Study finds plug-in hybrids emit 6 times more pollution than official tests claim

New EU data reveals a widening gap between real-world plug-in hybrid emissions and government test results, as the auto industry pushes back against stricter pollution regulations.

First covered Sep 7, 2026 · 8:50 PM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Study finds plug-in hybrids emit 6 times more pollution than official tests claim — Image via cleantechnica.com

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18d Electrek Plug-in Hybrids emit 6x more pollution than claimed, and they’re getting dirtier — 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…

19d CleanTechnica Plug-in Hybrids Emit 6 Times, On Average, What Official Tests Claim — New EU Data — The car lobby is demanding that the EU scrap rules that would better reflect PHEV pollution Carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars are six…

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climate-energy.eea.europa.eu Data

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