Data shows PHEVs emit just 19% less CO2 than petrol and diesel cars, an analysis by the non-profit advocacy group Transport and Environment found on Thursday. Under laboratory tests, they were assumed to be 75% less polluting.
Data shows PHEVs emit just 19% less CO2 than petrol and diesel cars, an analysis by the non-profit advocacy group Transport and Environment found on Thursday. Under laboratory tests, they were assumed to be 75% less polluting.
Fun fact: the Gen 2 Prius in Europe can drive for several miles on just the battery, but that option was removed in the US, because Toyota knew the battery wouldn’t last the federally required warranty period without too many of them going bad.