Each wheel or pair of wheels is powered directly by an electric motor. Torque distribution is fully controlled by electronics. A third type of 4WD is found in some hybrid cars. Here, the internal ...
A first drive in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in hybrid, which manages 54 miles of electric range while delivering just the right amount of interior tech and luxury.
Electric motors have an advantage over gas engines in that every bit of torque the motor produces is available instantly. Gas motors have to build up torque, with the maximum torque only being ...