A mild-hybrid vehicle works on the same gas-electric principle as a traditional hybrid, but the electric motor and battery are usually less powerful and the motor doesn’t drive the wheels directly; it ...

Ford is gearing up for a major European comeback with an all-new compact crossover launching in 2027—about the size of the ...

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Between governments pushing for a ban on pure internal combustion engines and consumers vehemently resisting, hybrid vehicles provide a happy medium for those who aren't ready to go all-in on ...

It seems like you can't swing a dead battery without hitting a mild hybrid vehicle (MHEV) these days. The premise is appealing – get moderate gains in fuel efficiency and performance, provide more ...

Mild hybrids are everywhere in 2025, but when that 48-volt battery fails, what’s the damage? Here’s how much a new one costs, why it matters, and what the future holds for long-term owners. It used to ...

Toyota Australia has put several brands on blast for introducing and marketing mild-hybrid technology like full hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), claiming customers are confused about the distinction.

Toyota says it’s time to stop calling mild-hybrids the real thing, arguing that 48-volt systems don’t deserve the hybrid badge and only mislead customers. Toyota says the word hybrid is being thrown ...