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Plug-in Hybrids emit 6x more pollution than claimed, and they’re getting dirtier
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A study finds plug-in hybrids emit far more pollution in real-world use than official figures suggest, and the gap is widening. The automotive lobby is reportedly working to conceal the data and impede regulation.
WHY IT MATTERS
The findings indicate that plug-in hybrids may be contributing more to air pollution than regulators believe, undermining efforts to reduce vehicle emissions.
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. more…
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