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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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? 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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With the cheapest model retailing at around $60,000 in Canada, it’s safe to assume that most Tesla buyers will choose to finance their EV purchase. But how does it work? What credit score do you need to finance a Tesla? Is it easy to finance a pre-owned Tesla? Here’s what you need to know about
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Regenerative Brakes: How Do They Work? By Eric Brandt 10/03/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Regenerative Braking You may hear the term “regenerative braking” when shopping for a hybrid or electric vehicle. If you’re wondering what regenerative brakes are and how they work, you’re in the right place. Keep reading to learn about regenerative braking in electric cars
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Why a Plug-in Hybrid Might Be the Right Electric Car for You By Andrew Ganz 03/29/2022 3:54pm If higher gas prices or just the desire to drive more miles while spending less money on fuel seems appealing, you might be considering a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for your next purchase. We get it. Electric cars do not appeal to
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Electric Car Charging Safety Tips By Austin Morris 01/25/2023 12:00pm You can easily plug in your electric car, walk away, and let the battery recharge — much like your mobile phone. However, an electric vehicle’s (EV) battery is bigger and more powerful than the device you carry in your pocket or purse, and its charging cord carries
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How to Take an EV Road Trip By Chris Hardesty 04/24/2023 4:00pm Electric Car Road Trip Quick Tips With gas prices climbing in May 2022, we took one of the market’s least expensive electric cars on a 1,100-mile road trip to get our range anxiety in check. We set out to understand how to make a long
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