In a powertrain fitted with eTorque, a belt-driven motor-generator unit replaces the conventional alternator on the engine. This motor-generator unit performs several functions in addition to the ...

Since its U.S. release in 2000, the Toyota Prius has been the subject of both mockery and admiration. While some deride the hybrid for its inconspicuous look and lack of traditional power, others ...

The 2019 Ram 1500 that was announced during the Detroit auto show hit us with a goodie bag full of improvements: lighter overall weight (by 225 pounds) stronger frame, lower coefficient of drag, ...

With growing concerns around air pollution, emission norms across the globe have only become stricter over the years. Today, every old internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle is looked down upon by ...

Watch as we transform a 6V motor into a 12V generator with this DIY guide. Follow the steps to create a functional generator that boosts voltage efficiently. Mary Trump issues warning on long-term ...

"It's not a hybrid! It's an electric car with a range-extending, gas-powered generator onboard." That was the party line during most of the masterfully orchestrated press rollout of what we've been ...

Nearly 20 years ago, General Motors introduced an available alternator-starter hybrid system in the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, and Saturn Vue. Though GM marketed these models as hybrids, none ...