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2010 Nissan-Datsun Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 11-050 Date: 110513

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Interior - Revised Seat Back Service Procedure

Classification: BT11-019

Reference: NTB11-050

Date: May 13, 2011

2007-2011 ALTIMA; REVISED FRONT SEAT BACK SERVICE PROCEDURES

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2007-2011 Altima Coupe, Sedan, and Hybrid (C/L32/HV)

SERVICE INFORMATION

For 2007-2011 Altima vehicles, new front seat back disassembly and assembly procedures have been developed as the result of some service parts

now being available (for example, seat side air bag module).

Updated Service Manuals for 2010-2011 Altima vehicles will be distributed to the field as quickly as possible. For 2007-2009 vehicles, the updated

procedures will be available on ASIST as a Service Manual Amendment (SMA).

Until the updated Service Manuals are made available, please use the updated service information shown below if you need to service the front seat

back(s) for any reason.

NOTE:

The standard Flat Rate Times will be updated to reflect the new procedures.

Refer to images below view the revised SEAT (SE) section information.

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Mercedes Benz C 43 AMG Technical Service Bulletin # P-33_20-14 Date: 040818

Mercedes Benz C 43 AMG Technical Service Bulletin # P-33_20-14 Date: 040818

Steering/Suspension - Ball Joint Inspection

Date: August 18, 2004

Order No.: P-B-33.20/14

Supersedes:

Group: 33

SUBJECT:

110

Model 170.447/449/465/466

Model 202.022/023/024/028/029/033

Model 208.365/370/374/465/470/474

Model 211.082/083/283

Model 220.183/184

Inspection of Front Axle Ball Joints

Note:

For Information Only

We have noticed that ball joints are being unnecessarily replaced in spite of the fact that the replaced parts do not show any signs of wear or play.

For this reason, we have developed an objective testing method for these parts. Before replacing ball joints always use the following testing method

or the warranty claim may be rejected.

This testing method can be used to inspect ball joints in their installed positions. For this reason it is critical that the testing procedure be performed

with the vehicle standing on its wheels in a load bearing manner.

1. Raise the vehicle with a four column drive-on lift platform.

Warning!

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake. Observe accident prevention regulations and guidelines from the lift manufacturer.

Note:

The vehicle must be standing on its wheels in a horizontal position since the play of the ball joints (2) must be inspected when in an

installed and load bearing condition.

2. Check the rubber boots (Figure 1, A) of the ball joint (Figure 1, 2) for cracks and damage. If necessary, install new ball joint. For Model 170,

111

202, 208, 210 (except 4-Matic), refer to WIS document no. AR33.20-P-0440B. For Model 210 4-Matic, refer to WIS document no.

AR33.20-P-044D. For Model 220 4-Matic, refer to WIS document no. AR33.20-P-0440IW.

3. Before inspecting the ball joint, verify that the gauge (Figure 1, 01) is within specification (89.9+.1 mm). If the gauge is outside the required

dimension and tolerance, replace the gauge, part no. W210 589 08 21 00.

4. Inspect both ball joints for play by attempting to slide the gauge (Figure 1, 01) over the ball joint as shown in Figure 1. If the gauge slides over

the ball joint (Figure 1, A), replace the ball joint. For 170, 202, 208, 210 (except 4-Matic), refer to WIS document no. AR33.20-P-0440B. For

Model 210 4-Matic, refer to WIS document no. AR33.20-P-044D. For Model 220 4-Matic, refer to WIS document no. AR33.20-P-0440IW.

Note:

Figure 1, B illustrates an example where the gauge does not slide over the ball joint, therefore, replacement is not necessary.

Cadillac To Launch A New Blingtastic Three-Row Crossover In 2019

Don't worry, the Escalade isn't going anywhere.

Just after Cadillac CEO Johan de Nysschen denied the report about the CT6 sedan’s impending death, we’re now hearing more about the long rumored three-row crossover the luxury automaker has been developing. Automotive News claims that it will arrive in mid-2019 and it won’t be called XT7 as previously assumed. Instead, XT6 is the chosen name. No reason was given for the numerical downgrade, but what’s important about the XT6 is the fact that it’ll fill the large gap between the XT5 and Escalade.

