Electric, hybrid, petrol & diesel explained & compared!

Ever wondered what the differences are (including the pros/cons) of the most common car driveline types on the market? Paul Maric compares petrol against diesel, hybrid (including plug-in hybrid) and electric to give you a better idea of how each technology works and the pros/cons of each.

Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00
Petrol engine explained: 00:59
Diesel engine explained: 06:07
Hybrid drivetrain explained: 11:11
Full Electric drivetrain explained: 17:21
Final thoughts: 23:10

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[haydenlim]

One of those rare channels with interesting content! From halogen v leds to this!

[arnoldrono]

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[paiscoffeeoilfieldtoys]

Outstanding Tutorial, that explains all technical information about various types of engines with a mixture of hybrid-EV information, this video has clear guidelines for a non technical car purchaser to decide which vehicle would be suitable for purchase based on the requirements.
Very well done & keep up the good work, proud Australian 🇦🇺

[angelalee]

Thanks for this very informative video! Super love the practical demo! Makes it easy for me to understand the concepts :)

[wernergoosen]

Love this video, super interesting! I originally found your channel through the headlight comparison video, very glad I subscribed!

[CHS]

Paul mate this helps very much, I've been your subscriber for year now and I have to say you are the best in your league.🤘🏾🤙🏾

[madeforthewire]

I found this channel last week, and I've binged every single video. Such an informative, yet entertaining channel. I've been considering a new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 79 series and I loved the review--wish it came in came in auto, though. Well done, Paul and team!

[rehan.alam]

Great review and very well explained with impressive reasoning! Well done mate!

[DrAhmedRaouf]

Impressive comprehensive explanation, you rock Paul. Great video 👍

[patrickforde]

your videos are always very informative and easy to follow. keep up the good content

[lukeroberts]

Absolutely love these explainer videos! Thanks Paul!

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Awesome content. By far the best car channel!👌🏾

[fernei]

Thank you Paul, that is a fantastic explanation and clearly shows they are is a lot to consider.

[sandilemajiya]

Very informative. I am loving your channel.

[michaelmnmnguyen]

This is a wonderful explanation Paul. Thank you very much

[ddaroa]

This is a very informative video. You should do more like these.

[gauthamsunkara]

Totally awesome video Paul explaining all the different type Engines. Couldn't be any more clearer. Certainly beats Wikipedia if someone is trying to research these there... Thanks for creating and sharing.

[lindaniayanda]

This video was very informative, thanks Paul

[ramboexcess]

Great video mate. Very informative yet simple to understand for no knowledge people.

[baraneetharan]

Love this video. I thought all PHEVs had generators not engines - glad i learned something. Thank you again Car Experts.