Transmission: The transmission on a hybrid car performs the same basic function as the transmission on a conventional car. Some hybrids, like theHonda Insight, have conventional transmissions. Others, like theToyota Prius, have radically different ones. Parallel Hybrids You can combine the two power...
Front engine RWD vehicles — especially light trucks— can make winter driving difficult. In the snow, RWD vehicles may be more likely to slide out, have difficulty gaining traction from a stop, and “push” you down the road (i.e., fail to turn). That said, driving a RWD vehicle on...
There are many different hybrid ePTO concepts that combine a mechanical PTO and an electric motor system. Engine off ePTO systems have their own battery system added to the ICE or ZEV chassis. This increases chassis energy storage and can separate the work energy from the chassis drive system e...
offering a unique blend of power and efficiency that traditional gasoline-powered vehicles simply can’t match. From hybrid sedans to SUVs and trucks, the market for HEVs is growing rapidly,
Light duty trucks come equipped with a variety of engine types to cater to different needs and preferences. These range from traditional gasoline and diesel engines to more modern and environmentally friendly alternatives like electric and hybrid powertrains. Gasoline engines are known for their power...
Turbos are fundamental to addressing the auto industry’s most pressing challenges. They dramatically improve combustion process efficiency, enhance vehicle performance and help reduce emissions. No wonder more than 140 million Garrett turbos currently boost cars and trucks around the world. Please ...
Hybrid Option, Small Frame on the Ford Maverick You could say Maverick’s hybrid standard engine, unibody frame, and 4.5-foot bed — the smallest on the market — make it a niche truck. But post-pandemic, that’s the point. In this new era of efficiencies and economics, work truck flee...
Given their added capabilities, engineering, and compounds, performance tires typically have a lower mileage tread life than other tires. For instance, one can generally expect performance tires to last 45,000-60,000 miles. There are numerous factors that impact the life of all tires, so if yo...
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(MHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) have smaller batteries than BEVs, so it takes less regenerative braking to recuperate charge back to 100 percent. That means the battery may be able to last through normal, everyday driving around town without having to plug in to a ...