Plug-In hybrid EVs are gaining popularity, but are they even eco-friendly? – Chris Bryant

As the electric vehicle craze loses some of its momentum and concerns over range anxiety and charging infrastructure persist, hybrid vehicles are making a comeback. General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. are among the proponents of hybrids, especially Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), which offer a compromise between electric and combustion engines. However, recent studies reveal that these vehicles may not be as environmentally friendly as advertised, sparking debate over their future role in the automotive landscape.

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By Chris Bryant

Back when the electric vehicles revolution appeared unshakable and Tesla Inc. was valued at more than $1 trillion, few of us gave much thought to hybrids. But amid consumer wariness about EVs' driving range and insufficient public recharging infrastructure, vehicles that combine a combustion engine and electric motor are back in fashion, at least for now.

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