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I drive a SEAT Leon Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 ST Estate. It's almost ideal for me: stonking performance but at best I get 40mpg on a long run and 30mpg otherwise. Can you recommend a Hybrid (second hand) that...
Many years ago, lights on push bikes could be charged by dynamos from the rotation of the wheels. Why can't charging of the batteries on hybrids use this system in addition to braking etc.?
Which is the most reliable car for short journeys? Should I steer clear of plug in hybrids, full hybrids if I only do short journeys?
I am looking to buy a Suzuki Vitara or S-Cross from 2016 onwards but it needs to be an auto. I heard that at one point they had CVT gearbox then went onto torque converter. Now some come with the AGS robotised...
My wife and I have had several Toyota hybrids since 2011. Our current car is a Yaris Cross which we got in Dec. 2023. It has done almost 18000 miles. Just over a week ago I got a message form the Toyota...
We like both the Camry and Corolla Hybrids, both port and direct injection to mitigate carbon build up over low annual mileage, but worried about batteries and hybrid system not liking such low annual...
I’m looking at a Mercedes estate no more than around 8 years old and potentially hybrid. Are these cars reliable and what’s a decent price?
With EVs paying 3p per mile and PHEVs being charged 1.5p per mile what will happen to ordinary self charging HEV's?
I have a 2024 Nissan Qashqai e-Power which I left at the airport for 2 weeks. When we got back my car battery was flat. Is this common on self charging hybrid cars or just Nissan? And why put such a small...
As I will only be doing short infrequent journeys should I buy a solar battery trickle charger. If so which is best and easiest to connect please. Possibly not connecting to the battery terminals. Will...
 

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