Plug-in hybrids are popping up as a “bridge” to EVs, even with battery-only range under 50 miles. New models, competitive prices and rising gas costs are luring buyers.

Hybrids (HEVs), Plugin-Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) all use a high-voltage battery in addition to a low-voltage battery. While the traditional low-voltage car ...

One of the major concerns around hybrid ownership centers on the thing that sets it apart from a regular, gas-only powered car: its battery. A car battery can provide extra range, increased power, ...

Depending on the type of electric motor setup, hybrids use several interesting ways to charge and recover battery power while ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Traditionally, passenger cars have come equipped with a 12-volt battery that starts the engine and powers other vehicle functions. But hybrid cars also have another, larger “traction” battery that ...