Islands make perfect EV habitats. Driving distances are generally short, and the need to ship supplies from the mainland keeps gas prices high. Also, islands around the world face a lot of environmental challenges, and many island economies depend on tourism, so the level of green consciousness tends to be high. Island governments around the… Read more »
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Unclean at Any Speed: constructive criticism or anti-EV hit job?
In a recent editorial in IEEE Spectrum, author and former GM employee Ozzie Zehner asserts that electric vehicles are not as environmentally friendly as boosters claim, and may even be browner than ICEs. “Dozens of think tanks and scientific organizations have ventured conclusions about the environmental friendliness of electric vehicles. Most are supportive, but a few… Read more »
Nationwide: Estonia’s network of DC fast chargers
It is by far the largest fast-charging network in Europe, and the largest single project of its kind in the world.
Tesla offers Model S drivers free sunlight
The sleek and stylish stations use Tesla’s proprietary technology to charge the EV at 90 kW, allowing EV travelers to replenish three hours of driving at 60 mph in about half an hour.
Why I bought a Volt
I swore I would never buy a new car… and yet, December 23, 2010, I took delivery of my brand new, cyber gray metallic Chevrolet Volt – number 186 off the assembly line – and I couldn’t be happier. The car is amazing. But don’t take my word for it – to date the Volt… Read more »
California city to test 2013 Fit EV
The electric 5-door hatchback is part of a study that also includes Google and Stanford University, and will provide Honda with real-world feedback on the new EV’s performance.