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PHEVs pollute more than billed, but EPA just gave them a pass

Green Car Reports

the EPA appears ready to give them more emissions leeway. times higher than what Europe's WLTP. A new European study finds that plug-in hybrids pollute more than advertised, while in the U.S. The European Commission study showed that new plug-in hybrids registered in 2021 averaged emissions of 139.5

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Fisker Ocean Extreme achieves EPA range of 360 miles; longest of any new electric SUV under $200k

Green Car Congress

The EPA values confirm that the Fisker Ocean Extreme, including the limited edition Fisker Ocean One, has the longest range of any new electric SUV under $200,000 sold in the United States today. The Fisker Ocean Extreme has been certified by European authorities for sale in Europe.

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Fisker Ocean tops Model Y in range: 440-mile rating for Europe

Green Car Reports

The Fisker Ocean hasn't received official EPA range ratings for the U.S., but Fisker last week announced a 440-mile range rating for the electric crossover on Europe's WLTP testing cycle. EPA ratings, so the Ocean will likely receive a lower range rating on this side of the Atlantic. WLTP figures are generally higher than U.S.

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PHEVs pollute more than billed, but EPA just gave them a pass

Baua Electric

the EPA appears ready to give them more emissions leeway. times higher than what Europe’s WLTP regulatory testing protocol indicated. They’re expected to keep climbing given the way the EPA final rule incentivizes them. as the result of the policy turn, Europe is headed in the other direction.

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Honda E:Ny1 Debuts in Europe

The Truth About Cars

American customers are going to want more than that because we cover more ground per day than the Europeans and our EPA will undoubtedly certify the e:Ny1 for fewer miles between charges. Demand doesn’t seem to be high enough to rationalize such a move and Honda seems much more focused on pushing EVs in Europe and Asia.

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2024 Volkswagen ID.4 EPA Range Increases To 293 Miles

InsideEVs

That's thanks to the new, more efficient drive unit, which in Europe is held back by a production bottleneck.

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Model 3 refresh, Rivian Max pack range, Fisker Pear photos: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rivian tops 400 miles of EPA range with its Max pack. And the Tesla Model 3 gets a new look and more—for Europe. Tesla on Thursday night revealed a revamped version of the Model 3 for Europe. Fisker provides a closer look at its affordable Pear EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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