Electric Cars Articles

Could Jeep reinvent planetary hybrid tech for 4WD adventures?

Stellantis may be looking to adapt planetary gear hybrid systems—like the one currently used in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivan—to more rugged vehicles, a patent filing indicates. The Pacifica Hybrid uses a planetary power-split system to...
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Tech: What Do Fuel Injectors Actually Do

Why They Matter More Than You Think This article may contain affiliate links. Ever had your gas or diesel-powered car sputter or struggle to start? Or maybe it idles roughly, burns through fuel too fast or loses power when you need it most. It’s easy to assume...
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New plug-in hybrids for 2025

Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s...
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We Have to Stop What’s Happening to EV Chargers

Cable Theft and Vandalism Demand a Response The future of electric vehicle (EV) charger expansion is in flux, and the availability of current charging cables is questionable. Current trends have made destruction more valuable than adoption. Stakeholders...
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