Worldwide, a quarter of new car sales are electric vehicles or hybrids
In eight countries, at least half of all new cars sold in 2025 were electric or hybrid. The U.S. reached just 10%, well below the global average of 25%.
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In eight countries, at least half of all new cars sold in 2025 were electric or hybrid. The U.S. reached just 10%, well below the global average of 25%.
A plurality among the public says the reason there has not been another terrorist attack in America since 2001 is mostly the result of luck.
Most Indians have a negative opinion of Pakistan, but just as many say it is important that relations between the two countries improve.
Three-fourths of Indians have confidence that President Obama will do the right thing in world affairs.