Europe to crack down on inaccurate plug-in hybrid emissions testing
European Union plans to modify emissions testing for plug in hybrids after current methods slammed for showing one quarter of actual emissions.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Time to get real about plug-in hybrid emissions values – and no time to lose
We need to correct current overly optimistic plug-in hybrid EV usage assumptions to ensure that their CO2 emissions are correctly accounted for.
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Which electric cars are the cheapest to own? Motoring groups crunch the numbers
Electric cars cost up to $10,000 less to run than they did a decade ago. So which are now the cheapest to own?
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Mitsubishi unveils Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid to join Outlander PHEV
Mitsubishi unveils new Eclipse Cross PHEV, with an electric range of 57kms, to join the Outlander PHEV when it launches in Australia in 2021.
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“Fake electrics”: Plug-in hybrids pollute more than claimed, new research finds
New testing shows that plug-in hybrids emit considerably more CO2 than advertised, and problem could be even worse as drivers charge up before entering low emissions zones.
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Tesla Model 3 leads Europe EV sales as electric and hybrid cars overtake diesel
Tesla, Volkswagen and Renault lead landmark moment in Europe auto industry in September which saw more electrified vehicles sold than diesel-fuelled.
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“Climate fraud”: German EV support boosting sales of big SUV hybrids
Germany’s EV boom is partly thanks to generous government incentives, but these are also helping to boost sales of big SUVs.
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Mitsubishi unveils plug-in hybrid version of Eclipse Cross for Australia and NZ
Mitsubishi Motors will bring the restyled Eclipse Cross SUV in plug-in hybrid format to Australia and New Zealand in 2021.
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Scania plans a solar clad trailer to augment plug-in hybrid electric truck
Swedish truck maker Scania announces plans to develop solar-clad truck trailer intended to help power a plug-in hybrid truck, with considerable fuel savings.
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New version of Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid includes two-way charging
Mitsubishi announces pricing and specifications for 2021 Outlander plug-in hybrid, including mid-range GSR variant, and introduction of bidirectional charging capabilities.
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