Of all the mind-boggling things some of us are forced to deal with when it comes to maintaining or even building classic trucks, the electrical system should rank right up there at the top-for many, ...

The starting system, shown in Figure 5-2, is the portion of the electrical system that gets your vehicle started. When you turn your key in the ignition switch to "Start" (or activate the ignition by ...

Since its U.S. release in 2000, the Toyota Prius has been the subject of both mockery and admiration. While some deride the hybrid for its inconspicuous look and lack of traditional power, others ...

EQ Boost is a mild-hybrid system built around a 48-volt electrical architecture that increases the performance and efficiency of a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE). The technology ...

The L8B is a powertrain system produced by General Motors for use in pickup trucks and SUVs. The system is based around the 5.3L L83 engine and two components: The 5.3L L83 V-8 engine is mated to a ...

F1 power unit manufacturers’ development has been opened up again after a four-year engine freeze, but what are the constraints on upgrades? With F1’s hybrid power units restricted from ...