How To Charge A Mild Hybrid
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
A mild hybrid is a vehicle equipped with both an internal combustion engine (ICE) and a small electric generator / motor, which assists the engine during starting, cruising or hard acceleration. How Does A Mild Hybrid Work? The 48v battery which powers the hybrid system is recharged using the vehicles kinetic energy through regenerative braking. The generator captures the energy during coasting and braking to be stored and used for restarting the engine and acceleration. Even though the electrical system is recharged by generative breaking, you still need to charge the 12V battery. You need th ..read more
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Seeing It For Myself: More Motoring Madness
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
Despite all the media hype about errant cars and drivers, most motorists behave in a responsible and sensible manner; they really do. Of course idiots abound but among the many millions of motors on the road, they are relatively few that give motoring a bad name. That said, it hasn’t stopped local councils thinking up even more ways to make drivers’ lives a misery and fleece them at the same time. Motoring To Clevedon Clevedon is a small and charming small resort town in North Somerset famous for its Marine Lake, a wild swimming hotspot. It’s an ideal place for a day’s outing and has a fabulou ..read more
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Drive Out: Kelmscott Village & Manor
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
The Cotswold area is famed worldwide for its rustic beauty and expensive cafés but it is not blessed with dramatic landscape. No mighty rivers or magnificent mountains; low rolling hills is about your limit. The region abounds with scenic countryside and pretty villages with houses you can’t afford. Sometimes though, just sometimes, a village maintains an atmosphere of calm and tranquillity; a place where country life and farming goes on seemingly unaffected, up to a point, by the modern world. In this case, the village is called Kelmscott, once home to the designer and arts and crafts pioneer ..read more
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How To Maximise The Lifespan Of Your Vehicle’s Tires
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
Tires are one of the most important components of a vehicle, as they are responsible for providing the grip and stability needed to keep you safe on the road. However, like any other part of your vehicle, they will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to maximize the lifespan of your tires and save you money in the process. In this article, we’ll explore some tips and best practices for taking care of your tires and getting the most out of them. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or a new one, these tips will help you save money and stay ..read more
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The Best Ways To Properly Care For Your Tyres
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
The tyres on a car are a hugely central and important part of the vehicle, and it’s necessary to take proper care of them at all times. After all, they are the only part of the vehicle that is in constant contact with the road, and drivers need to make sure they are safe. What follows are some of the best ways to properly care for car tyres. Let’s take a look: Know When To Replace The Tyres This is arguably the single most important thing to be aware of when it comes to caring for tyres – knowing when to replace them. The main test here that can easily done by the owner is the 20p test, essent ..read more
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The Weight Of (Electric) Expectation
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
Everybody welcomes the idea of a cleaner world; that’s a given. How that state of grace is achieved is another matter. Right now, eco-nutters seem to hold sway but gradually, slowly, it is possible to detect a little glimpse of common sense creeping in. Yes, electric cars are fine as transport just so long as the obvious current limitations are taken into consideration, but there are other considerations. Electric Avenue We are being conditioned into thinking that electric cars are the panacea for all automotive ills. (Never mind how the raw materials for batteries are obtained. That’s another ..read more
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Potholes And The Case For Budget Motoring
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
In motoring news just lately, we’ve been hearing about pothole action and a government promise that an ‘extra’ £200 million will be provided to effect road repairs. To quote Michael Caine, ‘about bloody time’, although this writer is not holding his breath. Terrible Pothole Repairs In DriveWrite’s area the state of the roads, especially locally, is shockingly bad. For example, on a minor ‘B’ road there’s a dangerous ‘S’ bend at the start of which is a cluster of bad potholes that can’t be avoided by taking the opposite side of the road. They’ve just been ‘repaired’ in the sense that a dollop o ..read more
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The New Ford Explorer EV. Yawn.
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
It’s been no secret over the years that this writer likes a Ford and has rarely been disappointed. As far as SUV-style vehicles are concerned, the Ford Edge (read about it here) is a case in point from back in the days before the world went mad and nutters poured from the drains like Pennywise clones. Now the brand has revealed a new model, the all-electric Ford Explorer ‘crossover’. Apparently it has been engineered and built in Germany, and sits on the VW modular MEB platform for electric cars. So basically, it’s a VW ID.4 with added Ford bits, isn’t it? Isn’t it? It is becoming almost ..read more
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Can HGV Drivers Embrace Eco-Friendly Driving?
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
There is a long-running debate as to whether electric cars are overhyped. Nevertheless, there is no denying that road users are now under immense pressure to embrace greener driving and it is especially true when driving for business, which is something HGV drivers need to consider.  The reality is that more energy is needed to move a heavy truck, that much is obvious; the good news though is that there are steps that can be taken to reduce a vehicle’s carbon footprint. Here are some ideas: Find the right HGV vehicle for your needs The road haulage sector accounts for roughly one-third of ..read more
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Drive Out: To Crickley Hill
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by drivewrite@yahoo.co.uk
1y ago
The greater area of the Cotswolds is certainly known for its beauty; the bosky glades, the quaint villages and the rolling countryside attract tourists by the million. What the area is short on though is proper hills, like Snowdonia, which means that broad sweeping vistas are hard to come by no matter where in the region you drive. Fortunately, with Spring just around the corner, there’s Crickley Hill. About Crickley Hill Crickley Hill Country Park is a prominent spur of the Cotswold escarpment. It overlooks the Severn Vale, with magnificent views towards Robinswood Hill and May Hill, and the ..read more
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