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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

EV Adoption

If we didn’t have enough hurdles to electric vehicle adoption in the US, one of the challenges that drives me absolutely bonkers is the confusing and inconsistent use of charging terminology. What Does “Charging Station” Mean to You? Charging Station Twitter Poll. But nobody else cares. . So What’s The Big Deal?

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

In the EV world, there is a concept called “well to wheel emissions,” which considers fossil fuel emissions during the charging process depending on the electricity generation itself. Attend an online or in-person event. In 2014, the day was expanded to a whole week and National Drive Electric Week was born. Watch an EV parade.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

The members of EAA San Joaquin Valley (EAASJV), largely held back from holding in-person events since the chapter’s founding in 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined to make their 2022 Drive Electric Earth Day event a rousing success. We shared ideas on how to do that; personally, I read a book about marketing.”

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The British Motor Show – 15 reasons why it’s THE must-attend car show of 2021

My Energi

myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charging device, has been named as the official EV charging partner of this year’s British Motor Show. As part of the partnership, myenergi will supply 20 zappi charging devices to keep electric test drive models fully-charged throughout the four-day event.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. If it is cold outside or the battery charge is low, then the engine kicks-in, as it does under heavy acceleration (unless you’re in EV Now mode as explained below). EV Charge mode charges the battery while driving.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

The rear head and leg room easily and comfortably accommodate a 6-foot plus person, and can handle three child seats. Rear seat passengers get console-mounted air vents, a USB-C charge port, and a fold-down arm rest with cup holders. The 60/40 rear seat in the Taos 4Motion folds near-flat for 60.2 cubic-feet of cargo space (24.9

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. With a fully charged battery the Pacifica Hybrid is rated to get 32 miles driving range on pure electricity, producing zero emissions. Plug-in charging can be scheduled for off-peak hours to save on electricity costs. Impressive Luxury.