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Electric Cars for Younger Drivers: Starter EVs You Need To Consider

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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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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)

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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

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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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Electric Car Rental: Should You Test an EV Before Buying?

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  Electric Car Rental: Should You Test an EV Before Buying? By Chantel Wakefield 11/29/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Testing an Electric Vehicle Switching to an electric car after years of driving gas-powered vehicles can be a bigger transition than one might expect. Some shoppers rent electric cars before buying one, but is this a good idea?

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