When your new-car research includes hybrids, you may come across some unfamiliar technical terms. Here's what you need to ...

What's the difference between a parallel, series, and plug-in hybrid, and why do you need to know? Everything about the technology and the vehicles for the shopper or the merely curious.

Hybrid and gas cars differ in MPG, price, power, and driving feel. Here’s how to make an informed choice.

From lifespan to charging myths, here’s what really matters about the battery powering your hybrid.

While the majority of U.S. motorists are still hesitant to make the switch to a full electric car for a variety of reasons, those who still want to minimize both their fuel consumption and carbon ...

Traditional ICE (internal combustion engine) cars keep the 12-volt battery topped up with an alternator. When the gas engine is running, a belt turns the alternator, which generates DC power to ...

Now that hybrid car, crossover, and SUV demands are soaring to new heights in 2025, there are a lot of consumers asking ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

In hybrid vehicles, a high-voltage battery serves as the primary power source for the electric motor. These components and the electronics that govern them work with the car's internal combustion ...