
Europe’s Fraunhofer Study Finds Plug-in Hybrids Use 3x More Fuel
A massive new study from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute analyzed nearly one million plug-in hybrids across Europe. The results show these vehicles use over 300 percent more fuel than official EU estimates claim. Luxury brands like Porsche were rarely plugged in, with most owners never charging their cars. The findings challenge emissions rules as automakers lobby to keep current standards.














