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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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[–] noodles@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

I don't get why I can't compare the hybrid to its identical non-hybrid sibling? People aren't cross-shopping Priuses and Ford f-350s.

Regardless, my point is that there are cases where an overlap of poor hybrid implementation and driving habits make some hybrids roughly equal to equivalent ICE vehicles from a lifetime emissions standpoint. If those cases make up a large portion of the hybrids on the road then it is perfectly reasonable that the current hybrid fleet is only negligibly better from an emissions standpoint than the equivalent gas fleet.