电动车普及

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Sales of electric cars have reached a record high as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel. 随着越来越多的车主告别燃油车，电动汽车的销量创下了历史新高。

According to a new report, 根据一份最新报告，

one in five new cars sold last year was electric. 去年卖出的新车里，每五辆就有一辆是电动车。

Falling prices and better technology have helped drive the change. 价格越来越亲民、技术不断进步，共同推动了这一转变。

Governments are encouraging the switch as part of efforts to cut emissions. 作为减排举措的一部分，政府也在鼓励大家换开电动车。

More charging stations are being built along major roads and in city centres. 主要干道沿线和市中心正在建设更多的充电站。

Some drivers, however, still worry about the cost and where to charge. 不过，一些车主依然担心买车成本以及没地方充电的问题。

Car makers say prices are expected to fall further in the coming years. 汽车制造商表示，未来几年车价预计还会进一步下调。

Experts predict that electric cars will soon be cheaper than petrol ones. 专家预测，电动汽车很快就会比燃油车更加便宜。

The change is seen as an important step toward cleaner air. 这一转变被视为让空气更清新的重要一步。

More new electric models are due to be released this year. 今年预计还会有更多电动新车型上市。