The future's here, and it's shaping up to be a wild ride!
All-electric cars started being produced by manufacturers in the late 90s, but it has only been in the past decade where their production and sale have really started to ramp up – with some countries (like Norway) seeing over 50% market share of electric vehicles. However other country’s market shares are lower than 1%, and fossil-fuel powered cars still account for the vast majority of sales Worldwide.
So why the hype surrounding electric cars? Well, thankfully their popularity is growing, and the past few years has seen a definite uptick in interest, production and sales of electric cars.
Heat pump, or no heat pump? This is the big question circulating around the VW ID.4, the much anticipated electric crossover SUV that stormed onto the scene in the 2021 model year. It brings up to 260 miles of range, and has a starting price sitting comfortably under the $40,000 mark, making it a hot … Read more
Canadian Tesla fans, not to mention those in other countries around the world, have been somewhat dismayed to find that the prices they are paying for Tesla cars is far higher than those in the US. The discrepancies are actually quite shocking when you compare direct exchange rates. But why is that if you want … Read more
Even as the single-charge range of electric cars steadily increases and begins to rival even that of some gasoline cars, the problem of range anxiety and uncertainty over charging persist in the world of EV sales. Still there are many who wait on the sidelines for the magic news to arrive that an EV can … Read more
The Nissan Leaf has long been one of the most highly regarded electric vehicles on the market. Indeed, it was a real trailblazer, storming the market a decade or so ago when the idea of mainstreaming fully electric cars while we were still getting used to hybrids was basically unthinkable. Nissan Leaf also introduced us … Read more
Tesla is known as a cutting edge producer of electric cars. Their models are jam-packed with the latest digital technology, including a giant infotainment screen, all digital displays, space-age design, and even cunning AI features like autopilot. With all this in mind, when some people heard that Tesla is also known for stuffing foam into … Read more
Tesla has had something of a meteoric rise in the automotive industry. They’ve gone from the relatively obscure but “cool” fringe project of an irresistible billionaire to being the world’s best-selling electric car brand in virtually no time at all. In the past year or so, however, on top of other challenges that the entire … Read more
The Chevrolet Bolt EV has in many ways been a success story for GM, helping them to establish a decent reputation in the world of electric vehicles. It hasn’t all been plain sailing, of course. There have been serious issues, even recently, with safety-related recalls and other problems, but these aren’t the focus of today’s … Read more
As we are increasingly encouraged to embrace electric vehicles over gasoline models, we are being told a lot of their many advantages. One such advantage comes in the form of maintenance. Since there is no internal combustion engine in an EV, the amount of maintenance that needs to be done over time is drastically reduced. … Read more
For several years now, there have been some individuals online who have shared their experience and discovery of how to make use of a very special and somewhat secretive HDMI port located within their Tesla. Alas, the port is a normal part of the configuration, but not a part with which Tesla owners were ever … Read more
The BMW i3 has been a great electric success story for BMW. It has allowed them to get a great start on the electric vehicle market, while also being able to offer some unique additions to the car like the range extender option. Whether you have the range extender or not, the principal power source … Read more