AAA Study Quantifies How Extreme Weather Saps Efficiency From Both EVs and Hybrids
A new AAA test reveals the exact toll of extreme weather on electrified cars, with cold dropping EV range by 39% and hybrid fuel economy by 23%.
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A new AAA test reveals the exact toll of extreme weather on electrified cars, with cold dropping EV range by 39% and hybrid fuel economy by 23%.
The Australian Automobile Association found several popular EVs and hybrids miss laboratory efficiency claims by over 20 percent in real-world driving tests.
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