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2010 Land Rover LR4 (LA) V6-4.0L Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB003412 Date: 101220

2010 Land Rover LR4 (LA) V6-4.0L Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB003412 Date: 101220

Instruments - Erratic Exterior Temperature Display

No: LTB00341

20 DEC 2010

ISSUE '2' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED BY ASTERISKS

*SECTION: 413*

Exterior Temperature Display Changes From Selected Setting (Fahrenheit to Celsius / Celsius to Fahrenheit)

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

LR4 (LA)

VIN: AA510742-AA515545

Model Year: 2010

Range Rover Sport (LS)

VIN: AA212147-AA262775

Model Year: 2010

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

The Instrument Clusters exterior temperature display may change from the owners selected setting (Fahrenheit to Celsius or Celsius to Fahrenheit).

Once this occurs, the display is unable to be changed back. This may be caused by a software error within the Instrument cluster control module.

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to update the Instrument cluster control module

software.

PARTS:

No parts required

TOOLS:

IDS with latest IDS-DVD and Calibration File; first available on IDS-DVD123_V7.08 Calibration File 56

Land Rover-Approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply

Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) for any required special tools

WARRANTY:

NOTE:

Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only.

Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply

REPAIR PROCEDURE

UPDATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE

CAUTION:

Ensure all ignition 'ON' / ignition 'OFF' requests are carried out; failure to perform these steps may cause damage to control modules in the

vehicle.

CAUTION:

A Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply must be connected to the vehicle battery during IDS diagnosis / module

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programming.

1. Connect the Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply to the vehicle battery.

2. Turn ignition ON (engine not running).

NOTE:

IDS must be loaded with IDS-DVD123_V7.08 or later and Calibration File 56 or later.

3. Connect the IDS to the vehicle and begin a new Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) session.

4. Follow the on-screen prompts, allowing SDD to read the VIN and identify the vehicle.

5. From the Session Type selection screen, choose 'Diagnosis'.

6. Select the Selected Symptoms tab, and then select:

^ Electrical > Instruments > Gauges > Exterior temperature gauge

7. Select 'continue'.

8. Select the Recommendations tab.

9. From the Recommendations window, select Run to configure the Instrument cluster control module

^ Follow all on-screen instructions to complete this task.

10. Exit the current session.

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Drifting is both an art and sport, and it takes years of practice and serious effort to master it. Despite an experienced driver’s capabilities and skills, accidents can happen, and the driver of this V8-powered E46 3 Series drift animal definitely had little room for error. That’s because he’s driving in a sea port that’s doused in piles of massive wooden logs and clippings. Latvian driver Kristaps Bluss is behind the wheel in this video from Robyworks Media, and one bad skid could’ve sent him into what’s essentially fire wood.

Shooting flames from out of the side exhausts could’ve acted as the lighter. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this particular E46 3 Series.

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Aston Martin Says Manual Vantage Is 'At Least' 12 Months Away

If you want to row your own gears in an Aston, you will be waiting a while.

Aston Martin recently released press photos of the new 2019 Vantage that showed off some lovely paint and interior color options. The bright green launch color is officially known as Lime Essence, and the automaker featured the car in Tungsten Silver and Onyx Black, too. The released images featured the new Vantage in dozens of angles, both inside and out, but something was missing: a promised manual transmission. Every image shows a shifter for the car's eight-speed automatic transmission. We wanted to find out why.

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer promised to be the last manufacturer to offer a manual transmission, and to always have at least one in the lineup. As of now, the company has not lived up to that promise. Matthew Clarke, Marketing & Communications Manager for Aston Martin North America, told CarBuzz that Aston Martin is “on record as saying a manual version of the new Vantage is in our plans,” but broke the bad news that “at this stage it is at least 12 months away.” Better late than never. Mr. Clarke didn't specify whether the 12 months included the time it would take to actually build the manual cars and deliver them to customers, meaning the wait could be even longer.

The Vantage is powered by a Mercedes-AMG-sourced 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, which is currently only available with an automatic transmission. Aston Martin likely has a lot of engineering to do to get the engine to play nice with the rumored seven-speed manual transmission, so we can understand why it is taking so long.

