#Consumer Technology

Why Plug-In Hybrids Can Burn Far More Fuel Than Their Official Numbers Suggest

Controlled tests of plug-in hybrids show how cold weather, cabin heating, dynamic driving and vehicle weight shorten electric range and trigger the combustion engine earlier. The findings explain part of the gap between official and real-world consumption, while confirming that regularly charged, well-matched PHEVs can still outperform conventional cars.