Author: Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler

The future and the past -- granddaughter & Tesla Model 3 near settlers' dugout homes and barn in Castle Valley, Utah. Photo by Fritz Hasler

Updated Primer: Why & How To Buy An Electric Car!

  Why you should buy an electric car! An electric car is superior technology. If you’ve never driven one, you don’t know about this: They have amazing instant acceleration and are smooth as silk. Fewer moving parts (no complex internal combustion engine and transmission, so lower maintenance costs) No noise … [continued]

Geothermal Power Plant. Cove Fort, Utah. Fritz Hasler Photos

The Next Great Investment Opportunity: Get Rich Quick From New “Green” Energy

It’s happened to you on the internet, some enticing topic, a magic excelsior for weight loss, or a way to get rich quick. You have to open 30 web pages while they beat around the bush, then finally they tell you how buy the excelsior for a special one-time only … [continued]

Girls on e-scooters. Pleasant Grove, Utah. November 2, 2025. Fritz Hasler Photos

E-Bike & E-Scooter Mobility For Parents & Children

Look at what I saw on the bike trail a few days ago: Traditionally, scooters were a kids’ toy and e-bikes were for adult transportation and recreation. However, with the advent of powerful batteries and electric motors there has been a revolution in what is possible for both recreation and … [continued]

My brother's 2024 Tesla Model Y in Madison, Wisconsin. October 2025. Photo by Galen Hasler.

A Broad Family EV Journey, Including Tesla FSD 14 for a Member with Parkinson’s

With the purchase of a 2nd Tesla Model Y in the last few weeks, my immediate family now has 5 Teslas. My brother and I were early adopters of electric vehicles. My first was a Nissan Leaf lease for $200/month starting February 31, 2014. I followed that with two more … [continued]

The Future and The Past. Elizabeth and Tesla Model 3 in front of settlers' dugout homes and barn. Castle Valley, Utah. November 17, 2019. Photo by Fritz Hasler.

6 Years & 160,000+ Miles on My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range — Where…

Why do we still love our 2019 Tesla Model 3 after 6 years and over 160,000 miles? Note: my odometer just hit 164,449. We just finished our annual ~1551-mile fall migration from northern Wisconsin to Utah, mostly via I-80 this time, and Tesla is still the only brand of EVs … [continued]

Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) Supervised V12.6.3. February 28, 2025. Photo by Fritz Hasler | CleanTechnica.

Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised Update/Tweaks

I will be turning 85 this month, so I definitely don’t mind getting some help with the driving. It’s especially appreciated when I’m tired on the long drive home at night after a concert in Salt Lake City.The navigation appears to remember my driving history and present the correct destination … [continued]

2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance. Lindon, Utah. June 24, 2025.

Last Chance to Get a Really Good Deal on a Very Capable Electric Vehicle

You’ve been thinking about taking advantage of the superior technology of an electric vehicle for a long time, but you’ve needed a kick in the pants to get you over the hump. Your primary vehicle is only a few years old, so you are not about to trade it in. … [continued]