Electric Car

Investor’s guide to electric vehicle ETFs
Investor’s guide to electric vehicle ETFs
The transportation industry is in the middle of a massive transformation that could potentially bring trillions of dollars to the global economy. At the center of this shift are electric vehicles... Read more...
SHOULD I CONVERT MY CLASSIC TO ELECTRIC?
SHOULD I CONVERT MY CLASSIC TO ELECTRIC?
Making headlines for its silent transportation for last year's hottest royal couple, the E-Type Zero electric conversion by Jaguar Classic was not only a turning point for electric conversions, it was... Read more...
Used Cars that Make Great Electric Car Conversions
Used Cars that Make Great Electric Car Conversions
Electric cars are catching on. The best-selling electric vehicle (EV) so far is the Nissan Leaf, which has sold more than 100,000 vehicles globally – about half of those in the U.S. Before... Read more...
A guide to converting your old car to electric
A guide to converting your old car to electric
It turns out that there are many valid reasons to convert a car to electric in Australia, starting with the fact that it’s a method of extending the life of... Read more...
Ask Electric Car Conversion Questions
Ask Electric Car Conversion Questions
Do you have a conversion question, but don't even have the mechanical skills to know how to ask it, or whether the answer was already in the book you bought... Read more...
Build Your Own Electric Car
Build Your Own Electric Car
  You can build your own electric car, if you can manage to change your own oil and wiper blades. It takes a little know-how, but it's not rocket science.... Read more...
The cost of converting your classic car to electric
The cost of converting your classic car to electric
Have you been considering an electric car? Or maybe a classic car? Maybe a combination of the two – giving economical motoring in a retro package.  How much would such... Read more...
The DIY Electric Car Conversion-Should You Try It?
The DIY Electric Car Conversion-Should You Try It?
Electric car conversion kits abound on the Internet so do your homework to find the one that’s right for you. You can also find instructional videos both for purchase and... Read more...
HOW TO EXTEND YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE LIFESPAN
HOW TO EXTEND YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE LIFESPAN
We bring you tips to help you both extend your electric vehicle lifespan and increase its autonomy, as well as eliminate range anxiety.   Battery is, in essence, electric vehicle’s most important... Read more...
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
Electric cars are taking over the transport sector, with their low maintenance and reduced natural fuel consumption. Vehicle owners are switching to EV in 2020 because they can recharge their... Read more...
How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?
How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?
One of the greatest fears in owning an electric car is how long do electric car batteries last? For many people, the thought of having a car that runs on... Read more...
How to choose the right EV charger for you
How to choose the right EV charger for you
Electric vehicles are quick, less noisy and environmentally friendly. Their use has continued to rise due to their reliability and convenience plus a unique touch of style that gives you... Read more...
Can infrastructure keep up with EV sales?
Can infrastructure keep up with EV sales?
The increase in demand for electric vehicles across the UK calls for infrastructural improvements. With the focus to go green, car owners opt for electric vehicles leading to an increase in... Read more...
Driving an Electric Car for Maximum Efficiency
Driving an Electric Car for Maximum Efficiency
  By Brad Berman · November 06, 2014 The name of the game is boosting efficiency above four miles per kilowatt-hour. No matter how you drive an electric car, it’s going to be... Read more...
The Real Price of EV Public Charging
The Real Price of EV Public Charging
  By Brad Berman · April 24, 2019   The gallon is a familiar measurement for most people. Just think about a gallon of milk and you know exactly how big it is.... Read more...
Quick Charging of Electric Cars
Quick Charging of Electric Cars
Acommon criticism of electric cars is that EVs take too long to charge. That attitude is based on the common experience of drivers of gas-powered cars who, in the course... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Electric Car Charging Networks
The Ultimate Guide to Electric Car Charging Networks
When it comes to refueling a car, drivers of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles have it easy. They roll up to any one of about 100,000-plus gas stations in the U.S.,... Read more...
Combining Solar Panels with an Electric Car
Combining Solar Panels with an Electric Car
For most electric car drivers, it’s only a matter of time before this idea pops up: Why don’t I install solar panels so I can run my car on sunshine?... Read more...
Understanding Unique EV Specs of a Plug-in Vehicle
Understanding Unique EV Specs of a Plug-in Vehicle
Shopping for a new car can be a daunting task. Sure, we have a gut reaction to a vehicle’s brand, size, design, level of comfort or even its color. But... Read more...
Electric Vehicles and the Smart Grid
Electric Vehicles and the Smart Grid
Electric vehicles represent an invaluable resource to the American electricity system, especially as it transitions into the ultimate vision of a so-called “Smart Grid.” Far from being a risk or... Read more...
A Simple, Affordable Solution for 240-Volt EV Charging
A Simple, Affordable Solution for 240-Volt EV Charging
Thankfully, there are new solutions for reducing the charging time without springing for a Level 2 charging station that could cost $1,000 or more to buy and install. Several companies... Read more...
Buying Your First Home EV Charger
Buying Your First Home EV Charger
It may surprise EV newbies to learn that an electric car’s charger is found on board the vehicle. The charger is not the thing on the wall, but rather the... Read more...
