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Are Electric Cars Actually Better for the Environment?

April 21, 2022 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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Some people are saying that electric cars are just as bad for the environment as combustion engines. Some people are saying electric cars are even worse. There are a ton of myths surrounding electric vehicles and just how eco-friendly they are, with some based in fact and some completely made up. It can be hard to find… 

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How to Decide if an Electric Car Is Right for Your Lifestyle

January 23, 2022 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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Before you go electric, you’ll have to do your research. Just like every other big decision you make in your life, swapping to an electric car requires a hard look at you lifestyle, including your finances, preferences, and living situation. It can be pretty overwhelming, but before you give up, we’re here to help! We’ve… 

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MPGe, kWh, 4xe? Everything You Need to Know About Electric Car Lingo

August 30, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock 1 Comment

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Now that you know the difference between BEVs and PHEVs, it’s time to dig deeper. There are tons of unfamiliar terms, acronyms, and measurements thrown around in the EV world, and they can get overwhelming pretty quickly if you haven’t had the luxury of following EV development for the past few years. But you don’t… 

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Are Electric Vehicles Dangerous?

August 13, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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When it comes to cars, safety is probably one of your main concerns. And I’m sure you don’t want your desire to do better for the environment to be at odds with the choices you make to protect your family. That’s why, today, we’re breaking down some of the biggest myths about electric vehicle safety… 

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This Is the Future of Electric Technology

April 27, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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  Electric vehicles are here to stay—and the electric technology is only going to keep getting more and more impressive. Cars that can be used as emergency generators during power outages? Ranges of over 500 miles? Battery technology that turns your vehicle into a sleek machine optimizing its power? It’s all on its way in… 

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BEVs, PHEVs, and Hybrids: Everything You Need to Know About Cars With Alternative Power

April 19, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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BEV? PHEV? IDK! If you’re feeling lost in the lingo of alternative fuel source vehicles, you’re not alone. Terms like PHEV or 4xe are being thrown around a lot lately as cars swap from gasoline power to electricity (or even hydrogen!), and it can be easy to feel disoriented. And that’s okay. The words we… 

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Plug-in hybrids electrify the air at this year’s auto shows

January 28, 2015 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

2016 Chevrolet Volt

With Chevrolet Volt leading the way—and inspired by consumers who like having a choice—major manufacturers ready plug-in hybrids for 2015. Everyone likes fewer trips to the gas station. It’s a luxury. Because, you know, standing in the freezing cold, getting snowed on while you dirty your hands and spill gas on your boots—not fun. Or,… 

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Green Game Changers Took The Stage at 2014 Washington, DC Auto Show

March 14, 2014 by Holly Reich Leave a Comment

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Where Industry, Policy and Automotive Companies Come to Show You What They’re Up To While you might not find luminaries like Kim Kardashian or Jay Leno at auto shows, you will mingle with public policy makers, auto manufacturers and industry forces focused on the future of the car industry.  SBC Contributor Holly Reich talks about… 

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Hybrid Electric Plug-In EV Ecoboost–What the What?!?

October 9, 2012 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

What you need to know about electric, plug-in and hybrids, and how to tell which is right for you  Two painful realities are becoming more and more apparent: The price of gas continues to climb, and cities are becoming more crowded. And, those trends are expected to continue.

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