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Do People Still Need Fuel-Powered Cars When Everyone Is Buying Pure Electric Vehicles?
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Fusion42 · 14 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Despite rapid growth in electric vehicle sales in China, fuel-powered vehicles still hold about 40% market share, primarily serving low-tier city markets and exports where electric vehicle infrastructure is less developed. Automakers focus R&D on electric models, with fuel vehicles receiving minimal innovation, signalling their decline as mainstream products but persistence in specific regional and usage scenarios.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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The shift to electric vehicles is strong in cities but fuel cars still dominate less-developed areas where charging is scarce. You must plan your product or market strategy around this split, not assume electric dominance everywhere just yet.
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