Hybrid vehicles have only become mainstream choices in the last few years, giving most people the impression that they are fairly recent inventions. The truth is quite the contrary, as the first ...

A range-extended electric vehicle pairs an electric motor with a gasoline engine/generator, which recharges the battery as you drive. An REEV powertrain differs from other hybrid setups because the ...

The process is similar to boosting the battery of a gas-powered vehicle, but with a few key exceptions and precautions.

Hybrid vehicles combine petrol engines and electric motors for a more efficient drive. By understanding their operation and ...

Picture this. You're ready to drive around town in your hybrid car and realize you left the headlights on — oops. This could mean a couple of things, but there's a pretty good chance that the battery ...

My first serious research into electric cars started in the early 2000s, when I had an environmental science teacher who proudly drove a Prius. He loved debating about the pros and cons of electric ...