V2X and V2G: What Are They and Why Do They Matter for EVs?
Introduction As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, you might have heard terms like V2X and V2G being thrown around in the news or in conversation. While many of these features haven’t become common yet, they’re important features that could change the way we...
How much can you get back from the MOR-EV Rebate?
How much can you save with MOR-EV? Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) isn’t just great for the environment—it can save you a lot of money, too. Massachusetts offers the MOR-EV rebate to help lower the upfront cost, making EVs more affordable than you might think....
Turbines, EVs and Whisky, Oh My!
Trip to Scotland My trip to Scotland was initially about indulging in history and whisky, but it turned into an enlightening journey through the landscape of sustainability. Upon arriving in Scotland, the green landscape stretched out for miles. At the edge of the...
Still Electrifying: Why EV Sales Still Aren’t Slowing
The Current Landscape In recent months, a mix of articles have emerged suggesting that the electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a slowdown. Headlines proclaiming stagnating EV sales have sparked debates and raised concerns about the future of the EV industry....
How Regenerative Braking on EVs Is Revolutionizing How We Drive
How Regenerative Braking on EVs Is Revolutionizing How We Drive Electric Vehicles (EVs) have a variety of new features setting themselves apart from their legacy fossil fuel counterparts. One of the most innovative features to come from this is regenerative braking, a...
Finding Your Zen in New EV Ownership
The Time Had Finally Come - I Was Buying an EV. The circumstances weren’t ideal as I had just found out my hybrid needed to be junked, but I was nonetheless thrilled to finally join the ranks of EV ownership. I knew that there would be challenges along the way,...
Behind the Wheel: Navigating the Fast Lane or Taking it Slow
If you are considering purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), one of your first questions will be: “How will I charge it?” To answer this question, you need to understand some charging basics. Note: Technically speaking, the device that plugs into your...
Non-Tesla EVs are Now Charging at Tesla Supercharging Stations!
Some of you may have read a previous blog where I asked, “Is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?”. I must say it feels like the beginning of the end to me. I’ve driven anywhere I want for over 4 years in my Tesla and have never waited or...
200+ MA Dealerships Enroll in Updated MOR-EV Program
Massachusetts is one of the first states to adopt a comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Part of that strategy includes the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by making them more affordable through a statewide EV rebate program called the...
How to Maximize EV Performance in Winter
Cold winter weather can be draining for humans and vehicles alike. Whether fueled by gas, electricity or both, all cars experience mild to moderate losses in performance during times of extreme weather, such as winter or summer. These losses are easy enough to...
Federal EV Tax Credit Changes
Everyone knows that our national politics have become very complicated and unfortunately, that is also the case for the federal tax credit on new electric vehicle (EV) purchases that was passed last year. We are on the cusp of a further restriction as to which...
“Cars of the Future” (You Can Buy Today!)
Legendary baseball player and quipster Yogi Berra is credited with saying “The future ain’t what it used to be.” In his heyday, there was the popular notion that by now we’d all be driving around in flying cars. While that hasn’t come to pass, there are in fact “cars...