More and more automakers are looking into the electric vehicle game. Consumers are growing more conscious of sustainability but there have been drawbacks—mainly when it comes to battery range. If you’ve been thinking of going EV but anxious about your long-term commute, then you’re not alone. Round Trip From New York City To Washington D.C….
6 Things You Need to Know About Electric Vehicles
Don’t be afraid to ask. We’re here for you. I first learned about electric vehicles in the Wired magazine article about the GM EV1 project. In 2011 when Chevrolet debuted their first electric option, the Volt, I quickly visited our local dealership to check it out. I purchased the first generation Chevy Volt and…
Hey, Automakers: Ramp Up Your EV Production!
Survey shows that more than a third of Northeast drivers would like an electric vehicle. Car makers face a bit of a chicken and egg situation when it comes to electric vehicles. EVs require charging stations, but more charging stations won’t be built until enough drivers switch to EVs. So manufacturers need to know that…
New York Commits to Renewable Energy, With Ford, and Mark Ruffalo’s, Help
What is the Road to Renewables Tour? Mark Ruffalo explains, and we happily listen. New Yorkers for Clean Power launches a campaign on May 5 to support solar power and wind energy throughout New York state. As part of its commitment to renewable ‘clean’ energy, several environmental groups, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, Frack Action,…
Should You Buy a Tesla Model 3? Oh, Wait, You Can’t
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…
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…
Power Trio: Chevrolet, Disney and George Clooney
Disney premiere of Tomorrowland features Chevrolet and George Clooney. While New Yorkers drooled over the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum’s costume exhibit gala, the west coast had its own red carpet stars: George Clooney and the Chevy Volt at the world premiere of the latest Disney movie. Both star in the upcoming Tomorrowland movie and…
Seeing the Future At The New England Auto Show
Efficient cars, alternative fuels, lightweight materials and innovation, all pointing the way to the auto industry’s future. On the heels of giant North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, I traveled by train, plane and automobile to the New England Auto Show. This annual show, held last week at the Boston Convention and Exhibition…
Could Your Electric Vehicle Be Worse For The Environment than A Gas Car?
A new study says EVs may not be as green as we think It seems like a no-brainer; an electric vehicle is better for the environment than its gasoline burning cousin. But a new report shows that when you charge the battery for your EV, if the electricity used to provide the charge is fueled…