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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). This is contrary to the misleading carmaker narrative that PHEVs on sale today are suited for long journeys, T&E said.

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

Baua Electric

grams of CO2 per kilometer, which was 3.5 A 2022 study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found, real-world electric miles for plug-in hybrids may be up to 65% lower than what regulators assume, with fuel consumption up to 67% higher. ” 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e Meanwhile U.S.

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Plug-in Hybrids 2.0: A Dangerous Distraction, Not A Climate Solution

CleanTechnica EVs

T&E commissioned the Technical University of Graz to independently test three new popular, average-sized plug-in hybrids — the BMW 3 Series, the Peugeot 308, and the Renault Megane — on the road.

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Netherlands Reaches 28% BEV Share In November!

CleanTechnica EVs

Despite an artificially inflated November 2020 (CO2 fleet mandates + fiscal changes), the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market managed to stay in positive territory last month (+7% YoY), with 10,613 plugin registrations logged in November, a new year best.

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Tests commissioned by T&E find real-world PHEV CO2 emissions much higher than claimed

Green Car Congress

Testing by TU Graz, commissioned by environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E), has found that the newest generation of PHEVs emit significantly more CO 2 than claimed on city and commuter routes. The BMW emitted three times its official rating when driven on a typical commuter route, according to the tests.

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65% Plugin Vehicle Share in the Netherlands! Volkswagen ID.3 Shines!

CleanTechnica EVs

That score was only behind the all-time record set a year ago when the EU’s CO2 fleet rules […]. December was the second best month ever in the Dutch market for plugin vehicle sales, with 23,150 plugin registrations.

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Volvo & Volkswagen the Only European Carmakers on Track to Electrify on Time — New Study

CleanTechnica EVs

Volvo Cars and Volkswagen are the only major carmakers ready to switch to electric in line with Europe’s net zero climate target, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E).

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