Electric Car

Hidden Costs of Owning an Electric Car

  Hidden Costs of Owning an Electric Car By Russ Heaps 06/29/2023 3:00pm   Quick Facts About Hidden Costs of Electric Car Ownership If you’re considering a new car, you’ve probably found all the hype about electric vehicles (EVs) difficult to ignore. Today, we aren’t addressing the pros and cons of buying and owning an EV […]

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Does It Cost More for Electric Car Insurance?

  Does It Cost More for Electric Car Insurance? By Chantel Wakefield 05/10/2023 4:00pm   Quick Tips on Electric Cars Insurance Costs There’s more to owning an electric vehicle than just skipping trips to the gas station. Among the many factors to consider are operating costs (which can be lower) and insurance (which can be higher). Are

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Our Favorite Electric Car Safety Features and Brands That Offer Them

  Our Favorite Electric Car Safety Features and Brands That Offer Them By Russ Heaps 07/07/2022 12:00pm With electric vehicles representing the future of mobility and cutting-edge technology, we might believe each one offers a full suite of the latest safety and driver-assist features. Well, some do, and some don’t. Moreover, price doesn’t necessarily indicate what level of

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Electric Car Companies Guide

  Electric Car Companies Guide By Austin Morris 04/14/2023 8:00am Car companies undoubtedly see battery-powered vehicles as the future of worldwide driving. Many manufacturers are targeting electrified lineups within the next decade or sooner. Other companies pledge a completely carbon-neutral future within the next 30 years. With that in mind, we compiled a list of all

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Electric Car Charging: Things To Know for Winter

  Electric Car Charging: Things To Know for Winter By Chantel Wakefield 01/20/2023 12:00pm   Quick Tips on Electric Cars in Cold Weather The amount of time it takes your electric vehicle battery to drain can vary seasonally. However, you’ll likely find that cold winter weather has the biggest impact on your car’s range and its recommended charging

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Study: All EVs Lose Range in the Cold, Some More Than Others

  Study: All EVs Lose Range in the Cold, Some More Than Others By Sean Tucker 12/29/2022 8:00am As America’s automakers switch from gasoline to electric power, we’ll all have a lot to learn. Some of the biggest lessons surround weather. All Cars Lose Range in Cold Weather No matter their power source, all cars perform differently

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I-95 Traffic Nightmare: What If You Were Stuck in an Electric Car for 24 Hours?

  I-95 Traffic Nightmare: What If You Were Stuck in an Electric Car for 24 Hours? By Sean Tucker 01/25/2022 9:15am A rapid early January storm created a unique traffic nightmare for hundreds of drivers in Virginia. Interstate 95, the East Coast’s primary north-south highway corridor, came to a complete standstill just south of Washington, D.C.

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Electric Cars for Younger Drivers: Starter EVs You Need To Consider

  Electric Cars for Younger Drivers: Starter EVs You Need To Consider By Chantel Wakefield 11/17/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Starter Electric Vehicles Today’s teenagers are part of a generation with a heightened awareness of their environmental impact compared to those before them. And living in an age with more information about excess carbon emissions negatively

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Hybrids vs. Plug-In Hybrids: What Are the Differences in 2024?

  Hybrids vs. Plug-In Hybrids: What Are the Differences in 2024? By Chantel Wakefield 10/20/2023 12:00pm Quick Facts About Hybrid vs. Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles As automotive technology advances and more drivers become aware of their cars’ environmental impact, alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles are rising in popularity. Two options many mainstream automakers offer are hybrid electric vehicles

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What Is a Hybrid Car?

  What Is a Hybrid Car? By Russ Heaps 07/25/2023 4:00pm   What Is a Hybrid? A hybrid is an automobile with a gas-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) and a battery-powered electric motor to propel the vehicle. Based on that definition, there are two types of hybrids: full hybrids (HEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Mild hybrids (MHEVs)

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