Tag Archives: Hybrid

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which uses technology from the Chevrolet Volt, will offer a General Motors-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway – and 47 mpg combined, unsurpassed in the segment.

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2017 Cadillac CT6 PHEV Hybrid

Here is the 2017 Cadillac CT6 PHEV Hybrid that will hit the road next year. The twin-motor EVT system is powered by a battery pack located above the rear axle,

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Brake Energy Regeneration Systems

Here’s an easy way to understand ultracapacitors compared to batteries. The ultracapacitor is like a booster tank hooked up to a deckgun.

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Stabilization of Hover Vehicles

With today being the date that hover cars finally hit the market. Responders need to understand to how to properly stabilize a hover vehicle.

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Audi To Upgrade Its Vehicle Electrical Systems To 48 Volts

The need for cars to get more efficient and the desire of customers to have more equipment in their vehicles are conflicting goals. Cars with complex electrical systems, dozens of ECUs and all manner of interior gadgets put heavy load ...

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2014 Porsche 918 Spyder (A Hybrid with a V8)

There’s no family-hybrid-esque Atkinson-cycle four puttering away beneath the 918’s perforated engine cover, nope it is a high-output V-8 bristling with modern engine technology. Yup, it is a hybrid, but still a sports car!

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Mercedes Benz B-Class F Cell

Here is a quick look at the Mercedes Benz B-Class F Cell vehicle. Most likely to be found in limited numbers in green states like California. The vehicle consists of a 80-kilowatt fuel cell, 1.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, and three ...

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Moditech Mondays: 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid

It’s Monday so let’s pull up Crash recovery System by Moditech! Here’s a quick look at the 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid body structure, airbags, and battery locations. Eight-airbag system including driver’s and front passenger’s advanced airbag system, front seat-mounted side ...

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