SUVs have had two distinct reputations. One as a family carry-all capable of hauling lots of people, their stuff and the occasional trailer. The other is as a fuel-chugging, bloated example of everything that’s wrong with the world. Love them or hate them, the SUV became the target of plenty of attacks that blamed them […]
Electric Cars
Electric cars are the future the and market is growing quickly and the technology varies by model. Check here for reviews and opinions on the latest models.
Compact Electric Car from Mercedes Benz
Just as BMW starts delivery of the i3 in the US, Mercedes Benz has released pricing on the upcoming B-Class Electric Drive which is set for release this summer. While the gasoline and diesel B-Class have been available in numerous markets around the world including Canada, it has never been available in the US. What’s […]
BMW enters the electric vehicle market
In a 3 continent introduction, BMW has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV), the i3. Simultaneously announced in New York, London and Beijing, BWW staged the flashy introduction to show off what they’ve described as a ‘purpose built’ EV. BMW has said that the i3 will achieve 100 miles or more on a single charge and will […]
Fast charging for electric cars rolls out
Blink, the operator of public EV charging stations, began offering DC Fast Chargers in some locations last week with promises to roll out more locations in the near future. Service began in San Diego and Los Angeles last week. It is set to start in San Francisco on July 23 with locations in Arizona, Tennessee, […]
Lowering the cost of electric car chargers
Image Credit: Gary Coronado A group named EMW (Electric Motor Works) of Palo Alto, Calif., has developed a lost-cost alternative to the pricey 240-volt electric car chargers that are currently available.But wait, there is even better news. It’s open sourced, meaning the blueprints are open, and anyone who cares to can make improvements. The cost? […]