Seven Things To Know About Buying a Plug-In Car
Seven Things To Know About Buying a Plug-In Car
For all the differences between gas and electric cars, there is one key similarity. You still need to go through a salesperson at a car dealership. And dealerships are in... Read more...
Electric Cars Pros and Cons
Electric Cars Pros and Cons
It only takes one ride in a battery-powered car to understand the improved ride quality of an EV compared to a vehicle using a petroleum-powered internal combustion engine. An electric... Read more...
How much does it cost to get an electric charger installed at home?
How much does it cost to get an electric charger installed at home?
Whether you already have an electric vehicle (EV) or you’re looking to get one for the first time, home charging is an important factor to consider. Some people prefer to test an... Read more...
EVs that are more affordable than petrol cars
EVs that are more affordable than petrol cars
Electric vehicles (EVs) are often seen as being more expensive than petrol cars, but if the fuel saving costs are taken into account and the upfront purchase price is spread... Read more...
How much does it cost to get an electric charger installed at home?
How much does it cost to get an electric charger installed at home?
Whether you already have an electric vehicle (EV) or you’re looking to get one for the first time, home charging is an important factor to consider. Some people prefer to test an... Read more...
How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?
How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?
In the first seven months of 2020, registrations of new pure electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK were up 112% on the whole of 2019. Even in the face of a global... Read more...
Motivating and educating an electric vehicle owner
Motivating and educating an electric vehicle owner
Buying an electric vehicle is a journey. Most who ‘go electric’ would have purchased or leased a vehicle before, but an EV is different. Until recently, new electric vehicle drivers... Read more...
The Best U.S. Cities For Electric Vehicle Drivers
The Best U.S. Cities For Electric Vehicle Drivers
If you’ve done even the most preliminary research on electric vehicles (EVs), you know that California, especially the Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay areas, are EV-adoption hubs in... Read more...
EVs Are Already Cheaper to Drive, but Expanded Charging Networks Make Ownership Even Better
EVs Are Already Cheaper to Drive, but Expanded Charging Networks Make Ownership Even Better
In 2017, a report from BloombergNEF wrote that electric vehicles would make up 54% of new car sales worldwide by 2040. In the 2020 version, published after the start of COVID-19,... Read more...
Range: It’s No Longer The Key Excuse for Not Buying An EV
Range: It’s No Longer The Key Excuse for Not Buying An EV
With the overall average range of electric vehicles available in the US headed toward 300 miles in the next few years, range as the key hurdle to adoption is being... Read more...
Electric Vehicle (EV) FAQs
Electric Vehicle (EV) FAQs
Following are quick answers and/or links to answers to additional resources for various frequently asked questions about EVs and EV charging stations and networks. If you are a journalist or... Read more...
Can the US Reach 50 Million EVs in Operation by 2030?
Can the US Reach 50 Million EVs in Operation by 2030?
One thing that really stood out for me was Mary’s opening salvo that in order to achieve climate goal targets, the US would need to reach 50 million (or about... Read more...
Electric Vehicles & Energy Management
Electric Vehicles & Energy Management
I recently had an opportunity to drive a Nissan Leaf for a period of four days. I was struck by how easy it was to incorporate into my usual habits…and... Read more...
USA Electric Vehicle Incentives Explained
USA Electric Vehicle Incentives Explained
There is often much confusion surrounding AFVs (Alternative Fuel Vehicles) and their incentives. Many utilities, federal, state, and local governments –even some employers- are all offering rebates and incentives for... Read more...
How to charge your Electric Vehicle safely and simply
How to charge your Electric Vehicle safely and simply
If electric vehicles (EVs) are to become common features of the sustainable urban mobility scene, safe and effective charging facilities are needed. What charging infrastructure is currently in place to... Read more...
Electrify America Needs Some Big Improvements In US Southeast
Electrify America Needs Some Big Improvements In US Southeast
  September 30th, 2020 by Cynthia Shahan    Photo courtesy Electrify America. I drive a short-range EV long distances. It takes more time, more days and nights, but it works. I routinely... Read more...
Electric car charging station reated: what is best, what is cheapest, what to avoid?
Electric car charging station reated: what is best, what is cheapest, what to avoid?
There is a lot to consider when it comes to purchasing an electric-car charging station, as it can affect the ownership experience and the convenience of using the car. While... Read more...
5 Reasons to Buy an Electric Car
5 Reasons to Buy an Electric Car
The fast growing popularity of electric cars has been caused by a number of factors, including influential industry backers, government subsidies and the evident financial benefits. However, the technology is... Read more...
Who’s Trying to Kill the Electric Car?
Who’s Trying to Kill the Electric Car?
Perhaps you saw the movie based on the GM’s EV1 “Who Killed the Electric Car”.  Was it a conspiracy or was it a business decision based on economics?  Whatever the... Read more...
The End of the Internal Combustion Engine
The End of the Internal Combustion Engine
Even the name conjures images of the industrial revolution – the internal combustion engine. At its inception it was a marvel of moving parts and complicated interactions delicately balanced yet... Read more...
7 Benefits of Switching to Electric Cars
7 Benefits of Switching to Electric Cars
Buying a new car is always a significant investment, often involving plenty of research and testing beforehand, and buyers will likely give new, upcoming electric models a similar treatment. Electric... Read more...