Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

While it may seem like electric and hybrid vehicles are a recent innovation of the 21 st century, these technologies have been around for over a century. The first electric car, while extremely rough ...

A new battery-supercapacitor hybrid system will go online soon in Philadelphia, aimed at providing split-second power on-demand to the entire city and running the subway network at the same time.

If you’re looking to save money on gas but don’t want a fully electric vehicle, a hybrid might be the right choice for you. Hybrids don’t need to be plugged in and they can be filled up at any gas ...

More than 1,000 hp, 192 mph, and regen braking with more than half the force of an emergency stop aren't enough for the ...

Regenerative braking seems almost too good to be true. If electricity involves spinning magnets that somehow produce ...