According to foreign media reports, the European Union plans to adjust the test standards for carbon dioxide emissions of Euro VI plug-in hybrid models (PHEV) and make them more stringent, and it is expected that the revised bill will be implemented from around 2025. In fact, there is a growing consensus that PHEV does not reduce emissions as claimed, with some pointing out that emissions under current test standards are 4 times lower than actual emissions.
A European Commission official said: "The amendments to the euro VI regulations on pollutant emissions will be discussed on February 9 with a working group of car manufacturers, governments and consumer associations, and a final decision is expected this year." ”
A recent study released by the International Council for Clean Transportation (ICCT), an environmental think tank, shows that testing tests under the WLTP standard do not reflect the reality of how much PHEV depends on its internal combustion engine. The results show that not all electrification is created equal, and regulators should not treat PHEV the same as pure electric vehicles when designing policies. The new way of calculating could mean automakers can't rely on PHEV to meet emissions targets and avoid fines.
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