Registered Eco-Friendly Vehicles in South Korea Approach 4 Million, Led by Hybrids

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The number of registered eco-friendly vehicles in South Korea is approaching 4 million.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, eco-friendly vehicles totaled 3.953 million as of the end of June, up 13.1% from the end of last year.

Eco-friendly vehicles accounted for 14.8% of all registered vehicles.

By vehicle type, hybrids accounted for 2.81 million, electric vehicles 1.095 million, and hydrogen vehicles 47,000.

In contrast, internal combustion engine vehicles—combining gasoline, diesel, and LPG vehicles—totaled 22.544 million, a decrease of 297,000 from the end of last year.

Diesel vehicles saw the largest drop, decreasing by 246,000.

Total vehicle registrations increased by 0.6% to 26.676 million, translating to one vehicle for every 1.92 people.

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