First Commission report on real-world CO2 emissions of cars and vans using data from on-board fuel consumption monitoring devices
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Today, the Commission published its first report on the real-world CO2 emissions of new passenger cars and vans. The report is based on data collected in 2021 from fuel consumption monitors installed on-board of these vehicles.

cross-posted from: https://feddit.it/post/6569904

EDIT: the article is from the European Commission. This thing comes from a serious study based on hard facts and data. Check this comment by @wooster, who reported the data

It’s not a typo: plug-in hybrids are used, in real word cases, with ICE much more than anticipated.

In the EU, fuel consumption monitoring devices are required on new cars. They studied over 10% of all cars sold in 2021 and turns out they use way more fuel, and generate way more CO2, than anybody thought.

The gap means that CO2 emissions reduction objectives from transport will be more difficult to reach.

Thruth is, we need less cars, not “better” cars.

  • BirdEnjoyer@kbin.social
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    4 months ago

    I had a family member with a hybrid years ago, (but it was a more standard gas with a bonus battery setup) and who drove a ton for work.

    The gas mileage was fantastic, and they weren’t limited by the range of electric.

    Extra maintenance wasn’t really a problem, it just cost a bit more when it did come up. But, again, gas savings were worth it, so take this anecdote for what its worth.