Hormuz Oil Crisis Accelerates Global EV Sales

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Global electric vehicle sales have surged following an oil supply disruption in the Middle East and the second oil price shock in four years. Wood Mackenzie analysts expect accelerating EV adoption driven by higher oil and fuel prices to remain a trend, potentially pushing EV share in the passenger fleet above earlier expectations. However, challenges persist, including the need for billions of U.S. dollars in investments in critical battery minerals.