UK study finds fifth of car fuel-efficiency savings eroded by increased driving; long-term rebound effect
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Around a fifth of the energy-saving benefits of fuel-efficient cars are eroded because people end up driving them more, according to a study into British motoring habits over the last 40 years. We call this the rebound effect and it is well-documented in other sectors. 2015.12.012.
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