Analysis finds hybrids make better use of scarce batteries than pure EVs

Volkswagen Tiguan GTE concept,  2015 Frankfurt Auto ShowIn the face of growing shortages of batteries and battery materials for electric cars, one respected analytics firm says those batteries would do more good for the environment put to use in more hybrid vehicles rather than fewer all-electric cars. Per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity produced and installed in plug-in vehicles, hybrids deliver 14...