Charging a Nissan Leaf with Solar Panels: Pipe Dream or Reality?

Demounted battery from electric car Nissan Leaf. Cells of high voltage battery from Kiev, Ukraine.

Drivers and admirers of electric vehicles have all wondered at some stage…why aren’t OEMs like Nissan making use of improving solar power technology to improve the range and energy efficiency of their electric cars? Tesla makes its Solar Roof and Solar Panels technology, and Nissan also has entered the fray, selling its own solar panels … Read more

Does the Nissan Ariya Work Well in Cold Weather?

The Nissan Ariya on a wintery road

The Nissan Ariya is the latest upcoming all-electric model from Nissan, built as an electric SUV crossover model to compete with the likes of the Chevy Bolt, Volkswagen ID.4, and many others cropping up in this increasingly competitive segment. As we await for the official release and launch of the Nissan Ariya, which is coming … Read more

Yes, Teslas & Other EVs CAN Charge While Driving (Sort Of…) – New Video

YouTube thumbnail with me in background and the text self charging EVs are unlikely

Many people ask whether electric cars can charge up while driving along, which this video explores. The short answer is that self-charging road surfaces and physics-defying dynamos won’t really work, but integrated solar panels and improved regen braking will help… a bit. This video explains the benefits and shortfalls of regen braking, and looks at … Read more

How Many Hours Can You Drive An Electric Car For?

Me driving a Tesla MYP Model Y Performance model an amazing car

Pressure from the government for us all to change our ways and adopt electric cars is growing. In the US, the federal government hasn’t taken the drastic steps that countries like the UK and other European nations have taken in setting a deadline, but some states have expressed their desire to achieve the same goals … Read more