How to Jump-Start a Hybrid Car
Hybrid cars may have extra battery power, but they still break down from time to time. Learn how to jump-start a hybrid car safely.
NAPA Knows New Cars: 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab
Welcome to NAPA Knows New Cars with the 2019 Ram 1500. This is not your normal new car review. This series focuses more on the nuts & bolts of the vehicle that are not usually covered by other outlets.
Why a 48-Volt Electrical System is Necessary
Today’s vehicles consume more electrical power than a 12-volt system can support. Here’s why automakers are turning to a 48-volt electrical system.
Electric or Hybrid Car Maintenance: Worth Making the Switch?
Gas savings matter. But what about electric or hybrid car maintenance?
Car Battery Chemistry: A Humble History of the 12 Volt
Car battery chemistry hasn’t always looked how it does now. Automotive batteries have continually evolved since they became commonplace as a tool to assist with starting a vehicle (prior to which, a mechanical hand-crank had been required). These batteries — still known in some circles as start-ignition-lighting batteries due to…
Modern Power Options: What is a Mild Hybrid?
A mild hybrid isn’t as efficient as a full-blown hybrid, but the current technology adds more torque and reduces your time at the pump.
The 48-Volt System: An Emerging Automotive Standard?
Most modern vehicles have 12-volt electrical systems, which power everything by means of the car battery. A 48-volt system may become the new norm.
Electric Vehicles: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Of Ownership
Electric vehicles continue to grow in numbers and popularity. While they do present certain advantages, there are certain disadvantages too.
Electric Car MPGe — A New Fuel Economy Measurement?
With the rise of alternative fuel vehicles came a new fuel economy measurement – MPGe. Here’s a look at what it is and how it’s calculated.
Anatomy of an Electric Car Charger
An electric car charger only tells part of the story of electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE). Here’s a look at how this technology works.