Articles tagged with "fuel-consumption"
Fraunhofer Study Finds Some PHEVs Use 3 Times More Fuel Than Claimed - CleanTechnica
A recent study by Fraunhofer ISI and the Öko Institute has revealed that many plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) sold in Europe consume about three times more gasoline in real-world driving than manufacturers claim. Analyzing data from around one million PHEVs, the study found these vehicles average about six liters of fuel per 100 km, significantly higher than official type-approval values. The main reason is that PHEVs frequently switch between electric and combustion engine modes, with the combustion engine activating more often than manufacturers suggest, undermining the expected fuel savings and climate benefits. The study highlights that German-made PHEVs, including high-end models like Porsche, exhibit the highest fuel consumption, with Porsche models consuming up to 7 liters per 100 km. In contrast, more affordable PHEVs from brands like Kia, Toyota, Ford, and Renault showed much lower fuel use, often under one liter per 100 km. The findings raise concerns about regulatory compliance and the
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A recent analysis of European Environment Agency data on 127,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) registered in 2023 reveals that PHEVs pollute nearly as much as conventional petrol and diesel cars, emitting only about 19% less CO2 per kilometer on average (135g vs. 166g). Even when operating in electric mode, PHEVs consume fuel and emit 68g of CO2/km—8.5 times higher than official test claims—because their electric motors often lack sufficient power for higher speeds or inclines, causing the combustion engine to engage for roughly one-third of the distance driven in electric mode. This hidden fuel consumption results in an average additional cost of €500 per year for PHEV drivers. The study also highlights that PHEVs are more expensive to purchase than battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with average prices in Germany, France, and the UK projected at €55,700 in 2025—€15,200
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