The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.

The provided bar chart delineates the evolving patterns of

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within

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across a European nation spanning from 1971 to 2001. Noteworthy is the gradual ascent in single and dual

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, juxtaposed with a decline in

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-less

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. Particularly striking is the transition from the dominance of zero-

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at the outset to the prevalence of single-

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by the conclusion of the period.

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, single-

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and dual-

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stood at approximately 35% and 17%, respectively. Single-

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experienced a dip to 30% within the first decade, followed by a zenith of nearly 50% in 1991,

subsequently

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tapering off by approximately 7% by the period's end.

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, dual-

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fluctuated marginally above the 20% mark during the latter three decades of the 20th century. The proportion of

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car-less

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witnessed a notable decline from approximately 50% to slightly above 40% within the initial decade.

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trend continued with heightened velocity, plummeting to approximately 30% by the period's conclusion, maintaining stability until 2001. In summation, the bar chart encapsulates a transformative narrative in

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trends, showcasing a steady rise in single and dual

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,

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witnessing a concurrent decline in

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devoid of automobiles.