WRITTEN BY JOHN HUGH DEMASTRI ON APR 24, 2023. POSTED IN LATEST NEWS
New Report: Biden EPA Is Massively Overestimating ‘Real-World’ Range Of EVs
electric car charging stationElectric vehicles (EVs) often fail to achieve the ranges reported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in real-world conditions, according to a study published by the transportation industry group SAE International.
While internal combustion engines tend to either meet or surpass their EPA figures in real-world testing, EVs often fell far short of their reported range and efficiency in actuality, automotive news outlet Car and Driver reported Friday. [emphasis, links added]
Real-world conditions such as road conditions, extreme temperature and drivers fully charging their batteries — which manufacturers recommend avoiding to extend battery life — often result in significant disparities with reported range numbers, according to the SAE International study, which was based on data gathered by Car and Driver.
https://climatechangedispatch.com/new-report-biden-epa-is-massively-overestimating-real-world-range-of-evs/
