Glossary / General

mild hybrid system

5 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a setup where a tiny electric motor helps the regular engine, making the car use less fuel and emit fewer pollutants.

Technical Definition

A mild hybrid system adds a small electric motor to assist the gasoline engine, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions without full electric drive.

Hear It Discussed

"[3046.1s] Stellantis is dropping the mild hybrid system, the eTorque system from the hemi. [3053.7s] So just burn a little more oil, whatever. [3056.6s] Does it matter?"
New Lexus ES, Airbag Thefts on the Rise, Best Adventure Vehicles Car Stuff Podcast 50:46

"It At Standard Oil Wheel Drive, a mild hybrid system, so kind of interesting stuff there."
2026 Mazda CX-90 Review: Why It Out-Performs Its Class Rivals America on the Road 19:11

"they're going to connect that to a 48 volt mild hybrid system and there is a plug-in hybrid..."
Set him off - 21 October 2025 Motoring Podcast - News Show 18:42