It’s the hottest car you can’t buy. The hottest car on the market right now might be one that isn’t even technically ON the market. In fact, production hasn’t even started, and the cars aren’t expected until late 2017. Meet the newest Tesla, Model 3. The lack of availability hasn’t stopped hundreds of thousands from…
EV Batteries: From Landfill To Second Life
Environmentalists can feel good about re-use of EV batteries. Environmentalists often face moral quandaries -if they are vegan, and drink almond milk is that worsening the drought in California? If an electric vehicle is powered by a plant run on coal, is that worse for the environment? And if the lithium-ion batteries used in EVs contribute…
2015 Chevy Volt: The best used car on the road?
Great deals on pre-owned models and 30 miles of battery power adds up to irresistible. My daughter begs me to buy a Chevrolet Volt. She loves its looks and the way the car feels inside (I don’t disagree). The Volt’s hatchback shape and open cargo area gives it a roomy, airy feel; its four bucket…
Introducing the 2016 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
A new hybrid is coming to town. There’s a new hybrid electric car to watch for debuting this fall- the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). While the 2016 Sonata Hybrid will be available nationwide, the release of the Plug-In model will be limited to California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New…