Hybrid vehicles have become an increasingly popular choice for eco-conscious drivers, but one common question remains: how long do their batteries last? Understanding the lifespan of a hybrid battery ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

One of the major concerns around hybrid ownership centers on the thing that sets it apart from a regular, gas-only powered car: its battery. A car battery can provide extra range, increased power, ...

Traditionally, passenger cars have come equipped with a 12-volt battery that starts the engine and powers other vehicle functions. But hybrid cars also have another, larger “traction” battery that ...

GM has issued a Special Coverage bulletin relating to a fix for a condition in which 2016 to 2018 Chevy Volt PHEVs may have a malfunctioning battery energy control module or BECM, potentially leading ...

The uStart engine starting system from Ioxus is an ultracapacitor-based, drop –in battery support module designed for Class 3-6 vehicles. The uStart improves battery life by reducing the cycling of ...

The lawsuit names nine Subaru models across seven years, and one plaintiff says their Outback shut down in traffic before ...

A worry for many potential buyers of gasoline-stingy hybrid vehicles is how long the hybrid battery will last. In exchange for lower fuel costs than a comparable gas-only vehicle, the hybrid buyer is ...

Hybrid vehicles occupy a space somewhere in between fully electric models and the more commonplace gas-powered varieties we often see in our day-to-day. They offer many of the benefits of an EV (lower ...