Automotive Technology

How Do Hybrid Electric Cars Work?

  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?

  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)

  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

  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?

  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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Test Driving a Car: A Checklist of What To Look For

  Test Driving a Car: A Checklist of What To Look For By Russ Heaps 04/27/2023 4:00pm   Quick Facts About Test Driving a Car A test drive is often the final step in the decision-making process when shopping for a car. It’s equivalent to trying on a pair of shoes when shoe shopping or holding a

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Car Infotainment Systems: A List of the Best Ones

  Car Infotainment Systems: A List of the Best Ones By Austin Morris 03/01/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Infotainment Systems Large, flashy infotainment systems on new vehicles are significant selling points for many prospective car buyers. As technology advances, infotainment screens are getting bigger, better, and more capable. While most newer cars have competitive infotainment systems

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A List of Cars With Massaging Seats

  A List of Cars With Massaging Seats By Sean Tucker 05/05/2023 12:00pm Quick Facts About Cars With Massaging Seats Many of us have returned to the office, dealing with traffic and everyday driving stressors. Consequently, car shoppers looking for that perfect vehicle may find it worthwhile to splurge and upgrade to a vehicle trim with massaging seats.

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Off-Roading: Expert Tips on What to Take With You

  Off-Roading: Expert Tips on What to Take With You By Renee Valdes 05/06/2022 12:00pm Off-roading in your vehicle can be an exhilarating experience while testing your extreme driving skills on various terrain. We asked some of our in-house off-roading experts — Lyn Woodward, Jeff Glucker, Micah Muzio, and Brian Moody — about essential items you need to take with you for

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