electric car

Back on May 24th, we covered how Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, was riding in the electric Tesla Cybertruck with Jay Leno in an episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. They discussed the need to make the Cybertruck smaller to fit in a standard garage. After the show aired, Mr. Musk tweeted that making the …

Tesla has taken a lot of heat for being unconventional. Regardless of what pundits say about the company’s approach to the automotive market, however, no one can argue that the company is a failure. Instead, Tesla has successfully marketed, introduced, produced, and sold new electric models after new electric models. It has also created legions of followers along the way. …

Automotive manufacturers are making headway in providing alternatives to the combustion engine. Although combustion engine vehicles may never go away, electric cars are making more of an impression. Many new cars and trucks are expected in the next few years that will be electric. But, the classic car niche does not want to be left …

Riding along in an electric vehicle and having a fear of running out of charge before reaching a destination is called range anxiety. In the eyes of the country of Germany, that fear has hindered consumers from embracing the transition to electric vehicles. So, Germany has come up with an answer to range anxiety. EV …

Many people have not had the opportunity yet to drive an electric vehicle. But, Tesla has made the price of the Model 3 more within reach to the masses. So, many are considering the new car and are liking the idea of going greener at the same time. If a person is ready to make …

Police forces around the world are increasingly looking at becoming greener. But, they also do not want to sacrifice requirements they already have to do so. So, in addition to adding solar panels to their buildings, and improving recycling programs, a lot of the world’s precincts are identifying their choice of squad cars as a possible …

Before any vehicle goes on sale, it has to go through a battery of tests. Obviously, crash tests are a major part, as are emissions and range tests. But for performance enthusiasts, arguably the most important tests are for horsepower and torque. And for an electric Mustang drag racer to make 1400 hp or the …

The future of the electric vehicle is ever-changing, with automakers around the world responding to the need for more efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicles. But EVs are still a question mark in a lot of minds, with many unsure of its capabilities and range. Changes in most recent years, however, have brought the longest-driving EVs we’ve …

As automakers like Audi, Jaguar, and Porsche start to add electric cars to their lineups, some issues still remain. Most are centered around EV batteries, specifically their design and support. Current fast-charging infrastructure remains somewhat spotty, which forces companies to make larger and more expensive battery packs. And incidents like the Porsche Taycan fire aren’t …

The Electra Meccanica Solo is a unique little electric car. The first thing people notice about it is that it only has 3 wheels.

The electric buzz has been sweeping through just about every car manufacturer’s line-up over the past decade and Volkswagen is no exception. With the company’s “dieselgate” issue gaining distance in their rearview mirror, Volkswagen is looking to add four electric vehicles to its model line to clean up their act and sit alongside the current …

Everybody seems to be in agreement that electric cars are the future. But some people still have some unfounded fears about electric cars.

Many potential consumers are curious how far electric cars actually go. So in a real world test, which electric car came out on top?

In contrast to some other celebrity car owners, Fast & Furious star and rapper Ludacris keeps his collection relatively humble. One of his most well-known vehicles is a 1993 Acura Legend that he’s described as a “dream car.” He still dailies it, and it even shows up on an album cover. But that Legend may …

There are no shortage of weird news stories from Florida. Many involve the infamous 'Florida Man'. Here are a few car inspired stories.

While a new one will set you back thousands of dollars, you still have the option of getting a used electric vehicle at much cheaper prices.

Your electric vehicle needs to be fitted with tires that will be durable and quiet to ensure an optimal driving experience while extending your car’s driving range. Low-rolling-resistance, green car, or eco tires are engineered to either help improve your car’s fuel economy, or for use in electric vehicles. When tire shopping for your EV, …

Everything we see says electric car purchases are on the rise. Many hold that they will overtake conventional and hybrid cars in the not-too-distant future. From just a 0.14% share of the market in 2011, they’ve powered ahead to 2.1% in 2018. 2019 looks to break that record, even with the overall downturn in sales. …

There are some surprising claims that electric cars are actually worse for the environment than gas cars in the long run. What are the basis of these claims?

Kia may be on the verge of creating an EV feature that is able to compete with Tesla. What is the company doing to move itself forward?