Tests commissioned by T&E find real-world PHEV CO2 emissions much higher than claimed

Green Car Congress
By mmillikinFeb 9, 2023, 9:00 am237 pts
Testing by TU Graz, commissioned by environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E), has found that the newest generation of PHEVs emit significantly more CO2 than claimed on city and commuter routes. Two years ago, T&E found the technology polluted significantly more than advertised on longer routes. The NGP…

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