Europe embraces electric cars, leaving diesel in the dust on the road to petrol overtake

This week's edition of The Mobility Week in Review covers the significant milestone achieved by electric cars in the European market, the increasing need for qualified personnel in the airline industry or the change of rules implemented by Amsterdam to curb mass tourism.

So, without further ado, let's get down to business...

🥉 Sales of electric cars climb the winner's podium

A remarkable shift in the European car market took place in June, as battery-electric vehicles surged to prominence, overtaking diesel for the very first time. According to the latest data, new registrations of battery-electric cars in the EU witnessed an impressive 66,2% increase, totaling 158.252 units. This catapulted the market share of battery-electric vehicles to a 15,1%, marking a substantial rise from the 10,7% recorded in June of the previous year.