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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

A new report by the European Commission adds yet another real-world data point showing that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles create much more emissions than we previously thought – by an average of 3.5 Gaps fell between 176% (Finland), up to 287% (Poland). times more than lab testing indicates. The problem is… that doesn’t happen.

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EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

Baua Electric

Only Poland was able to post an improvement, up 2.5%. Elsewhere, Poland (up 14.8%), Romania (up 8%), Portugal (up 2.5%), the Czech Republic (up 2.3%) and Denmark (up 1.5%) saw growth. 20 September 2024 Read next The Kia Picanto takes the 2024 Wertmeister title 19 September 2024 Read next Which car brands sold the most EVs in July?

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Hybrids shine as EU new-car market sees summer growth

Baua Electric

Looking at July’s other five-digit markets, Poland posted an improvement of 18.6%. Poland had a positive performance in the year to date, with deliveries rising 16.4%. It sat just 1.4pp behind petrol’s market share in July, compared to a 10.4pp gap from 12 months ago. year-on-year increase. respectively. respectively.

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Road Rally Review: Driving a Volkswagen ID. Buzz for 5,000 miles through Europe

The Truth About Cars

We started near Hamburg, Germany and drove through Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and back through the finish line in Hamburg 16 days later. In 2017, VW displayed a retro electric van concept with a retro style, harkening back to the iconic T2 Transporter or micro bus. In 2022 it did. Behold, the ID.

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Driven: Fiat 500e La Prima EV

EV Central

Inside Though the 500e is slightly larger all over than the petrol-burning Fiat 500. Fiat’s three-year-old 500e will go on sale in Australia from around August, 2023. The tiny hatchback EV is a common sight on Italian roads. It was the best-selling EV in Italy in 2022. La Prima is the top model grade in Europe.