The uncomfortable truth about hybrid vehicles
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TL;DR
- Plug-in hybrid owners frequently neglect to charge their vehicles, undermining the intended emission-free driving capabilities.
- Studies indicate that plug-in hybrids, when not plugged in, perform similarly to or worse than conventional gasoline cars in terms of fuel efficiency.
- Automakers are experimenting with gamified charging apps and shifting towards extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) to encourage charging, but these also rely on gasoline.
- The presence of plug-in hybrids in the market, without subsidies, can slow down the adoption of fully electric vehicles.
- Pure electric vehicles offer better life cycle emissions compared to plug-in hybrids.