Hybrid Tech Explainer
Here we try to explain the differences between the various types of hybrid because not all are created equal. Vehicle manufacturers have long been fond of slapping badges on a car to denote a technical innovation. Turbo decals were once popular, DOHC too and ABS. It didn’t matter if one of these was on a Honda, Ford or Renault, for they meant the same thing. But now if a vehicle sports a hybrid badge, we know it has some form of electrification. But the term encompasses many different technical solutions. All hybrids aim...
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