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Hybrid Cars Explained

Hybrid cars have become one of the most important technologies in modern motoring, yet the word "hybrid" can mean many different things. A mild hybrid, a full hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, a performance hybrid, and a range-extended vehicle may all combine combustion and electricity, but they do so in very different ways. Hybrid Cars Explained: From Mild Hybrid to Plug-In, Performance Hybrid, and Range Extender is a clear, fact-based guide to how hybrid vehicles work, why they became necessary, and how they changed the automotive world. From early petrol-electric experiments and the Toyota Prius breakthrough to plug-in hybrids, hybrid SUVs, diesel hybrids, motorsport energy recovery, and electrified supercars, this book explains the technology in a smooth, readable narrative without unnecessary jargon. It explores regenerative braking, batteries, electric motors, transmissions, official fuel-economy testing, real-world driving, maintenance, safety systems, costs, incentives, and the comparison between hybrids and battery-electric cars. Written for readers who want to understand the subject properly, this book places hybrid cars within the wider story of automotive adaptation: a bridge between the age of combustion and the future of electrified mobility. Trademark Disclaimer This book is an independent, unofficial work and is not authorised, sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any vehicle manufacturer, motorsport organisation, regulatory body, technology supplier, or trademark owner mentioned within its pages. All trademarks, model names, company names, brand names, logos, vehicle names, and related intellectual property are the property of their respective owners. References to marques, models, technologies, races, organisations, and companies are used solely for factual, historical, descriptive, and educational purposes. No association, affiliation, or endorsement is implied.

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The EV Buyer's Plain-English Guide

Electric vehicles are no longer distant technology. They are now real choices for ordinary buyers-but choosing the right one can still feel confusing. Range figures, battery warranties, charging speeds, depreciation, public chargers, home charging, software updates, tyre wear, insurance, and used EV values all matter, and not every buyer needs the same car. The EV Buyer's Plain-English Guide: Batteries, Charging, Range, Depreciation, and What Really Matters explains electric vehicles in clear, practical language without hype, jargon, or guesswork. It shows how EV batteries work, why official range differs from real-world range, how charging at home and in public really affects ownership, what battery degradation means, why some EVs lose value quickly, and what buyers should check before choosing new or used. Written for everyday drivers rather than engineers, this book helps readers understand the real questions behind electric-car ownership. It compares full EVs with hybrids and plug-in hybrids, explains total cost of ownership, highlights common myths, and gives buyers a practical framework for deciding whether an EV suits their home, work, budget, journeys, and long-term expectations. Whether you are considering your first electric car, comparing new and used options, or simply trying to understand what really matters before spending money, this guide gives you the plain-English knowledge needed to buy with confidence. Trademark Disclaimer This book is an independent, unofficial guide and is not authorised, sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any vehicle manufacturer, charging-network operator, battery producer, energy company, retailer, government agency, standards body, or trade organisation mentioned or described. All trademarks, brand names, model names, logos, product names, charging-network names, and company names are the property of their respective owners. Any reference to specific vehicles, manufacturers, technologies, charging systems, organisations, or industry terms is made solely for factual, descriptive, comparative, and educational purposes. The use of such names does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, sponsorship, approval, or commercial relationship with the author or publisher. Readers should always verify current specifications, prices, incentives, warranties, charging availability, insurance costs, and legal requirements directly with official manufacturers, dealers, insurers, energy providers, charging operators, and relevant authorities before making a purchase decision.

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The Beginner's Guide to Formula 1

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How Racing Cars Work

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Engineered for Speed

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Hyper-Speed