A hybrid car can begin a journey with a fully charged-looking battery display, move quietly through a parking lot under electric power, and still deliver disappointing fuel economy after …
A hybrid driver begins climbing a steep road with a battery display showing a healthy charge level. A few minutes later, the display has dropped noticeably. The gasoline engine …
A hybrid driver approaches a traffic light on a wet road and notices something unusual: the dashboard indicates less regenerative braking than it normally would. The vehicle slows down, …
A hybrid driver may begin a winter morning with a battery display showing a reasonable charge level, yet the gasoline engine starts almost immediately and continues running long after …
A hybrid vehicle can behave unexpectedly on a very hot day. The battery display may show a reasonable charge level, yet the vehicle may rely more heavily on its …
A hybrid vehicle is climbing a steep highway grade when its gasoline engine becomes more audible, yet the electric motor continues contributing torque to the wheels. The battery indicator …
A hybrid vehicle pulls away from a traffic light, and its gasoline engine begins running while the electric motor simultaneously delivers torque to the wheels. During the next few …
A hybrid vehicle accelerates onto a highway, and the engine suddenly rises to a noticeably higher pitch. The vehicle is gaining speed, but the engine sound does not seem …
A hybrid driver enters the highway with a battery indicator showing a substantial amount of charge. At first, the vehicle travels quietly, with the gasoline engine operating intermittently. A …
A hybrid vehicle can display a nearly full battery, yet become completely undriveable after an electric motor-related fault. In another vehicle, a similar warning may appear while the gasoline …
