In the first quarter of 2017, demand for alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the EU grew significantly (+37.6%) to 212,945 units, following a moderate increase at the end of 2016. Total ECV registrations rose from 36,322 units in Q1 2016 to 47,196 units in Q1 2017, ACEA reports. ACEA is the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.