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- Switch on ignition.

Measure direct voltage with multimeter between 5 and 4Specified value

- Voltage [8,5...16,4] V

Question

- Is the measurement value OK?

YES

The measurement value is OK.Further causes

- The diagnosis line is not OK

- Perform test on diagnosis line.

Press button "F2" for further tests

Test K cable to control unit Y3/8n4 (Fully integrated transmission control (VGS) control unit).

Operation number of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates:27-0641Test prerequisite

- The power supply of component Y3/8n4 (Fully integrated transmission control (VGS) control unit) is OK.

Test sequence

- Switch on ignition.

- Test voltage at component X11/4 (Diagnosis test connector).

- If several control modules are connected to a K-wire, the voltage can be measured even if an open circuit exists.

Measure direct voltage with multimeter between (X11/4) 11 and (-) ground.Specified value

- Voltage [8,5...16,4] V

Question

- Is the measurement value OK?

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Engine Controls - ECM VIN Registration Procedure

2010 Nissan-Datsun Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 09-136 Date: 091201

Engine Controls - ECM VIN Registration Procedure

Classification: EC09-028

Reference: NTB09-136

Date: December 1, 2009

2005 AND LATER; ECM VIN REGISTRATION

APPLIED VEHICLES: All Nissan 2005 and later

SERVICE INFORMATION

The Applied Vehicles must have the correct Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registered in the Engine Control Module (ECM). The VIN

registration process must be performed under the following conditions.

^ When installing a new ECM

^ If, during vehicle service, the VIN registration inside the ECM is found to be missing or incorrect.

When needed, use the Service Procedure in this bulletin to perform ECM VIN registration.

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Refer to the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the appropriate claims coding for any repairs being performed.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Connect C-III to the vehicle and perform the initial selections:

NOTE:

If C-III is already connected, go to Step 2.

a. Start C-III and Wait for the "Detecting VI/MI in progress" message to clear.

b. Select the detected VI from the list.

c. Wait for the "Checking the firmware version" message to clear.

d. Select Model and Year.

e. Confirm the correct model and year were selected.

f. Select Repair.

2. Select Direct Diagnostic Mode icon

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3. Select System Diagnosis

4. Select Engine

5. Select OK

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6. Select Work Support

7. Select VIN Registration

8. Select Next

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9. Make sure the ignition is ON with engine OFF.

10. Select Start

11. Enter the VIN into C-III two times (see Figure 7).

^ Touch the C-III screen in the "VIN box" before typing.

^ Make sure to use all CAPITAL LETTERS.

^ Use the VIN from the vehicle you are working on.

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12. Select Start

13. Turn the ignition OFF, and wait 10 seconds.

14. After waiting 10 seconds, turn the ignition ON.

15. Select OK

VIN registration is complete

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The 544-HP Porsche 911 GT1 Evo Was The First Mid-Engined 911

Imagine what this thing costs today.

There’s no doubt about it: Porsche is the king of the Nurburgring. Late last week, Porsche announced its 919 Evo hybrid had smashed the Nurburgring all-time record, clocking in at 5:19.545. Because the Porsche has withdrawn the car from endurance racing, such as Le Mans, the 919 no longer had to abide by certain regulations, thus allowing Porsche to rework the car’s aerodynamics. But before the 919 hybrid, there were other endurance racers such as the 911 GT1 Evo, in service from 1996 until 1998.

Porsche has just released this video looking back on the 911 GT1 Evo, the first mid-engined 911. Because of the FIA’s homologation rules, Porsche was required to build 25 road-legal versions, all of which came powered by a twin-turbo boxer engine with 544 hp. Top speed was an impressive 193 mph. It weighed a total of just 2,535 pounds.

While the race-going versions competed in the GT1 class at, for example, Le Mans, the road-legal GT1’s found their way into the hands of very wealthy and prestigious owners. You might find one for up for sale on a rare occasion, but be prepared to pay handsomely. Although no everyone will dig its 996-style headlights, there’s no doubt the 911 GT1 Evo was special and totally looked the part of a street-legal endurance race car.

