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Car buyers are shifting to electric vehicles as fuel costs rise sharply. Austrian electric vehicle registrations reached a record level last month, reflecting growing demand linked to the Iran war’s impact on oil prices. The surge highlights changing consumer behaviour as higher fuel costs push drivers away from petrol and diesel cars.
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