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EV Sales Keep Expanding as Fuel Prices and Competition Reshape the Market

Global EV registrations climbed for a second month in April, supported by high petrol prices, policy incentives and stronger Chinese brand penetration in Europe.

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  1. A UN account describes small businesses, training and barriers to recovery.
  2. Global EV registrations climbed for a second month in April, supported by high petrol prices, policy incentives and stronger Chinese brand penetration in Europe.
  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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