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.
Gas vs. Electric Car Fires in 2025 (Shocking Stats)
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Hybrid vehicles actually come in number one with the most fires per 100K sales. Gas vehicles are second, and electric vehicles place third, with only 25 fires per 100K electric vehicle sales.
Are EVs a Fire Risk?
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Paul Gipe
A relative was recently considering an EV when a neighbor suggested if they did buy an EV not to park …
Faster Charging Doesn’t Help As Much As We Think
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Jennifer Sensiba
But what we haven’t really seen is what happens when a Bolt goes head to head against what most people consider the gold standard for EV road trips: a Tesla. Now we have that, because The EV Geek on YouTube tested to see how much time driving a cheap EV really loses you.
New Used EV Thoughts–Tips on Buying
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Paul Gipe
Prepare for the EV. If your house requires a new service panel, it’s good to find out early. Replacing a …
Ford CEO Gets It: Putting North American EV Production into Perspective
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Paul Gipe
In a fascinating interview with Robert Llewellyn of Fully Charged, Ford CEO Jim Farley clearly described the challenge facing legacy …
World Moving On Without USA As It Declines
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Michael Barnard
The world will keep a weather eye on the thrashing giant. Those like me who once admired many things about the country will mourn the loss of more and more checks and balances, the erosion of good governance, the continued increase of grievances of the working and middle class which Trump, his successors, and other Republicans will continue to exploit. The neighboring countries of Mexico and Canada will catch colds as the elephant sneezes. But Europe, China, India, and the rest of the world will continue to move forward without the United States.
