narrative. 1  narratage-The technique of having one character in the role of storyteller or the act of inserting bits of explanation into a narrative. 2  narrative-First an adjective meaning telling the facts of a story, from Latin narrare, which is also the base of narrate.
Although hybrid batteries were intended to last the lifetime of the vehicle, some battery packs are losing power and performance earlier than their owners would like. Tell-tale signs include low energy, reduced torque, quick loss of battery charge, limited performance and significantly lower gas mileage.
âThe Civic Hybrid, which has been a reliable car overall in most years, has a big problem with its drive battery,â the report starts. âThe 2009 model was the worst: Almost one in five owners needed a replacement hybrid battery in our 12-month survey period.â. The issues arenât limited to just the 2009 model either.