Stricter emissions standards across Europe and China have led automakers to develop further in the electric plug - in vehicle space . Green vehicles are increasingly being subject to subsidies and tax cuts by governments across Europe , with combustion engines experiencing greater penalties . China ’s Electric cars will pick up critical momentum in 2017, many in the auto industry believe - just not in North America. difficulties with pollution have led to a strong push for plug - in vehicles , with lots of investment and government funding awarded . In contrast , the US has seen a drop in plug - in vehicles and a rise in electric vehicles as cheap fuel has brought combustion engines back into the spotlight .
Stricter emissions standards across Europe and China have led automakers to develop further in the electric plug - in vehicle space . Green vehicles are increasingly being subject to subsidies and tax cuts by governments across Europe , with combustion engines experiencing greater penalties . China ’s difficulties with pollution have led to a strong push for plug - in vehicles , with lots of investment and government funding awarded . In contrast , the US has seen a drop in plug - in vehicles and a rise in electric vehicles as cheap fuel has brought combustion engines back into the spotlight .