Petrol-powered vehicles have recorded their lowest market share on record as electric and hybrid cars speed away with many drivers.

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The Australian Automobile Association revealed the trend on Monday in its quarterly Electric Vehicle Index , which showed the market share of internal combustion engine cars dropped more than 11 percentage points in two years.

By contrast, sales of electric cars reached their peak during the September quarter and hybrid vehicles continued to accelerate.

The numbers follow the federal government announcing its 2035 environmental target requiring more low-emission vehicles on the road but also state and territo

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