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Electric Range: Not as Spooky as You Think!
According to experts, October is the spookiest time of the year in the US. According to EV (electric vehicle) experts, range anxiety, a fear that an EV doesn’t have enough range to take the driver where they want to go, is one of the leading fears of those on the...
MOR-EV Rebate Expansion!
Great news for those who are looking into getting an EV in MA – the state rebate just expanded! The state rebate program, also known as Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) has expanded its rebate offering for those who purchase all-electric EVs...
Canada: Land of Maple Leaves, Blue Jays, and EVs
Recently, I found myself visiting Canada for the second year in a row and was pleasantly surprised by how far their electrification efforts had come in such a short time. Visiting mainly the city of Toronto, with a brief day trip across the province to Niagara Falls,...
Is Tesla the new US Public Fast Charging Standard?
Is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning? You may have read my previous blog about a planned Florida trip in my Tesla Model 3 and how easy I expected it to be to navigate and fuel up along the way. The final result was that it was even easier...
What It’s Like to Own an Electric Truck
The all-electric pick-up truck is a relatively new entry into the EV world. To date, there are only three EV pick-ups available for purchase in the US; the Ford F150 Lightning, the Rivian R1T, and the GMC Hummer EV. There are a few more EV pickups on the horizon...
Where to Charge an EV on the Go
Have you ever wondered where you can fast charge your EV? For those of you who don’t know, a website called Plugshare.com exists and allows EV drivers to find chargers on a map. The amount of charger installations is increasing over time. The following are the latest...
Earth Day: Fast Earth Friendly Facts about Electric Cars and how they help the Environment
Earth Day is here and we know only one way to celebrate; by talking about the multitude of benefits one can get from driving an EV. EVs help reduce carbon emissions which are a big name when talking about climate change. EVs help reduce air pollution, with no tailpipe...
“Pickup” an Electric Truck- Update!
We are finally seeing more and more EV pickups on the roadways across America. They come in all different shapes and sizes, for work, play or both. Automakers old and new are getting into this exciting new segment of the market. The success of these trucks will play a...
Winter Roadtrip: Northeast to Maryland in the nation’s most affordable EV (A visual blog and trip journal)
I recently took a road trip to visit family who live far away, as many Americans do each year in their cars. The difference being, my car is all-electric, meaning at some point it will need to be charged on such a long journey. This is best done at Direct Current Fast...
Road Tripping In a Tesla – No Problem!
ROAD TRIPPING IN A TESLA - NO PROBLEM! I give a lot of advice to folks looking to buy an electric vehicle (EV). A lot of it focuses on the great savings from lower fueling cost, less maintenance, great performance and the incredible convenience of potentially...
DC Fast Charging is a Trip
One question we often hear is, “how do I charge an electric vehicle (EV) when taking a long trip?” The first thing to understand before answering that question is that there are actually three different power levels of EV charging. When it comes down to it, Level 3...
Taking the ‘ICE’ out of Iceland (and greening Greenland!)
Recently, I was fortunate enough to visit Iceland and Greenland (spending two weeks in Iceland and one in Greenland). During that time I met many lovely people, and observed countless beautiful sights, from glaciers and lava fields, to waterfalls and the aurora...
Fully Charged Live San Diego
Recently, I had the chance to attend Fully Charged Live – an event where all the latest EV tech is discussed and unveiled. Fully Charged is a YouTube channel, podcast, website, and live event focusing on electric vehicles and renewable energy founded by writer,...
Big Changes to Electric Vehicle Incentives
The US and Massachusetts legislatures simultaneously passed new electric vehicle (EV) purchase rebates and incentives in August. Governor Baker signed the MA Bill on August 11 and President Biden signed the US Bill 5 days later on August 16. No question they have...
My Summer Road Trip, EVolved
Pictured: My 2022 Chevy Bolt EV (right) charging at the EVolve NY Charging Station, Utica, NY, 7/15/2022 This summer I took my first road trip in an all-electric vehicle. A few weeks earlier I had purchased a new 2022 Chevy Bolt EV. I had previously driven a...