Paris, France, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Renault to ramp up EV 'offensive' as sales climb

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French automaker Renault said Thursday that it would "renew and enlarge" its range of electric and hybrid vehicles in Europe, despite worries that consumers are hesitating to switch away from combustion engines. The plan for new models came as the company posted a three percent rise in sales last year to 58 billion euros ($68 billion), with EV sales jumping 77 percent and hybrid EVs up 35 percent. Overall, EVs now represent 14 percent of total sa......

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