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Toyota Fifth-Generation Hybrid System (THS 5)
Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid technology is best understood as a family of integrated engine-and-electric-drive packages rather than one universal engine.
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Replacement Tire Sizes, Load Index and Speed Ratings: A Safe Buying Process
Two tires with similar-looking size markings are not automatically suitable substitutes. Width, aspect ratio and rim diameter are part of the designation…
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The Correct Tire Pressure Comes From the Vehicle, Not the Sidewall
The large pressure number molded into a tire's sidewall describes a tire limit, not the everyday inflation recommendation for the car carrying it.
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EPA vs WLTP: Avoid Mixing Fuel Economy and EV Range Figures
Published fuel economy and electric range figures can appear to disagree because they are generated under different regulatory test regimes.
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PHEV Running Costs Depend on How Often You Plug In
A plug-in hybrid has two energy bills: electricity and liquid fuel. Its appeal changes dramatically depending on the share of journeys made with usable…
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How to Calculate the Real Cost of Charging an EV
How to Calculate the Real Cost of Charging an EV: source-led ownership guidance, market-specific caveats and practical next steps.
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The 80 Percent EV Charging Rule Is Not Universal
Charging advice is easily reduced to a slogan: always stop at 80 percent, or always charge to 100 percent.
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Used EV Battery Health: Evidence Buyers Should Request
A used EV's dashboard range estimate is a prediction, not a certified measurement of remaining battery capacity.
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Why Regenerative Braking Does Not Eliminate Brake Maintenance
Regenerative braking can recover energy during slowing and reduce use of conventional friction pads. That is a benefit, but it also creates a misleading…
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HEV, PHEV and BEV Maintenance: What Really Changes
'Electric' is not a single maintenance category. A conventional hybrid still has an internal-combustion engine.
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