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More People Are Buying Electric Cars

Electric vehicle demand rose again in April as high fuel prices and government support made EVs more attractive in many markets.

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  1. Electric vehicle demand rose again in April as high fuel prices and government support made EVs more attractive in many markets.
  2. A UN account describes small businesses, training and barriers to recovery.
  3. Federal Reserve officials indicated they are not in a hurry to cut interest rates as tariff-related price pressure keeps the inflation outlook uncertain.
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