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Mercedes Benz C 43 AMG Technical Service Bulletin # P-42_30-118 Date: 111219

Mercedes Benz C 43 AMG Technical Service Bulletin # P-42_30-118 Date: 111219

Brakes/Traction Control - Handling Multipole Rings

Date: December 19, 2011

Order No.: P-B-42.30/118

Group: 42

SUBJECT: Models 129, 140, 170, 171, 172, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 230, 231

Handling Multipole Rings

When repairing and maintaining operations on the rear axle, ensure that there is no mechanical and magnetic damage to the multipole rings on the

external ball joint of the drive shafts, and that all work conducted is performed in accordance with the WIS documentation specifications.

To avoid magnetic damage to the multipole rings everyone who comes into direct contact with the components must familiarize themselves with the

following specifications for handling multipole rings. This applies to the following components:

^ Drive shaft

^ Steering knuckle/wheel bearing

^ Spring control arm

^ Transverse control arm

^ Cross strut

^ Torque strut

^ Thrust arm

^ Camber strut

^ Shock absorber

^ Spring

Note the following precautions when handling these magnetic multipole rings:

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^ Do not bring into contact with external magnetic fields (Figure 1) (a).

^ Avoid damaging rubber-lined encoder track (Figure 1) (b).

^ Avoid soiling parts (Figure 1) (c)

^ Do not bring into contact with metal shavings (Figure 1) (d).

Installation instructions for multipole rings are in WIS document AR42.30-P-0715A Remove/Install Pulse Ring.

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2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-5.0L SC Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB00447 Date: 120723

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-5.0L SC Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB00447 Date: 120723

Suspension - Air Suspension Height Connector/Sensor Harness Kit

LTB00447NAS1

23 JULY 2012

SECTION: 204

Air Suspension System Height Sensor Connector / Overlay Harness

Kit Availability

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation: Air suspension system height sensor electrical connectors are now available as a serviceable part in the event of connector damage or

corrosion causing an open or short circuit..

Action: In the event it becomes necessary to replace an air suspension system electrical connector, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below.

PARTS:

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools

WARRANTY:

NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only.

Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-5.0L SC Page 24

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply

APPENDIX 1

REPAIR PROCEDURE

REPLACE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM HEIGHT SENSOR CONNECTOR

1. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 414-00: Battery and Charging System, and disconnect the battery ground cable.

A Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 100-02: Jacking and Lifting, and raise and support the vehicle.

3. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 204-04: Wheels and Tires, and remove the necessary wheel and tire to access the affected air suspension

system sensor.

LR4 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT FRONT HEIGHT SENSOR

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-5.0L SC Page 25

4. Disconnect the damaged height sensor electrical connector.

^ Release any retaining clips required to allow access to the electrical connector during the repair.

LR4 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT REAR HEIGHT SENSOR

5. Disconnect the damaged height sensor electrical connector.

^ Release any retaining clips required to allow access to the electrical connector during the repair.

RANGE ROVER FRONT HEIGHT SENSOR

6. Disconnect the damaged height sensor electrical connector.

^ Release any retaining clips required to allow access to the electrical connector during the repair.

RANGE ROVER REAR HEIGHT SENSOR

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-5.0L SC Page 26

7. Disconnect the damaged height sensor electrical connector.

^ Release any retaining clips required to allow access to the electrical connector during the repair.

ALL VEHICLES

8. Remove a suitable amount of wiring harness insulation as required to access the wiring.

NOTE:

Cut only one wire at a time and stagger each joint to allow easier installation.

NOTE:

The colors of the overlay harness wires may vary.

NOTE:

Vehicles with adaptive damping have six (6); wires, vehicles without adaptive damping have three (3) wires.

9. Cut the wire on the vehicle harness leading to cavity one of the height sensor connector in a suitable position and remove 10mm of insulation.

(For connector location and pin identification, see Appendix 1 and refer to the relevant connector in the relevant Electrical Library).

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NOTE:

Make sure that the heat shrink is installed over the wire before crimping the connection.

10. Using a suitable tool, crimp the connector to the height sensor harness.

^ Position the heat shrink over the height sensor harness.

NOTE:

The overlay harness should be cut so that there is no additional length added to the overall harness length after the repair.

