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

Green Car Reports

A new European study finds that plug-in hybrids pollute more than advertised, while in the U.S. the EPA appears ready to give them more emissions leeway. The European Commission study showed that new plug-in hybrids registered in 2021 averaged emissions of 139.5 grams of CO2 per kilometer, which was 3.5

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

Baua Electric

A new European study finds that plug-in hybrids pollute more than advertised, while in the U.S. Another study from Transport & Environment in 2020 also found that plug-in hybrids are polluting more than claimed. The post PHEVs pollute more than billed, but EPA just gave them a pass appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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PHEV vs BEV vs ICE vs Hybrid CO2 Emissions

CleanTechnica EVs

Air pollution is one of the US’ and global leading causes of death on an ongoing and increasingly fatal basis. continued] The post PHEV vs BEV vs ICE vs Hybrid CO2 Emissions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. Toyota shared highlights of new internal research evaluating the environmental impact and cost of ownership between a PHEV and a BEV. Manufacturing is a component of GHG emissions.

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Kia unveils next-generation Niro; hybrid first, PHEV and BEV to follow

Green Car Congress

The all-new Niro features a trio of state-of-the-art electrified powertrains, including hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) options. PHEV and BEV models will be revealed at a later date, closer to market launch. The HEV features Kia’s highly-efficient Smartstream 1.6-liter liter GDI gasoline engine.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

Green Car Congress

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Sales of new ZEVs and PHEVs will start with 35% that year, build to 68% in 2030, and reach 100% in 2035. grams per mile down to 0.01

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Mazda MX-30, pollution from tires, Europe’s problem with PHEVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Microplastic pollution from tires is a serious environmental issue. Mazda makes its rotary range-extended MX-30 official for the U.S. And Europe is thinking about revoking some of the green halo from plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mazda has confirmed that it’s bringing its MX-30 EV to the U.S.—first

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