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A Brief History Of Hybrid Cars
The history of hybrid cars stretches back over 100 years. Hybrid cars are defined as any car that runs on two sources of power. The…
By CarsDirect Staff - March 10, 2022What Is the Difference between a Hybrid Car and an Electric Car?
The primary difference between a hybrid car and an electric car is that the hybrid car derives some of its power from a conventional gasoline…
March 11, 2020Top Hybrid Crossover SUVs
In today's market getting great gas mileage doesn't have to limit you to buying a small car. In fact, automakers currently offer a nice selection…
By CarsDirect Staff - July 30, 2019Hybrid Car Review: Towing Capacity of Hybrid Cars & SUVs
In this hybrid car review, we will review some popular hybrid SUV vehicle towing ratings. While hybrid vehicles do offer much better fuel economy than…
By CarsDirect Staff - July 30, 2019Do Hybrid Cars Get Better Gas Mileage?
Hybrids cars continue to offer impressive advantages in gas mileage compared to traditional cars. According to the EPA, the highest-rated car, the Hyundai Ioniq, offers…
By CarsDirect Staff - July 26, 2019Hybrid Car Battery Life
The batteries in modern hybrids are designed to last for at least 100,000 miles. Some might even make it to 150,000 or more. If you're…
By John Diether, Automotive Editor - June 25, 2019How Regenerative Braking Works
Regenerative braking braking systems are used on most electric and gas-electric hybrid vehicles. These systems capitalize on the similarities in construction of electric motors and…
By John Diether, Automotive Editor - May 23, 2016List of Plug-in Vehicles Eligible for California HOV Lane Stickers
Considering a new plug-in vehicle in California? Odds are your potential new car is eligible for a HOV lane sticker issued by the California Department…
By Alex Bernstein, Senior Pricing Analyst - January 6, 2015What Is a Micro-Hybrid?
Some might be confused about what a micro hybrid vehicle is, since there are few currently on the U.S. market. There is not really much…
November 5, 2013How Do Hybrid Cars Work?
Learn how hybrid cars differ from pure electric and gas vehicles, their benefits and drawbacks, and myths about hybrid car technology.
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