So, are we not at a point where we have stopped calling internal combustion engines “motor” since we need to distinguish them from EV power plants, which are, in fact, actual motors?

Sure, some form of punishment is required. But that seems a bit aggressive for simply misusing their/there/they’re

The belt from the motoring engine’s crankshaft then spins the unit, which creates energy for the 48-volt battery.

My ‘98 is rolling strong at 264k. Got it on craigslist for $900 about 16,000 miles ago. Just about to go through the front end with shocks, brakes, wheel bearings, U-joints, etc. The only engine work required so far has been cap/rotor plugs and wires. Uses about a quart of oil between 5000 mile changes. And it’s not…

DEF isn’t injected only during regeneration. It’s used in the SCR part to break down NOx and should be getting injected constantly while the engine is running

Because it’s “D Bax” for short?

How about