Plug in hybrids described as “one of the biggest cons in automotive history” because they pollute 8 times more than claimed and nearly as much as petrol and diesel cars.

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New research has shown that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) emit just 19 per cent less CO2 per kilometre on average than petrol and diesel cars in Europe, significantly undermining the claims of carmakers.

According to a new report published by Transport & Environment (T&E), a leading European clean transport and energy advocacy group, PHEVs were shown to emit roughly the same level of emissions as conventional hybrids and combustion vehicles.

  • betanumerus@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Blame it on dealers who aren’t teaching buyers how to use a PHEV. I had to figure this out myself:

    1. Charge it each night.
    2. Below 50 km/h: electric mode.
    3. Over 50 km/h: hybrid mode.

    If most of your driving is in the city (below 50 km/h), your pollution will be minimal.