EVs: “Battery swap” for motorbikes in Africa
A new venture in several African nations provides a "battery swap" for electric motorcycles.
Energy: US Sec of Energy blocks EV charger access with a gas vehicle
The U.S. Sec.of Energy sets off on a multi-state EV car trip to demo EV utility-but has staff block an EV charger with a gas car so she'll be able…
Climate: We must eliminate all cars – including EVs
Activists say EVs are climate greenwashing; we must destroy all cars. So they set a bunch of other people's Teslas on fire.
EVs: Too few charging stations across much of the U.S.
While coastal states are well along in EV charging infrastructure, much of the middle of the country has very few yet.
EVs: What is a “gas guzzler”?
"Gas guzzler" is a widely misused (by the media) term - it means a car that today gets 22.5 mpg or less.
EVs: Telsa Model 3 “Highland” new version introduced
The new Tesla Model 3 features updated look, longer range, and lower manufacturing cost.
EVs: Electric vehicles no longer carry spare tires
Most small vehicles today no longer carry spare tires.
EVs, Business: The economics of adding EV chargers to gas stations
How gas station economics will change in the EV charging future (cnbc.com)
EVs: Ford CEO sees first hand that EV charging is a hurdle
He notes that charging is a problem, sometimes because the chargers are all in use, or that he could not charge at his hotel, and that at one charging station,…
EVs: Chevy EV Silverado’s expanding truck bed
New EV pickup trucks offering extended cabs with an expandable cargo area to handle 8+ foot loads.
EVs: Consumer Reports says EVs do not meet range expectations, especially in cooler weather
EV range in cold weather is a problem for those of us who live in 4-season climates.
EVs: Electric camper vans
The Winnebago EVR2 camper van has a range of 108 miles but carries 900 watts (at peak, optimal sun) of solar PV charging. The manufacturer estimates up to 4 hours…
EVs: E-bike charging burning down the house?
NY City reported 100 battery related fires and 13 fatalities - so far in 2023.
EVs: How long does your EV battery last? Data!
Check this out: New Study: How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last? (recurrentauto.com)