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Plug-in hybrids emit many times the claimed CO2, test suggests

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrids may emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than their manufacturers claimed, even when fully charged, European environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E) claims. T&E recently tested current-generation plug-in hybrid versions of the BMW 3 Series, Peugeot 308, and Renault Megane.

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Report: The GMC Hummer EV Isn't That Great for the Environment

The Truth About Cars

The GMC Hummer EV SUV ranked high on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment, placing only slightly better than the gas-powered Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV. The ACEEE looks at emissions required to produce a vehicle, as well as the fuel or electricity required to power it.

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Are Electric Cars Really Helping the Environment?

The Truth About Cars

The research, published in the Science of the Total Environment journal, presents the first real-world data linking EVs to reductions in air pollution and respiratory issues. This study marks a significant step in understanding the impact of electric cars on public health and the environment.

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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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“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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Report: Plug-in hybrids are polluting more than claimed

Green Car Reports

Real-world emissions of plug-in hybrids on European roads are significantly higher than automakers claim, according to a report released earlier this month by the environmental group Transport & Environment.

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Beware Toyota HiLux, look out Ford Ranger! BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon

EV Central

As well as being powerful, thanks to the new plug-in hybrid’s 100km EV range it should offer some of the lowest running costs in the business for tradies, at least those who use their truck in urban environments. When it arrived in Australia the advanced plug-in BYD ute is tipped to be priced from $50,000-$70,000.

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