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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.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Question #1: How does an EV\\u2019s 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\\u2019s 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?\\xa0
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Is an Electric Car Right for Your Next Road Trip
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/is-an-electric-vehicle-right-for-your-next-road-trip-a3742578426/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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Brake Lights Can Fail to Provide Fair Warning on Some Electric Vehicles
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/brake-lights-can-fail-to-provide-fair-warning-on-some-evs-a9533519285/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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How Well Can an Electric Pickup Truck Tow?
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/how-well-can-an-electric-pickup-truck-tow-a1149286680/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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Car Safety Guide
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/car-safety-guide-a6462424223/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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