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Edd China, former co-host of the Wheeler Dealer television show stands before his EV ice cream truck.

Edd China Sets EV Ice Cream Van Record

Many are familiar with the Wheeler Dealer television series. Those that are might recall that Edd China was a co-host of the show for many years. Well, Mr. China and the series parted company a while back, but that has not stopped him from pursuing other automotive-related activities. To that end, as an acknowledgment of …
Bollinger's black Deliver-E delivery cargo van

Will Bollinger’s Deliver-E Cargo Van Rush Straight Past Rivian?

Pickup trucks aren’t the only commercial vehicles going electric. Several delivery and cargo van manufacturers are also starting to ditch combustion for battery packs. Rivian is developing one for Amazon, and GM is working on an EV version of the beloved Express and Savanna. And now, rival electric SUV and pickup company Bollinger might be …
A black and orange electric scooter is shown with somebody riding it in an urban setting.

Electric Off-Road Scooter Can Take You Anywhere

Here is the first clue. It is fast, all-terrain capable, intimidating, and electric. Any guesses? Nope, it is not the new GMC Hummer, nor is it a Tesla Cybertruck. It is not Batman’s tumbler either. In fact, it is not a car, truck, or SUV. Here is another clue. It has been described as a …
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Yes, an EV Can Have a Manual Transmission

There is a myth out there that says an electric vehicle will never have a manual transmission. It is a myth. It is true that few EVs have a manual transmission. But, that does not mean that a manual transmission will never be a part of the offerings from an EV manufacturer. In fact, some …

How Do You Charge an Electric Bike?

Electric bikes have become more popular in the past year and if you have been toying with the idea of buying one, then you have likely been doing your research. And while it’s easy to get caught up in all of the specs, features, and prices of the vast amount of electric bikes currently in …
Hyundai shows off their 2020 Sonata Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show

How Do You Charge Your Electric Car During a Power Outage?

A power outage for most people is a pretty annoying occurrence, but for electric car owners, it can be pretty stressful. For hybrid cars or gasoline-powered cars, stopping by the gas station is an easy solution when you’re running low on range, but that isn’t an option if you have an all-electric vehicle. When you …
Metallic gray 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus driving around a mountain road

Tesla Raises a Proverbial Middle Finger by Playing Snake Jazz

Aside from the meteoric rise of Tesla’s stock in the past year, another piece of news from the innovative electric car company is the announcement that Tesla owners will soon be able to play “snake jazz” and other forms of elevator music from their cars. The announcement came from the Elon Musk himself via a …
2019 Jaguar I-Pace

Jaguar to Attempt a Baby Jag… Again

Jaguar is an automotive company centered on luxurious performance vehicles. Sticking to that theme has helped the automaker survive for nearly 100-years. But, the company has struggled for the last two decades trying to introduce younger buyers to the brand. Jaguar has attempted “Baby Jags” more than once to attract new buyers with arguably little …

Can Jeep’s New E-Bike Get You to Where Its SUVs Cannot?

What has fat tires, no doors, and can get you almost anywhere a regular passenger cannot? Sure, a Jeep Wrangler would be a likely answer, but Jeep’s new e-bike is even more fitting as it can tear through the most narrow trails that even most Jeep SUVs can’t go. Electric bikes have been a popular …
a sleek Tesla Model S press photo against a white backdrop

You Have to Give up Your Gas Car Sooner or Later

Hear that? It’s the winds of change. Across the globe, automakers like Toyota are making promises to have all hybrid or electric vehicles in their lineup within the next few years. Tesla has become a household name in terms of automobiles, even though they only sell electric vehicles. It’s coming. We are going to see …
The Electraline Lakester electric vehicle is in the foreground of the Bonneville Salt Flats, with the sunrise in the distance.

Electric Speed Record Set at Bonneville Salt Flats

Competitive people push boundaries. For example, the four-minute mile was considered impossible at one time. Also, a three hundred mile-per-hour capable production car was also considered unheard of. Over time those records were shattered. Now comes word that EV West just broke an electric vehicle record. They shot for and surpassed the electric speed record for class E2 at the Bonneville …
Rivian R1T

Rivian To Take R1T Electric Pickup To Rebelle Rally Off-road Race

There will always be those that are competitive with their vehicles. The type of propulsion system, whether internal combustion engine or all-electric motors, means nothing to them. Instead, they are driven by the thrill of a race and the challenge of succeeding. So, it was only a matter of time before electric vehicle manufacturers started …
This is a rendering of a silver Tesla Semi tractor trailer on a road along a mountain pass.

Switching From Diesel to Electric Will Seriously Affect the Grid

The age of the electric semi fleet is drawing near. However, we aren’t quite there yet. In fact, there are many details concerned with the adaption from the traditional diesel engine to electric trucking. It turns out that the transition from diesel to electric tractors for a cargo fleet is a massive undertaking. Switching from …
2020 Kona Electric is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show

No Range Anxiety With a Hyundai Kona Electric Crossover

Range anxiety is often identified as a large contributor for a person not to get an electric vehicle. But, charging stations have been springing up across the nation quickly. Also, Hyundai has been working on a solution to the electric range worries. The company has a new Kona Electric crossover that achieves a significant milestone in range. Hyundai …
A head-on view of the Electra Meccanica Solo three-wheeled autocycle.

Autocycles Are Here, Even If They Face Slow Public Acceptance

In an article posted yesterday, I discussed what an autocycle is. I also mentioned some of the realities autocycle manufacturers are facing. Those included the changing regulations recognizing them as a separate vehicle class from a motorcycle, a growing shift to, and acceptance of, electric motivation, and the psychological barriers for consumers who want to …
A head-on view of the Electra Meccanica Solo three-wheeled autocycle.

Autocycles: Social Norms Are Holding Them Back

Autocycles are a mode of transportation that has struggled to gain popularity. While motorcycles with sidecars and trikes have their place, an autocycle for daily use is even less popular. Part of that is that there is a lack of knowledge about what an autocycle is and how it fits in our automotive culture. Today, …
this Daimler electric semi truck is parked with its logos visible

Daimler Is Redefining Diesel Trucking

When it comes to trucking, pickup trucks, and semis, diesel engines and the fuel they use immediately comes to mind. There are a lot of regulations. Due to emissions laws, diesel trucks have become increasingly complicated in an effort to keep up with the limitations certain laws have put on diesel engines. But Daimler is …
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman standing in front of their blue and orange Harley-Davidson LiveWires in the middle of the desert

Ewan McGregor Goes a Long Way Thanks to Rivian and the Harley-Davidson Livewire

Electric vehicles, whether trucks or motorcycles aren’t typically the steeds of choice for off-road adventures. Especially not ones like the Harley-Davidson LiveWire which, despite offering genuinely impressive performance, isn’t exactly an ADV bike. But if an Indian Scout Sixty can tackle Amazonian jungles, then an electric Harley should be able to as well. And movie …