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

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

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Key findings: 1) The real-world CO2 emissions of the tested plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are 85–114 g/km, around 3 times the artificially low official […]

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Study Highlights the Importance of Considering Climate Effects of Non-CO2 Emissions from Transport in Mitigation Strategies and Policies

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The study by Nadine Unger, Drew Shindell and James Wang will appear in an upcoming issue of the journal Atmospheric Environment. The study applied the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) model for Physical Understanding of Composition-Climate INteractions and Impacts (G-PUCCINI).

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Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

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The cost-effectiveness of measures to address climate change is enhanced through a multisector perspective. Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Hybrids Hydrogen Policy Power Generation. Wallington et al. The team used a model (Global Energy Transition, GET-RC 6.1) Mueller, M. Williander and K.

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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Numerous LCA tools have been used to evaluate the GHG emissions associated with various vehicle-fuel technologies, including fossil fuels, biofuels, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVS), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). 350 g CO2 e/mi for ICEVs and ?250

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Moreover, I’m concerned about the environment and eco-friendly transportation. 2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): PHEVs combine an electric motor with an internal combustion engine. By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, EVs help to mitigate climate change and improve air quality.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in New Zealand’s fight against climate change. There needs to be a massive uptake in active and public transport, as well as the provision of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), changes to urban development, and the way we work. Vans: 147 g CO2/km.

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