The Transportation Department said Thursday it will investigate brake problems in the 2010 Toyota Prius after the automaker acknowledged a defect and its recent recall of several of its most popular ...

Hybrids and EVs actually have two different braking mechanisms. In addition to the traditional hydraulic friction braking system that’s been used most of the past century, they also employ ...

View post: Volkswagen Eyes a New Type of EV for the U.S. Market We can’t say for sure what is or is not happening on the Prius, but we can offer some possible insight. On hybrids vehicles, the brake ...

How far back do potential braking problems with the Toyota Prius go? Research into complaints filed with the federal government and other sources suggest the problem may not be restricted to new, ...

Regenerative braking is a key feature in hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) that enhances efficiency by converting kinetic energy into electrical energy, which is then stored in the vehicle’s battery.

Hybrid vehicles don’t just drive longer on the same tank of gas than their internal combustion counterparts, but on the same brakes, too. That’s what a service tech of South Hills Toyota in ...