Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) can contribute to reduced fuel consumption and to lowered CO2 emissions. A total of 10 plug-in hybrid vehicles have been tested in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden for two years by ordinary users to assess what reductions will be achieved in realistic driving and to study user experience. The petrol consumption of the vehicles varied between 2.5 and 3.8 litres per 100 km, depending on charging frequency and driving style. Laboratory tests showed that emissions of CO2 were low and local pollutants extremely low for a PHEV Prius. The users of the PHEVs reported general satisfaction with the vehicles. However, most users reported problems handling and storing the charging cable. Most users also wanted a larger driving range in electric mode.


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    Title :

    Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions and User Barriers for a plug-in Toyotal Prius


    Contributors:
    R. Hagman (author) / T. Assum (author)

    Publication date :

    2012


    Size :

    62 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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