Here is the story of the transition of a performance engine mechanic to a lover of the new dual-motor Tesla Model Y. Picking up the grandkids from school, we have noticed the growth in the Tesla population. We now have three Teslas picking up kids, along with a few other … [continued]
I picked up a Lectric XPeak 2.0 about 6 months ago, and have been riding it pretty steadily since. It’s easy to fall in love with flashy new things at first sight and miss a number of things, and it’s also not as comprehensive a look at the product. So … [continued]
For some reason, people are surprised to learn that many electric vehicles have a humble 12 volt battery onboard, just like the one you might find in a Honda Civic, for example. The 12 volt battery performs a number of critical functions. In a Tesla, it powers the exterior and … [continued]
By Friend of CleanTechnica Derek Orth Riding the CycVerve Fat Tire e-bike around the Bay Area, where steep hills and winding streets are part of daily life, gives a good sense of what this bike can really do. It’s a machine built on power and stability, and while it has … [continued]
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]
“What is it like to purchase and own a second hand electric car?” I asked Pat Pheeney at one of our recent EV owner meetups. He is the proud owner of the 9-year-old Nissan LEAF that stood out in the carpark. We met at the Cake & Coffee meeting at … [continued]
My wife and I spend our summers in at our lake house in Northern Wisconsin. We have 4 kids, 12 grandkids, and 5 great grandkids. They all gather from across the country to spend time with us there. Sitting on the pier and water skiing are a big part of … [continued]
We recently spent a week with a Chevy Blazer EV SS. It’s the sporty, high-performance version of Chevrolet’s electric midsize SUV. The following is a final video summary of our thoughts on the Blazer EV SS, and then our normal written review of the electric car broken down by: Exterior … [continued]
Anker is one of the most trusted names in consumer electronics, and has made a massive push into the portable power station business over the last few years. Over the last few weeks, I’ve upgraded all of our home chargers to Anker’s 47-watt wall connectors, their 100-watt charging blocks, and … [continued]
We recently got the chance to spend a week with the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS. This is the high-performance, sporty version of the Chevrolet Blazer EV. I’ll have a full written review and final video summary of our time with the electric midsize SUV at the end of the week, … [continued]
