Mitsubishi i-MiEV Review : A NJ Electric Car Adventure
Remember Apple Computer’s “Think Different” advertising campaign, back in 1997? With photographs of Muhammad Ali, Jim Henson, the Dali Lama, and Albert Einstein, among others, Apple urged us to...
View Article2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid First Drive
With California the most important domestic market for electrified vehicles, it came as no surprise that Ford chose San Francisco and the Northern California coastline as the backdrop for the C-Max...
View ArticleChevy Spark EV: 5x the Tesla Model S at 1/5 the Price?
I had the opportunity to drive the 2014 Chevy Spark EV last month at a media event in Portland, Oregon. The drive route ran through the streets of the city, onto the highway, and out into the suburbs....
View ArticleElectric Car Manufacturer Tesla Changes its Tactics?
By all accounts, Tesla is a completely different type of auto manufacturer. It defies convention and throws it all in the face of the traditional automakers. They are, without a doubt, the darling of...
View ArticleCan a Heated Hoodie Improve Winter Fuel Economy?
When the cold weather hits, fuel economy inevitably takes a dive. Lower temperatures impact gas mileage in a number of ways, including winter gasoline blends, lower intake air temperatures, longer...
View ArticleTesla Model 3: Over 250K Reservations – Is This the Tipping Point?
On March 31st, Tesla unveiled their fourth car, the Model 3* to an unprecedented response. Before the tarp was pulled off the Model 3, over 100,000 customers lined up to reserve a car, sight unseen....
View ArticleTesla Model 3 Preorder Phenomena – A Week of Livestreams
This past week marked a tipping point in automotive history. According to media reports, Tesla Motors has rolled up over 325,000 “preorders” for the Model 3 Sedan, the company’s least expensive vehicle...
View ArticleCar Subscription Service Comparison
Vehicle subscription services offer a compelling alternative to traditional ownership, leasing, and rental. They are useful in situations that prevent long-term commitment. Think of it as an...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 Depreciation – A Quick Look
It’s essential to consider the hidden costs of depreciation when buying an electric vehicle. The loss in value affects every make and model to varying degrees. With the Tesla Model 3, depreciation...
View ArticleElectric Vehicle Aerodynamics – EV Drag Coefficient List
Aerodynamics are key to electric vehicle (EV) efficiency and driving range. The basic principle is simple; the lower the coefficient of drag (cD), the further you can travel per charge. The slickest...
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