As more and more people become eco-conscious and want to minimize the environmental footprint cars may have, many opt for EVs or hybrid cars. It truly helps make a difference while also allowing ...
Isaac Atienza is a Filipino motoring journalist who joined TopSpeed.com in 2021. He also owns a Filpino motoring website called Go Flat Out PH and is also a contributor to a local newspaper called The ...
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.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are revolutionizing the automotive industry with their efficiency and sustainability. One of the key technologies that enhance their performance is regenerative braking. Unlike ...
Is the idea of downshifting when going down a hill outdated for hybrid vehicles with regenerative braking? I grew up with the idea that one should always downshift on long downhills to avoid brake ...
Tesla's regenerative braking system is a revolutionary technology that converts kinetic energy into electrical energy, enhancing the vehicle's efficiency and extending its range. This system, integral ...
Electric cars are known for regenerative braking, so it is easy to assume the friction brakes enjoy a quiet life. The real picture is more complicated. Many EVs place sudden, heavy loads on their pads ...
However, not all innovations are equal, and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...
Cars are getting streamlined and minimalist. We’ve seen approval for vehicles without a steering wheel or pedals in the effort to make cars with increased autonomous capabilities. But now, automakers ...
While it may seem like electric and hybrid vehicles are a recent innovation of the 21 st century, these technologies have been around for over a century. The first electric car, while extremely rough ...