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Data from independent organisations suggests Hybrids don't actually prevent as much emissions on average over traditional ICE cars as thought in real-world use | Just Have A Think (www.youtube.com)
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[โ€“] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Per the study, most owners of hybrids are not effectively utilizing their hybrids in ways that actually drastically reduce carbon emissions, only a minority do.

[โ€“] HubertManne@piefed.social 3 points 2 days ago

I don't think this was the case early on. Prius owners were the hypermiles thing sorta got going.