Some people think “Citroën” is how you say “weird” in French, and the new Citroën oli does nothing to dispel that idea. This is a company that has always charted its own course. It was one of the first to manufacture front-wheel drive cars like the 11CV sedan that became … [continued]
Getting started with DC fast charging can be kind of intimidating. Charging at home? That’s easy. Just plug the thing in (assuming it’s been installed or you can use Level 1). But, when it comes to fueling up away from home, new EV buyers will often be used to the … [continued]
Electric cars are not a danger to the electrical grid. In fact, they may provide essential services that stabilize it.
Article by Samantha Houston, a senior vehicles analyst for the Clean Transportation program at Union of Concerned Scientists. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) contains a tax credit that can be used for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. You might have missed it because its name is a bit wordy and doesn’t … [continued]
For those of us who don’t own our home, it can be challenging to electrify. Installing EV charging, putting in rooftop solar, changing out your heater, stove, and water heater, and many other things just aren’t going to happen because the owner won’t spring for the upgrades to save you … [continued]
Converting to electric vehicles for fleets has never been more compelling, and the recent rise in gas and diesel fuel prices has hammered that home. Fleet managers across the US and globally are facing pressure to electrify their fleets. There are many considerations and decisions that come with making the … [continued]
Do more EVs mean more pain, or more HELP for the aging US energy grid?
As the adoption of electric cars, trucks, and buses gains momentum, many people are wondering if the electric grid is up to the task of charging all of those vehicles. There are really two questions rolled up into that thought, differentiated by timescale: Can the grid handle all of the … [continued]
In-road, wireless EV charging is one way to make electric vehicles more affordable and avert the impending EV charging apocalypse.
Editor’s note: UpDate: It’s for commercial use only – not residential. The Nissan-approved FE-15 bidirectional charger is available for commercial and government fleet owners. Update Info from Daniel Cherrin As long as I’ve been reading and writing about electric vehicles, people have been eager to see electric vehicles power homes and … [continued]
