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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

A new report by the European Commission adds yet another real-world data point showing that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles create much more emissions than we previously thought – by an average of 3.5 Gaps fell between 176% (Finland), up to 287% (Poland). times more than lab testing indicates. The problem is… that doesn’t happen.

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Driven: Fiat 500e La Prima EV

EV Central

Inside Though the 500e is slightly larger all over than the petrol-burning Fiat 500. Fiat’s three-year-old 500e will go on sale in Australia from around August, 2023. The tiny hatchback EV is a common sight on Italian roads. It was the best-selling EV in Italy in 2022. La Prima is the top model grade in Europe.