A recent video from TFLEV shows us that you don’t necessarily need to buy an expensive electric pickup to tow a trailer. In this case, the ID.4 got the job done on a long trip, including carrying some belongings during a cross-country move. In the video, they start off by … [continued]
During a recent YouTube session over dinner, I came across a video that asked a question I should have asked first: what happened with drone delivery? We’ve written about drone delivery before, and it seemed like a very promising field. What could be better than reducing traffic congestion using zero … [continued]
After writing about the stories I thought were the most impactful for EV charging in 2023, I realized that there was some pretty big news this year about the cars themselves. While some of these stories weren’t about the most amazing cars, they’re the ones that will have the greatest … [continued]
2023 was an exciting year for EV charging. In some ways, the stories of 2023 were a continuation of trends from 2022 and before, but in other ways, the whole charging landscape has changed. Let’s take a look back at this year’s most impactful stories and why they mattered so … [continued]
We all knew it was coming: the end of the line for the Bolt EV and EUV. To make space for Ultium vehicles, GM decided to cut production of the vehicle at the Orion plant as of December 20th. But, this isn’t the season finale. The vehicle is going on … [continued]
One of the great things about EVs is that they can save money. Nobody’s going to save money buying the highest-end EVs, obviously, but we’re to the point where budget EVs have a lower total cost of operation than comparable ICE Vehicles. Why? Because ICE vehicles need refilled with an … [continued]
One of the big challenges to home charging in the United States is that homes and garages often just don’t have good power for Level 2 charging. There may be a plug right near where you park your car, and that’s often true for apartment buildings and even multi-level parking … [continued]
A recent article at Retail Wire asks an important question: will EV charging be good for convenience stores, or will it hurt them? I’ve seen EV fans (including myself) opine on this topic, with some saying that they’ll help, while others think it will be the end of convenience stores. … [continued]
A recent article out of Illinois tells the story of a debate over a new EV charging law going into effect in the state. Earlier this year, Senate Bill 40 was passed, which will require single-family homes and newly constructed residential buildings with parking spaces. Starting January 1st, these properties … [continued]
When you think of military vehicles, iconic vehicles like the HMMWV (aka “Humvee”) and historical vehicles like the Jeep probably come to mind. But, we also have to keep in mind that for every fighter, there are at least ten support personnel making sure that those on the front line … [continued]
