The ‘green’ tech that’s more than three times dirtier in the real world than tests

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The European Commission has found that plug-in hybrids emit 3.5 times more CO2 than in laboratory testing, with real-world emissions only 23 per cent lower than conventional cars. Petrol and diesel vehicles also exceeded their official claims. The Commission will continue to monitor this gap and may make adjustments to the testing standard. Electric vehicle demand has cooled in Europe, but PHEVs have maintained their market share and even recorded a higher rate of growth than EVs in February. Brands mentioned: JLR, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Bentley, Aston Martin.