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Study: EVs and plug-in hybrids remain more trouble-prone than hybrids

Green Car Reports

EVs and plug-in hybrids average more problems than hybrids and gasoline cars, J.D. Power found in its 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study. That's higher than.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Electrek

A new report by the European Commission adds yet another real-world data point showing that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles create much more emissions than we previously thought – by an average of 3.5 times more than lab testing indicates.

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Study: PHEVs aren't plugged in as often as regulators assume

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrids only achieve their maximum emissions benefit when they are actually plugged in daily, and that isn't happening as often as regulators who set emissions rules assume, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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Study: EVs and plug-in hybrids remain more trouble-prone than hybrids

Baua Electric

EVs and plug-in hybrids average more problems than hybrids and gasoline cars, J.D. Power found in its 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study. That’s higher The post Study: EVs and plug-in hybrids remain more trouble-prone than hybrids appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Green Car Congress

Three of the most popular plug-in hybrids in 2020 all emitted more CO 2 than advertised when tested in the real world, according to tests commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

A new report by the European Commission adds yet another real-world data point showing that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles create much more emissions than we previously thought – by an average of 3.5 times more than lab testing indicates. People would be able to do most of their driving on electricity and only occasionally use gas.

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“Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids emit up to 7 times more than claimed, even in cities

The Driven EV News

A shocking study from European think tank Transport and Environment has shown emissions from plug-in hybrids are much higher than companies claim while battery range is much lower. The post “Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids emit up to 7 times more than claimed, even in cities appeared first on The Driven.

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