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This week we discuss several topics requested by our audience, including: How does an EV's extra battery weight affect braking? Is it necessary to turn a vehicle's front wheels toward the curb when parking on a steep hill, even if it has an automatic transmission? What are the best practices for storing hybrid cars for long periods of time? We also explain how CR's used-car reliability data is gathered for each vehicle's model year.
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 – Introduction
00:34 – Question #1: How does an EV’s extra battery weight affect its braking distances over ICE competitors?
05:14 – Question #2: Which vehicle segment you would revamp, given the opportunity?
10:28 – Question #3: What is the proper way to store a hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicle for long periods of time?
15:05 – Question #4: How does CR collect used-car reliability data for each model year?
16:37 – Question #5: Should a Jeep Wrangler be considered a convertible?
19:33 – Question #6: Is it necessary to turn a vehicle’s front wheels toward the curb when parking on a steep hill, even if it has an automatic transmission?
22:05 – Question #7: Is using an extremely thin engine oil, like the 0W-8 used in the new Toyota Crown, for improved gas mileage or just planned obsolescence?
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Is an Electric Car Right for Your Next Road Trip
Brake Lights Can Fail to Provide Fair Warning on Some Electric Vehicles
How Well Can an Electric Pickup Truck Tow?
Car Safety Guide
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