At a minimum, the trends in the new PHEV data point to the need for closer inspection and broader investigation into PHEV usage to inform regulatory treatment. Third, it is helpful to understand how to recharge an electric vehicle. Electric vehicles always need recharging. In addition, all datasets examined suffer from some degree of self-selection bias, and potentially other confounding factors. 20 hours ago &0183 &32 I’m a bit of a broken record at this point, but people continue to be surprised when I tell them that the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S. Plug-in hybrids need recharging only if you plan to drive them purely on electricity. They can run on electric power alone in order to achieve.

As PHEVs are still a small share of the existing fleet and new sales, all data sources to date may be inherently biased towards early adopters. Plug-in hybrid models have larger batteries that can also be charged from the mains for extra range. That means you can drive with zero emissions in e-mode, or combine the combustion engine and. More data collection could provide greater precision and clarity regarding the deviation of real-world electric drive share and what is assumed in EPA labeling. A plug-in hybrid with an electric motor and TSI petrol engine. Specifically, the analysis finds that real-world electric drive share may be 26%–56% lower and real-world fuel consumption may be 42%–67% higher than assumed within EPA’s labeling program for light duty vehicles. 1 day ago &0183 &32 Thats the question that Mercedes-AMG decided to answer with its latest plug-in hybrid, the S 63 E Performance.

The analysis of the new datasets presents strong evidence that real-world electric drive share is far below the utility factor label rating. This study examines the current state of PHEV usage in the United States using recent data from two previously unexplored sources: self-reported fuel consumption from and engine-off distance traveled collected by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR).

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