11. Using a suitable tool, remove 10 mm of insulation from the appropriate wire on the new height sensor harness connector.

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CAUTION:

Make sure that the surrounding components and trim are suitably protected when using the heat gun; failure to follow this instruction may

result in damage to the vehicle.

12. Using a suitable tool, crimp the connector to the appropriate wire on the new height sensor harness connector and secure the heat shrink.

NOTE:

Cut only one of the wires at a time and stagger each joint to allow easier installation.

NOTE:

Vehicles with adaptive damping have six (6) wires; vehicles without adaptive damping have three (3) wires.

13. Carry out steps 9 - 12 for the remaining wires on the height sensor connector.

14. Using a suitable tape, insulate the height sensor harness.

15. Connect the height sensor electrical connector.

16. If required, secure any wiring harness clips released for access.

17. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 204-04: Wheels and Tires, and install the wheel and tire.

18. Refer to Workshop Manual, section 414-00: Battery and Charging System, and connect the battery ground cable.

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- A -ConnectionTest cable 35-pin socket box

- 001 -Sockets of component N3/10 (ME-SFI [ME] control unit)

- 05 -35-pin socket box

- 050 -126-pin socket box

- 108 -Test cable 266 589 01 63 00

- N3/10 (ME-SFI [ME] control unit)

- II 1-63ConnectionTest cable

- III 64-126ConnectionTest cable

Warning!

-

- Connection A of test cable 108 may NOT be connected to connection B of the 126-pin socket box (050).

Continue to test with button F2

Test voltage supply of circuit 15.

Test sequence

- Measure direct voltage with multimeter between sockets [ F.2 ] 98 and [ F.15 ] 111 of the 35-pole socket box tester.

- Switch on ignition.

Specified value

- Voltage[11.0...15.0] V

Question

- Is the measurement value OK?

YES

The measurement value is OK.End of test

NO

The measurement value is not OK.Possible cause and remedy

- N10/1kP (Circuit 15 relay)

Are Plug-In Hybrids A Waste Of Time And Money?

Are Plug-in hybrids worth the investment? Read this before taking the plunge.

I’ve always loved the idea of hybridized drivetrains in vehicles. My inner technophile felt an inexplicable attraction to the idea of combustion power – in all its noise inducing, fume creating, rev the hell out of it glory – blended with the instantaneous torque – sweet, addictive torque – of an electric motor. Of course the rest of the world will tell you that hybrids are the future for their efficiency properties – reducing fuel economy and thus the reliance on fossil fuels. But I’m a nerd, so my attentions were elsewhere on the topic.

The notion of hybrid performance was brought to the fore by none other than the emergence of the holy trinity of hybrid hypercars – the McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari, and Porsche 918 Spyder. But in the real world – for the bulk of us that can’t afford such engineering marvels, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) commuter cars are the closest we’re likely to get to this tech for some time. But all that glitters isn’t gold, and in the real world, the functionality of hybrid offerings differs from that of bona fide performance car royalty. Real world hybrid and PHEV cars also have some real world flaws too, along with some real world benefits. But do the pros outweigh the cons? My recent experiences in a PHEV Volvo XC90 T8 eAWD brought some of these to light.

The Pros

With the many legal battles fought against manufacturers in the United States in recent years over fuel consumption, manufacturers have been forced to be more honest with their figures. As a result, you’re likely to get pretty close to claimed figures in a hybrid. But because they’re being more honest, the figures often aren’t all that spectacular. Take for example the Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV – with claimed combined consumption of 27 mpg – offering only 3 mpg more than its non hybrid counterpart, the T6.

But think of where you use the most fuel when driving, and it’ll be in one of two scenarios: sitting in traffic around the office, or driving through suburban streets on your way home, where speeds are low and stops are frequent. It’s here, right here, where the hybrid makes the most sense. Off goes the engine and the 5 mile traffic jam or the last 10 mile commuter in suburbia is managed without a single drop of archaic fossil fuel being burnt. Your highway journey still uses fuel – although nowhere near as much as the power figures of most PHEVs would suggest; which leads me to the next benefit of hybrids, and particularly those of the plug-in variety.

