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Study Shows Plug-In Hybrids May Produce Similar Amounts Of Pollution As Gas Vehicles

Plug-in hybrids are a good option for the transitional period to electric cars, but according to a recent study, they might actually be dirtier than we thought. Read More

Plug-in hybrids nearly as polluting as gas cars, study says

Recent studies have challenged the long-held belief that plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are a cleaner alternative to traditional gas cars. Findings published on October 26 and 27, 2025, suggest that PHEVs ... Read More

Plug-in hybrids emit almost as much pollution as gas cars, report finds

The difference in emissions between plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and gas cars is merely 19 percent and not 75 percent as lab tests show, according to a report by a group of European ... Read More

Plug-In Hybrids Are Five Times Filthier Than You Think They Are, Says Study

The Transport and Environment group tested hundreds of thousands of vehicles, and the results are not good for the eco-conscious. Real-world plug-in hybrids emit almost five times more CO2 than ... Read More

Think Plug-In Hybrids Are a Clean Compromise?

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have been promoted as a sort of middle ground between gasoline cars and full EVs, a stepping stone for those interested in extending fuel mileage and reducing ... Read More

The Problem With Plug-In Hybrids That Keeps Happening

Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW saved billions of dollars in emissions penalties due to WLTP's flaws, according to a new study. WLTP's overly optimistic emissions estimates allowed automakers to ... Read More