The charging system in a car is often the most confusing part of the whole electrical system, but its purpose is actually pretty easy to understand. There are three main components in a charging ...

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...

If you're a follower of the "How It Works" series, you've been learning the principles of what makes a car run. You've boned up on the four-stroke cycle, valvetrains, cooling, lubrication, and ...

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 ...

Gasoline fumes contain a variety of hydrocarbons that constantly evaporate from the engine and fuel tank into the atmosphere. If the fuel is in the atmosphere, it can cause pollution, even if the ...

Miles per gallon (MPG) is well-established as the standard measure of fuel economy. It's so well established, in fact, that few of us question the MPG rating on a daily basis — at least until we ...

Prior to joining TopSpeed, John held senior editorial positions at Autoblog and Winding Road, with his work also appearing on Motor1, Hagerty, Carsfancy, Autoline After Hours, and other outlets. John ...

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Honda is one of the few automakers to have put its hydrogen fuel cell technology into the hands (and garages) of customers. It did so with the Honda FCX, as well as the multi-energy Honda Clarity, ...