1400 Mile EV Roadtrip – A Test of the Supercharger Network and my own Stamina
I’m well familiar with the Toronto to Miami route, as I’ve done it comfortably in the past over a two day stretch. But this was
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Common questions about Electric Vehicle maintenance and care. How are EVs different from internal combustion engine cars? How are they the same? We dive deep into these EV issues with research and first hand experience.
I’m well familiar with the Toronto to Miami route, as I’ve done it comfortably in the past over a two day stretch. But this was
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My Tesla ownership experience has certainly gone through more ups and downs than anyone I know. I’ve got many friends with problem-free cars, and I’ve
Tesla just announced some major UI improvements coming to their lineup of cars later this spring. In an X post on April 16th, Tesla previews
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Most of us choose to have the home EV charging station installed on the inside of the garage. But now and then, you need to
Tesla cars are essentially computers on wheels, and it’s not surprising that in addition to supporting several streaming services and Bluetooth audio, you can play
If you’ve ever pulled up to a Level 3 DC fast charger in the winter with a cold EV battery, you’re well familiar with the
I have personally tried and tested more than sixteen EV home charging stations (EVSEs). Two more are currently being tested, and there is at least
Over the last several months, we’ve seen headlines about rental companies like Hertz offloading some of the electric vehicles from their fleets in favor of
Level 2 EV charging is done at 240 volts in North America, using the same high voltage as power-hungry home appliances like air conditioners and
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You can’t claim to accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation while shipping millions of cars with traditional cow leather, now can you? That is why
Newer owners of Teslas (and other EVs) may be concerned about seeing what looks like smoke coming out the front of their cars while DC
Precondition your battery, or you will make DC charging slower for everyone. January brings bitterly cold temperatures to the northern states and Canada, and this
DC fast charging pumps a lot of electrons into an EV, very quickly. We thought it would be fascinating to bring a thermal camera to
Have you noticed a foggy haze covering the windshield of your Tesla, making it difficult to see out at night? This issue was bothering me
When Tesla started the first deliveries of the Cybertruck on November 30, 2023, a few more details about powertrain and charging have emerged in recent
ChargePoint is a large-scale charging network operating in the United States and 13 other countries with over 30,000 EV chargers in total. ChargePoint offers a
Just how big are everyday things in Texas? It’s kind of over the top, actually. The Tesla Supercharger in Temple, Texas has 48(!) V3 charging