Performance benefits hugely, even on commuter based hybrids – though be careful not to judge their abilities out of context. Often, a dash of electric juice is enough to up power outputs by nearly 100 horsepower; sometimes more, sometimes less. The extra power and corresponding torque – instantly available – gives you a shot out of the blocks that’ll scare even the likes of a brawny performance hot hatch, though the advantage will most often be short lived. But in a city environment, where these cars are meant to be used, that brief dash is all you need to make a gap in the traffic or tear away from the intersection.

That lag-free, ‘suck your kidneys through the back of your seat’ instantaneous torque is addictive. If you haven’t yet had a hit, be careful – the first is free, but it leaves every other accelerative experience lacking in its wake. And it doesn’t care for weight either. Volvo’s XC90 T8 is a hefty SUV at more than 5100 pounds, but the 0-60 mph dash takes less than 5.6 seconds. Electrical torque doesn’t discriminate. But while the torque may be addictive, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles aren’t without their vices…

The Cons

Many hybrids are born out of necessity to have an offering in the market – and as such their architecture isn’t designed with heavy battery packs in mind. Add the additional 300-500 pounds to a standard commuter hatch, and suddenly you have a very overweight vehicle, with all the compromises that brings with it – more body roll, suspension that can’t handle the weight, and poor braking performances. More often than not the fuel consumption benefits on a combined cycle are small compared to non-hybrid siblings using similar drivetrains.

Volvo’s XC90 for example offers similar figures for the T6 and T8 – both using the same twin-charged 2.0-liter engine. Out on the open road, both hybridized and non hybrid versions of a vehicle will consume roughly the same amount –posing little benefit in the area of efficiency, where hybrids are supposed to make the biggest difference. But I wonder, just how much more efficient that 2.0-liter twin-charged Volvo motor would be if it wasn’t hauling around an extra ±500 pounds of battery in the floor? The batteries, although heavy, also don’t offer a vast range in most cases. In the case of the Volvo XC90 T8, that’s a claimed 14 miles.

Few offer more than that, and while the distances you need electric power for are normally short, that range seems to deplete far quicker than the numbers might suggest – particularly if you leave the car’s computer systems to manage when electric power is used. You end up needing to charge them far more frequently than you’d think – overnight, when you arrive at the office, and then when you get home again, provided you haven’t done any other electrified running about throughout the day. If you live in some states, this isn’t a problem – with fast charge stations and charging infrastructure to be found quite easily in many areas – but in others it poses more of a problem.

The process of charging is also a rather time consuming one – a full charge takes a minimum of 3 hours provided the electricity grid plays its part, and provided you’re using a 240-volt power supply. There is some reprieve, though, as several hybrids can be put into a ‘re-gen’ mode to recoup some of the energy used – though the amount they regenerate is diminutive and this feature is only beneficial if your end destination is definitely downhill from the starting point of your trip.

So are Hybrids and PHEV’s worth it?

That’s the big question – trying to decide whether these engineering marvels are worth the extra weight, the extra inconvenience, and the extra money – all for what are arguably ‘eco bragging rights’ and the odd tax benefit and ability to use HOV lanes in some states. I like hybrids – I love the technological brilliance that goes into making them whizz silently in EV-only mode; the mechanical innovation behind blending futuristic electric energy with archaic fossil fuel combustion. For those that conform to a specific set of circumstances, geographically and habitually, they’re brilliant vehicles – wonders of engineering advancement.

For the rest of us, the 90% that don’t live in an ideal world, hybrids are more of a novelty item, a cool idea but one without real world applications……or perhaps they’re something more; portals to the future, perhaps. These flawed pieces of engineering are currently limited by engineering and battery technologies. But in a rapidly advancing technological world, with the likes of Tesla and Chevrolet making huge strides in electrified mobility, maybe hybrids and PHEVs are but small keys to unlocking the next great motoring evolution.

With every incarnation, hybridized vehicles will continually evolve and improve, until eventually what made the McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari, and Porsche 918 Spyder so incredible will permeate our everyday driving experiences. Not only will the motoring world be more environmentally friendly, but the augmentation of combustion with electricity, and the performance benefits it offers, will give driving enthusiasts broadened horizons and new levels of excitement and appeal.