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2012 and 2013 market share vs. per-vehicle incentive for battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric PHEV (where applicable, only company car market incentives shown here). Market share of new EVs in select markets, 2013 and 2014. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: ICCT.
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