News: Audi E-tron Gets “Short” Range But Green Build
It’s logical that the Audi E-tron, the company’s first all-electric model due in dealer showrooms next month, should come under the microscope and be called out for any shortcomings.
News: Kia + Amazon Link for Home Charging
Kia and Amazon are partnering on a program where, when you drive out of a Kia dealership in your Soul EV, Niro EV or PHEV or Optima PHEV, you can easily order a home charger and installation through Amazon.
Interview: UPS Looks Toward an Electric Fleet
UPS manages a fleet that includes more than 1,000 electric and hybrid electric vehicles, as part of its “Rolling Laboratory” of approximately 9,300 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.
Personal: Two Years with My Chevrolet Bolt EV
After two years, the three things that stand out about my Chevrolet Bolt EV are: 1. It’s done exactly what I wanted, with virtually no problems, 2. Time has flown, and 3. I really do love my car.
10 Arguments For/Against Electric Trucks
The non-profit North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is all about pushing environmentally beneficial, cost-effective efficiencies in the trucking industry, which they back up with deep research and real-world data. After studying the developing battery electric (BE) truck market, they came up with a balanced list that gave plenty of ammunition for both sides of the big rig EV discussion.
News: Volkswagen’s Electrify America will Install EV Chargers at Target and Walmart
Volkswagen recently announced that Electrify America would build ultrafast EV charging stations at more than 200 Target and Walmart locations around the country in 34 states by mid-2019.
Tech: Electric Car Charging–A Primer
Practice safety and precaution when charging up, at home or in public charging stations. Even though electric cars are safer than liquid fuel vehicles, you should still be careful and respect other car owners.
The Best States to Own an Electric Car
Electric vehicles are quickly growing in popularity, and many states around the country are actively encouraging residents to purchase electric vehicles.
News: WattTime App Points You To Clean Energy When Charging EVs
WattTime, a Berkeley, Calif., nonprofit, developed a smartphone app that will help you charge your battery electric vehicle with green energy.
EVs Can Go with the FLO
FLO has set up a network of thousands of pubic charging stations throughout Canada.