The problem with plug-in hybrids? Their drivers.
Published Date: 3/27/2024
Source: technologyreview.com
Plug-in hybrids are supposed to be the best of both worlds—the convenience of a gas-powered car with the climate benefits of a battery electric vehicle. But new data suggests that some official figures severely underestimate the emissions they produce.  According to new real-world driving data from the European Commission, plug-in hybrids produce roughly 3.5 times…