Posts Tagged: Electric Vehicle
June 13, 2017
Seven ways to Maximize Electric Vehicle Range in Hot Weather
Outside temperatures affect the range of all cars, but electric vehicle drivers will feel the sting most in extreme weather. That’s because an EV battery does not deliver the driving range of a gas tank yet. Until that day comes, drivers of plug-in vehicles have to be more vigilant than folks driving cars powered by fossil fuels. No one starts driving an electric vehicle like an expert, so be patient as you learn the technology. Remember that everything you turn on that requires electricity will drain battery power and ultimately range. EV manuals offer tips on getting the most out of your particular model, so read through it carefully when you have a chance. We’ll keep you posted on what’s working best for us.
June 20, 2012
How do you Find a Public Charger in Canada?
Not that easily I’m afraid. The chargers exist in many Canadian metropolitan areas they just remain… well hidden. Charging station locations in the states however are much more transparent. The U.S Department of Energy lists charger locations on their website, but the lists are difficult to navigate. The better solution for finding a public charger is through charger mapping. Carstations.com is a charger mapping[…]
May 24, 2012
California: The New Frontier for Electric Vehicles
The metropolitan area of Los Angeles and the state of California as a whole are continually ranked as having the worst air quality in the United States. Air quality problems arise from many different sources, but in the Los Angeles area the major contributor is vehicle exhaust. To rectify this problem the state of California has created many laws, regulations, and programs to[…]
July 27, 2011
Is Range Anxiety Here to Stay? Three Approaches to Solving the Problem.
Imagine pushing the start button on your new electric vehicle (EV) up for the first time. Now imagine cruising across town, over hills and through busy city streets. As your trip nears an end you look to the battery’s state-of-charge (SOC) gauge to see how many miles are left to get you home – ah there’s enough. You accelerate up a hill on your[…]
