(BPT) - Electric vehicles have put a charge into the U.S. automotive market, but there's a burning question many drivers still have: How can tires help them get the most out of their EVs?
From October 2024 to January 2025, hybrid and electric vehicles accounted for 25% of new vehicle sales in the United States — a 32% year-over-year increase, according to S&P Global.
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