You don’t need to install A “special charger” at home, though you may want to. First off, I think we need to clear the myth that you need a special outlet to own a plug-in an EV (electric vehicle). You don’t. You can plug in an EV into your household outlet, which most people have…
8 Tesla Facts That Make Us Love This Brand Even More
I may be biased, but personally, I love Tesla. And think it’s the best electric car company out there. The cars are beautiful and it’s a very eccentric company, to say the least. Who sends one of their cars to space, and pays homage to the 1987 comedy Space Balls, with Ludicrous Speed Mode? These…
Electric Super Car Superstar: Porsche Taycan Charges Onto the Global Electric Stage
📸 This beauty is set to rock our world. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make a car choice that helps to avenge global warming, to harness the flowing water, the warming sun and the blowing wind, all to power a thrilling drive? Porsche thought so, too. As it became clear that car companies…
Kia Soul EV: The Happiness of Electric Driving. And the Joy of Getting There
You want electric, but you need space. Yes, you can have both. If you were to design the perfect car, it would have tons of room for all of your stuff and people, be a cozy space for conversation and music, and not take up a half a football field to park. And of course,…
2019 Hyundai Kona EV Electric Car: Yes, This Crossover is All Electric!
A mindful soul and the spirit of an SUV. If you’re on the hunt for an electric car that hits everything on your must-have list, the Hyundai Kona Electric might just steal your heart. That’s because Hyundai’s approach to the design of alternative fuel cars is to adapt the system— electric, hybrid, fuel cell or…
Fun to Drive and Great Electric Range, Is the 2017 VW e-Golf the Best Electric Car?
Electric is the future, and this is a great place to start Electric vehicles – or EVs –have become more and more prevalent over the past few years with many car manufacturers jumping into the category. Cars, in general, serve many purposes, but most people need their vehicles specifically to get them to work and…
Plug In and Charge Up: BMW’s Electric Cars are the Foundation of Its Future
The Ultimate Driving Machine plans to electrify your future, too! If you thought Tesla had the all-electric luxury car market cornered, think again. BMW has joined other car makers in declaring their love for electrification and dedication to making it happen, both in the US and around the globe. BMW is fortifying its electric-driven car…
Is An Electric Car Right For You? Why an EV Might a Girl’s Perfect Car
Surprised? Don’t Be. Check Out the 2018 Nissan Leaf and See I’m always on the lookout for the perfect car. One that is great on paper—that is, it accommodates my life and needs— and perfect in person. What I need: Room for my stuff Room for my people A place to put my handbag Seats…
Why the All-Electric 2018 Nissan Leaf Feels Good All Over
Feel Good Driving in the 2018 Nissan Leaf As a hybrid vehicle driver for 10 years, I’ve been excited to watch the automotive industry move away from fossil fuels and develop vehicles using alternative fuel sources. Every year, more and more automobile brands are expanding their fleets to include hybrid and electric models, and that’s…
Meet the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV: What It’s Like Inside the Electric Car Cult
I just might be a convert. This is really good. Here’s the thing about electric cars (or EVs as they’re known): From the outside they’re often square little geek-mobiles, with drivers more concerned about what is going on inside than what they look like on the outside. That’s changing, of course, as sporty, stylish electrified…