From a historical perspective, cars began with systems of six volts. The voltage was changed to 12 volts in the 1950s as the complexity of the cars’ electrical systems increased. The increased voltage was in response to additional electric starters and appliances. Despite the high cost constraints, designers have started to come up with 48-volt […]
Hybrid Cars versus Conventionally-Powered Cars
It is evident that in the near future a majority of vehicles will become hybrids. The hybrid technology has become a necessity following stricter emission laws and oil running out. Virtually all automakers have hybrid cars as part of their lineups. This implies that there has been a gradual replacement of internal combustion engines. There […]
Toyota Discovers Improved MPG in Hybrid PCU
Over the years, Toyota has been carrying out research on how the fuel efficiency of their cars can be improved. This is evident from the fact that Toyota was the first company in the world to roll out a popular hybrid car into the market. This was the Toyota Prius, which has since revolutionized the […]
The 2017 Version of Prius Prime has the Best Electric Range and MPGe
According to a report by the EPA, 2017’s Prius Prime plug-in hybrid has the highest rating in terms of fuel economy at 133 MPGe. Its electric range has also surpassed the initial estimate by approximately 25 miles, while the hybrid mode is at 54 mpg. Next year’s model rating has not yet been released by […]
A Review of Toyota’s 2016 RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota’s 1994 RAV4 marked the automaker’s crossover to compact SUV models. Since its inception, RAV4 has been recording high sales, although its sales in America were highest during the first 2 years. The yearly sales leadership was taken over by Honda CR-V by 1998. Honda CR-v was launched in 1997 and has been leading in […]
Developments that are Pushing Forward the Plug-in Vehicle Market
More and more automakers are gearing toward an electrified future, with 2016 having its fair share. The plug-in electric car market in the United States essentially began in 2008 when Tesla produced its Roadster. Almost half a million plug-in electrics have been sold since 2008, with the U.S being the global market leader. There are […]
Toyota Introduces New Price and Safety Equipment for its 2017 Yaris and Prius
Toyota made an announcement regarding its decision to add new safety equipment to its Yaris hatchback and Prius hybrid for the model year 2017. Meanwhile, a new entrant to the automaker’s lineup is the Scion iA, which is an award winner and a top safety pick by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. The model […]
Cool Aspects about 2017’s Toyota Prius Prime
The Prius Prime by Toyota is set to enter the dealership market next month as one of the premier products within the Prius line. This car will be an upgrade of the 2012-2015 plug-in hybrids, with an all-electric capability and a battery of 8.8 kWh. The original plugin in question garnered mixed reviews since its […]
Toyota’s Le Mans Racer to Improve the Toyota Prius Hybrid Cars
The concept of capacitors in the industry had just been introduced and it us unbelievable how this technology has brought about a revolution in the motor vehicle industry. This technology has further been improved by making it smaller and more efficient, sufficient to be referred to as a super capacitor. The concept of super capacitors […]
Car Seat Check for 2016’s Version of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The hybrid model of Sonata has taken over regardless of the fact that the automaker’s average-sized sedan was set to be redesigned this year. An all-new Sonata hybrid will be released in 2016 and for even better fuel efficiency; a new plug-in hybrid version will be designed. The regular hybrid model was used to test […]