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Sep 8, 2026
Study: Plug-in hybrids emit 6x more CO2 than lab tests, worsening over time
A new Transport & Environment analysis of 220,000 European plug-in hybrids reveals real-world emissions are now six times higher than official lab estimates, with the gap widening as vehicles get dirtier. The car lobby is reportedly working to weaken regulations that would expose this growing discrepancy.
Priya Sharma