MHEV vs PHEV – What’s the Difference?
MHEV and PHEV are both types of hybrid electric vehicles. The ‘P’ in PHEV stands for plugin. The ‘M’ in MHEV stands for mild. So … Read more
Hybrid cars are due to outlive pure ICE vehicles. Welcome to ‘hybrid’
MHEV and PHEV are both types of hybrid electric vehicles. The ‘P’ in PHEV stands for plugin. The ‘M’ in MHEV stands for mild. So … Read more
Proper mechanical limited slip diffs are more expensive than the electronic alternative, so they are very very rarely OEM factory options on modern cars! I … Read more
In the UK, the traditional tailpipe emissions test is not mandatory. This is because it is impossible to reliably start and hold the engine at … Read more
One of the most common questions about hybrid cars is whether or not they have a starter motor. The short answer is yes, hybrid cars … Read more
A hybrid car’s heating system has various different heat sources, eg. a heat pump or electrical heater as well as the good old fashioned internal … Read more
VW, Ford and others are offering hybrids without the often dull and sometimes unresponsive Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This article looks at the options out … Read more
YES! Absolutely. Not all hybrids are made equal, let me explain… How do hybrid cars work? Hybrid cars work by using two power sources – … Read more
The cost of charging a PHEV can be significantly cheaper than filling up a traditional gasoline vehicle. It’s important to consider the cost of electricity in your area, as well as the type of charging station you use, when calculating the cost to charge your PHEV.
When I was looking for a second hand hybrid, one of my big concerns was the battery condition. Had the previous owner looked after it? … Read more