Plug-in Hybrids emit 6x more pollution than claimed, and they’re getting dirtier

Electrek
By Jameson DowSep 8, 2026, 10:00 am185 ptsTop
A new study shows that the gap between real-world pollution from plug-in hybrids and official government estimates is getting wider – and worse, plug-in hybrids themselves are getting dirtier. And the car lobby is trying to hide it, and make it harder to regulate the pollution coming out of these vehicles.…

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