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What Is Regeneration?
Regeneration, also known as regenerative braking, reclaims energy in a hybrid or electric vehicle. When an electrified vehicle accelerates, it…
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What Is an Amp-hour?
An amp-hour is the amount of electricity that flows through a conductor in one hour at one ampere or amp.…
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What Is Amperage?
Amperage describes the number of amperes or amps of current flowing through a conductor. In simple terms, amperage is how…
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What Is Radar?
Radar is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging and a technology that measures the reflection of radio waves to…
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What Is ADAS?
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are electronic systems designed to enhance safety or convenience while driving. Typical ADAS features include…
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GM Cracks Down on Flippers Who Raise Car Prices
The GMC Hummer electric SUV, Chevy Corvette Z06 high-performance car, and Cadillac Escalade-V high-performance SUV will be hard to find.…
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What Is Curb Weight?
Curb weight is the published weight of a vehicle as produced by the factory, with a full tank of fuel…
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What Is GCWR?
GCWR is Gross Combined Weight Rating, the maximum overall weight of a vehicle, including passengers, cargo, and trailer (if towing).…
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What Is CAFE Standard?
“CAFE” stands for “Corporate Average Fuel Economy,” a standard for the average EPA-estimated fuel economy across all passenger automobiles and…
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What Is CCS?
CCS, or Combined Charging System, is an electric vehicle charging system promoted by the CharIN association that can use either…