# Rumor about mandatory small tanks for plug-in hybrids in Europe

> A rumor evokes European plans to impose small gasoline tanks on plug-in hybrids to favor electric use; the article assesses its credibility.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: info), first detected on 31 October 2026 at 06:06. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 31 October 2026 at 06:06.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Info
- Countries: Not located
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 06:06
- Updated: 31 October 2026 at 06:06
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/627-rumor-about-mandatory-small-tanks-for-plug-in-hybrids-in-europe

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Was ist dran am Gerücht über kleine Tanks in Plug-in-Hybriden?](https://www.autobild.de/artikel/angebliche-eu-plaene-15-liter-tanks-fuer-phev-28873411.html) — Auto Bild, 31 October 2026 at 06:06

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Rumor about mandatory small tanks for plug-in hybrids in Europe”, https://mecapress.com/events/627-rumor-about-mandatory-small-tanks-for-plug-in-hybrids-in-europe
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