Nissan’s E-Power hybrids use the gas engine only as a generator, never driving the wheels directly. Here’s why …
Nate Osborne
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Batteries
Hydrogen Pickup Truck vs Electric: Where’s the Smart Money?
by Nate Osborneby Nate OsborneToyota’s 2028 hydrogen pickup truck targets a narrow use case: long-haul towing where battery range falls short. For …
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Electric Cars
NYC Spends $15M on Curbside EV Charging. Here’s What It Actually Buys.
by Nate Osborneby Nate OsborneNYC’s $15M curbside charging buy-in yields ~700 Level 2 posts serving one car at a time, at far …
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Electric Cars
Home Solar Battery Systems: What Auto-Switching Actually Costs
by Nate Osborneby Nate OsborneHome solar battery systems can auto-switch between grid, solar, and generator backup, but managing three power sources adds …
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Solar powered schools multiply because third-party financing covers panels but not batteries. Storage adds cost without cutting bills …
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EV charging stations with more plugs serve more cars than fewer fast chargers. Availability beats speed for drivers …
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Wawa’s white-label EV chargers with Electrify America defer capital costs but share revenue and control. The model works …
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Aptera’s partnership with China-based Launch Design will build the first 40 solar EVs overseas before moving production to …
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Electric Cars
EVgo GM Charging Network: The Real Cost of Building Gas Stations for EVs
by Nate Osborneby Nate OsborneEVgo and GM are building gas station lookalikes for EVs, complete with canopies and pull-through stalls. The capital …
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Electric Cars
Lucid Gravity V2L vs Ford’s Pro Power Onboard: Why Watts Matter
by Nate Osborneby Nate OsborneLucid Gravity V2L delivers 1.8 kW for devices and camping gear. Ford’s 9.6 kW system powered job sites …