More Fuel-Efficient technology

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      Tesla is at the forefront of the fuel-efficiency movement, releasing a slew of electric and hybrid vehicles that can take you for hundreds of miles with a single charge. In 2016, more than 2 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide and this figure is expected to rise in the near future as more automotive manufacturers implement electric vehicle technology to their fold. Companies such as VW and General Motors have recently unveiled electric cars to their fleet, while Volvo said that all of the engines they produce will be equipped with an electric motor by 2019.
      Electric vehicles are also becoming more affordable, with companies such as Hyundai, Kia and Toyota unveiling hybrid cars under the $30,000 mark, suggesting that investing in fuel efficiency may soon be widely adopted around the globe. In the U.S., 20% to 25% of all vehicle sales are expected to be electric by 2030, while this figure is expected to reach up to 35% in China.

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