Personal: Looking Forward to an Electric Decade
What began in 2019 and promises to accelerate in 2020 is company for Tesla’s current and future vehicles.
Personal: Fidelio II–My New/Old EV for 2020
The third option was to grab a used EV. I recently researched the used EV market, and found there are some great deals out there. So, I decided that I would go cheap and try to keep my monthly payments under $200.
Personal: My Chevy Volt—10,000 Miles=50 Gallons
Beyond the incredible fuel economy, 10 grand of miles has reinforced my long-held opinion about the Chevrolet Volt, one established when I first drove a Gen. 1 Volt when they were launched. While not a sports car, the low center of gravity created by the floor-mounted battery pack, coupled with the torque from its twin electric motors, turn the Volt into a sporty hatch.
Personal: In Search of My Next Electric Car
I know that I want another EV. Over the last several years, I’ve tested pretty much all of the offerings on the market for a week at a time, starting with a Nissan Leaf in 2011.
Opinion: EVs Are Here: What Does It Mean for Auto Dealers’ Service Revenue?
While EVs present a big environmental boost and economic potential, one area that will likely be disrupted is traditional maintenance and repairs at automotive dealers.
Personal: Chevy Bolt EV Mysteriously Loses Half its Range
Over the last few months, my Chevrolet Bolt let me down. Nothing broke and it drove fine, but when I charged it, it said it was full at about 100 miles.
Personal: 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Crushes Kia Niro EV in Cargo Space
The Niro EV is the current range champion for mid-priced BEVs, and is a first-class EV that is tops in many respects, but the claim that the Niro has superior interior room over the Leaf Plus isn’t true.
Personal: Chevrolet Volt & Accell Charger
Well, here I go with my best objective look at my 10-month-old Chevrolet Volt and how it’s worked in my life.
Personal: Skip Scooters–a First Ride
Micromobility, as represented by scooters and electrically assisted bikes, is with us now. It makes a lot of sense in dense urban areas, where driving a car is a pain and environmentally irresponsible.
Opinion: EVs Are Coming: How Will the Car Service Change?
Another ongoing concern in the electric cars vs. gas cars discussion is the fate of thousands of people who work in gas stations were we to fully transition to electric vehicles.