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New Study Claims Hybrid Cars Are As Dangerous For The Environment As Petrol And Diesel Models

New Study Claims Hybrid Cars Are As Dangerous For The Environment As Petrol And Diesel Models

Update: 2025-10-16
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A new report by advocacy group Transport and Environment has found that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles emit just 19% less Co2 than petrol and diesel cars, a much lower figure than the originally projected 75%.

Environmental commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt on Thursday’s The Last Word.

Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

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New Study Claims Hybrid Cars Are As Dangerous For The Environment As Petrol And Diesel Models

New Study Claims Hybrid Cars Are As Dangerous For The Environment As Petrol And Diesel Models