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EV Knowledge Guide What's actually under the hood of an EV? Open the front of a modern electric vehicle and the layout looks unfamiliar. There's no engine, no exhaust manifold, no oil cap. What you see instead is a different kind of machine: power conversion hardware, orange high-voltage cabling, multiple coolant loops, and a 12-volt battery that's still doing the same job it always did. Here's how to read what you're looking at. MikesCarInfo.com · A Plain-English Walkthrough The Layout A different kind of machine The front bay of an EV is a power-electronics and thermal-management area. The drama of a combustion engine is gone, replaced by hardware that converts electricity, manages heat, and supports the conventional 12-volt systems every modern car still needs. The center section is usually dominated by a large silver or gray assembly. That's the power electronics module, and it's doing several ...

2027 Buyer's Guide · Second Generation The 2027 Kia Telluride grows up. A first-ever hybrid powertrain. A genuinely capable X-Pro. A near-luxury cabin that punches well above its sticker price. Here's everything you need to know before you walk onto the lot. MikesCarInfo.com Complete buyer's guide Updated for the 2027 model year Starting MSRP $39,190 LX trim, before destination Hybrid MPG 35 EPA combined, EX FWD Hybrid Range 637 mi EPA, EX FWD on a single tank Horsepower 329 Turbo Hybrid combined output 2nd-Row Legroom 43.0″ Class-leading per Kia Watch first Video reviews from MikesCarInfo Real-world driving impressi...