Eyre Highway: driving 146km (91mi) without any turn By dangerousroads Eyre Highway links Western Australia and South Australia via the Nullarbor Plain. It features what is said to be the longest straight stretch of road in the country: 146.6 kilometres (91.1 mi) without any turns. It’s one of the longest roads in Australia. Where […]
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Electric Cars for Younger Drivers: Starter EVs You Need To Consider By Chantel Wakefield 11/17/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Starter Electric Vehicles Today’s teenagers are part of a generation with a heightened awareness of their environmental impact compared to those before them. And living in an age with more information about excess carbon emissions negatively
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CPO vs. Extended Warranties/Service Contracts By KBB Editors 10/23/2018 6:02pm Long before the first manufacturer-backed certified pre-owned program, used-car buyers could buy repair protection from dealers and third parties in the form of service contracts. Such coverage is still available — and a smart buy in some situations — but it’s important to know the
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Hybrids vs. Plug-In Hybrids: What Are the Differences in 2024? By Chantel Wakefield 10/20/2023 12:00pm Quick Facts About Hybrid vs. Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles As automotive technology advances and more drivers become aware of their cars’ environmental impact, alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles are rising in popularity. Two options many mainstream automakers offer are hybrid electric vehicles
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What Is a Hybrid Car? By Russ Heaps 07/25/2023 4:00pm What Is a Hybrid? A hybrid is an automobile with a gas-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) and a battery-powered electric motor to propel the vehicle. Based on that definition, there are two types of hybrids: full hybrids (HEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Mild hybrids (MHEVs)
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What Is a Mild Hybrid Vehicle? By Christian Wardlaw 05/23/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Mild Hybrid Vehicles Honda beat rivals to the punch in marketing the first mainstream mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) in the United States: the 2000 Honda Insight. Regardless of the origins of the MHEV, there are dozens of mild hybrids available in
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How Do Hybrid Electric Cars Work? By Chris Hardesty 07/11/2023 4:00pm A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) uses an internal combustion engine and an electric motor to propel it along the road. Gasoline powers the engine, and the motor uses energy stored in a battery pack. The propulsion or traction battery in an HEV charges through regenerative braking, which
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How Do Hybrid and Electric Cars Help the Environment? By Chris Hardesty 07/11/2023 4:00pm The environmental benefit of hybrid and electric cars is a central issue in the debate between advocates and critics of such vehicles. One thing is certain: Operating a fully electric vehicle (EV) produces no tailpipe emissions, which is good for the
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Gas Guzzler Tax: What You Need to Know(USA) By Russ Heaps 04/04/2023 12:00pm Quick Facts About the Gas Guzzler Tax If you haven’t researched current models, shopped for new vehicles, or even dreamed about a high-performance car, you may have only a casual familiarity with what is known as the Gas Guzzler Tax. It’s an
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Charging an EV? Don’t Use an Extension Cord By Chantel Wakefield 09/28/2023 3:08pm Quick Facts About EV Charging and Extension Cords Many electric vehicle manufacturers provide a Level 1 charging cord when you buy an EV or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). These “trickle chargers” don’t require special equipment to use and connect to a standard 120-volt electrical outlet at home or
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