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Car longevity is of interest to many car owners [1] and includes several things: maximum service life in either mileage or time (duration), relationship of components to this lifespan, identification of factors that might afford control in extending the lifespan. Barring an accidental end to the lifespan, a car would have a life constrained by ...
A typical 12 V, 40 Ah lead-acid car battery. An automotive battery, or car battery, is a rechargeable battery that is used to start a motor vehicle.. Its main purpose is to provide an electric current to the electric-powered starting motor, which in turn starts the chemically-powered internal combustion engine that actually propels the vehicle.
Battery charge mode—Also used for idling, except that in this case the battery state-of-charge is low and requires charging, which is provided by the engine and generator. Power boost mode—Employed in situations where the engine cannot maintain the desired speed. The battery powers the motor to complement the engine power.
It's also reasonable to expect a battery to last longer than that. Tesla's Impact Report for 2022, for example, states that its battery packs only have 12% degradation at 200,000 miles.
2012: Toyota Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada says: “The current capabilities of electric vehicles do not meet society’s needs, whether it may be the distance the cars can run, or the costs, or how it takes a long time to charge.” [34] 2013: Reporters drive test mules of the fuel cell vehicle.
In the United States, except for 2001, the Camry was the best-selling passenger car from 1997 through 2020, [157] [158] and was the best-selling sedan as of 2024. [159] Despite international success, and early success in Japan, the later wide-body models have been a low-volume model in its home market.
The 243,588 miles on the odometer didn't concern me — I once took over a friend's 10-year-old Subaru Legacy Outback station wagon with 284,762 miles. I knew this Toyota had been taken care of.
The Camry’s been America’s best-selling car for 22 years and the end is nowhere in sight. The 2025 model delivers outstanding fuel economy and satisfying performance.