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The automotive industry is going all in on plug-in hybrid cars. Given the supposed slowdown in the adoption of electric cars, PHEVs seem to be a middle ground solution. They use the electric motor when driving at relatively low speeds and in the city, and activate the gasoline engine at high speeds and/or when traveling long distances. But behind a theory that seems perfect, there is a rather complex reality. The first report made by the European Commission, on the real consumption and emissions of plug-in hybrid cars circulating in Europe, made with 600,000 vehicles, shows a very different truth to what plug-in hybrid car manufacturers tell us. The reality is that plug-in hybrid cars emit 350% more than the manufacturer claims. It is also a reality that consumption is much higher than what they tell you, and that PHEVs consume only 20% less than a traditional gasoline or diesel car. All of this leads to a very important report that has also revealed what many of us have suspected for years: people simply do not charge their plug-in hybrids, and use them like a traditional combustion car. English: Link to the report: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/news-you... === ???? Follow me on Instagram ???? / earcos ???? Follow me on Twitter ???? / earcos ???? Follow me on TikTok ???? / earcos ✅ Subscribe to my newsletter ???? https://geni.us/YsJMIA /// OFFERS + DISCOUNTS FOR MY SUBSCRIBERS //// ???? Get €5 to open an N26 account, commission-free: https://arcos.co/n26 ???? Up to 90 days free on thousands of audiobooks: https://arcos.co/audible === Plug-in hybrid cars —PHEVs— were presented as a supposed fusion of the best of electric vehicles and the best of internal combustion engines. The concept of a hybrid car is not new; However, the idea of combining them with external charging capability began to gain traction in the early 21st century. The modern pioneer of plug-in hybrid cars was the Toyota Prius Plug-in, launched in 2012. This model built on the success of the conventional Prius hybrid, offering the added advantage of being able to recharge the battery using an external power source. This development opened up the possibility for drivers to make short journeys using only electric power, reducing emissions and fuel consumption. Today, PHEVs are seen as an intermediate solution, while the charging infrastructure for fully electric vehicles continues to develop. But the truth is that, given the real numbers, they are not what they seem. #PlugInHybrids #PHEV #EduardoArcos