Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 27, 2007
Paradox 1 - Soot: There's an apparent emissions paradox with plug-in hybrids (PHEV): Driving longer distances on battery power means more cold starts as the internal combustion engine (ICE) stops and starts up again after the batteries deplete. A supplemental electric heater comes right to mind.
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