News & Articles on Electric Vehicles
We’ve made great strides in moving the electricity sector toward renewable energy. However, transportation remains a major source of air pollution and global warming gases. If we are to make a transition to renewable energy, we will need to electrify as much of the economy as we can, including transportation. Electrified rail is one means, electric vehicles (EVs) are another. The focus here is mostly on our experience driving EVs. We’ve been driving electric since the fall of 2014.
Canadian Take on Owning a Nissan Leaf
By
Steve Lapp
I watched the used car ads for about a year and followed the Canadian Leaf Facebook group and eventually this past spring found a slightly used Leaf for just over $20k. The car was in almost new condition and had the standard Level 1 and 2 chargers but also the quick charge Level 3 that I think will eventually be useful when there are a few in Ontario.
Electric Car Notes: Update on Leaf Ownership after a 6-Week Absence
By
Ben Zuckerman
My wife and I recently rented a standard (manual) shift car to drive around Ireland for a week. For decades …
Energy Insight: Electric Car Pledge – Making A Difference
By
Ollie Danne
All we can do is work to improve the quality of living for people, not only here but everywhere, and be willing to help future generations. We’re not going to change the world, but if everybody just pitches in a little bit it will make a difference.
Oasis in a Charging Desert—Independence, California
By
Paul Gipe
The Owens Valley is a desert. A beautiful desert at the base of the rugged Sierra Nevada, but a desert nonetheless. There are few towns, few people, and even fewer services. So it was more than a little surprising while on vacation that I came face to face with the future—in the Owens Valley.
Electric Car Show in Bakersfield CA
By
Ollie Danner
The EV Show and Meet-Up was organized so Bakersfield residents were able to see and touch electric cars which are available right now. Electric cars sold per capita in the US are lowest within the Central Valley and the Central Valley is the place in the entire US that needs to reduce emission from passenger transportation more than any other region since the air quality is continually ranked the worst in the nation.
Electric Car Pledge
By
Ollie Danner
Take the Electric Car Pledge with these electric cars being made today. Electric cars include PHEV – Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles and EV – Electric Vehicles.
