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Electric Car Facts and FAQ
Electric Cars are for Girls
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Electric car facts and frequently asked questions from the e-mail bag. There's no such thing as a dumb question
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Alphabet Soup: Electric Car Acronyms and Abbreviations
Electric Cars are for Girls
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Wondering about all those strange letters of the electric car world? I'm about to explain them
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Electric Car Conversion Kits
Electric Cars are for Girls
JULY 4, 2019
Wondering where the best places are to get electric car conversion kits? Here are a few of my favorites
Electric Car Charging: We Can Do This!
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 14, 2018
So you've got a new (or new to you) electric car. Welcome to the world of electric car charging What are you going to do when your battery runs low?
Used Electric Cars
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 3, 2014
For the first time in around 80 years, it is possible in many parts of the world to buy a used electric car
BMW Electric Car: The i3
Electric Cars are for Girls
MAY 21, 2019
The BMW electric car offering from BMW group is called the i3, and wow, it is really a head-turner
Neighborhood Electric Cars
Electric Cars are for Girls
JULY 30, 2012
Neighborhood electric cars like the Zenn, high-speed three-wheeled electric cars, and low-speed electric vehicles all fit here
The most important electric cars for 2020
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Electric-car debuts continue apace for 2020, and not one on our list feels like a rush job from any of their respective automakers. That’s because mainstream electric cars have become deliberate automobiles themselves.
@LATimes Charles Fleming’s Hit Piece On Electric Cars Reveals His Own Epic Ineptness. #JoeTakesOnTheNews
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@LATimes The Real News Is The More Expensive Gasoline Is The More Electric Cars Get Sold. #JoeTakesOnTheNews
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DECEMBER 8, 2018
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Sparrow Electric Car
Electric Cars are for Girls
JUNE 11, 2012
The Sparrow electric car was featured in Austin Powers 'Goldmember'. Groovy, baby
Study: Global interest in electric cars surging, autonomous tech stalling
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 10, 2020
automakers are making huge investments in research and development for advanced vehicle features and autonomous technology, while several automakers—Toyota, for instance, and recently Honda—are being cautious about investing in an electric-car future. Here in the U.S.,
Let's Talk About Electric Cars Book
Electric Cars are for Girls
MAY 28, 2013
I''m happy to announce the release of our new book, called "Let''s Talk about Electric Cars: 8 Most Inspiring Interviews".
Tango Electric Car
Electric Cars are for Girls
OCTOBER 31, 2011
It's small, but don't be too quick to judge the Tango electric car by its size
Zap Electric Cars
Electric Cars are for Girls
JUNE 8, 2012
My favorite of the Zap electric cars is a zebra-striped Xebra. Sure, they do other paint jobs.but WHY
1,000-mile electric car unveiled: Aptera returns 10 years later
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 28, 2019
What's the minimum necessary range for an electric car? So the idea of an electric car with 1,000. The world's auto industry seems to have settled on 200-plus miles for North America and 300 kilometers (160 miles) or more for European and Asian markets.
Commentary: Electric cars may spawn the next digital divide
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
From cell phones and internet in the 1990s to simple electricity in the 1890s, new technologies have trickled down from the wealthy (or business) to middle class consumers. New technology is expensive.
Commentary: Impeaching and removing Trump will save electric cars
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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Toyota Scion IQ Electric Car - 2012
Electric Cars are for Girls
JULY 2, 2011
Toyota's in the electric car game , if a little late. And no, it's not a hybrid, either! Have a look
Electric Car Conversion
Electric Cars are for Girls
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
The electric car conversion is the world's best kept secret! You can buy them already done, or you can do it yourself
Electric Car Sharing
Electric Cars are for Girls
JULY 2, 2011
Marc Geller mentioned a few minutes ago on Twitter that he rented his electric vehicle to a Canadian through a peer-to-peer car sharing service called Getaround. I love this idea for getting people into electric cars! Might not be available for sale in your neighborhood, but if you happen to be visiting San Francisco you can rent one for a while, and see how you like it. They have gas-guzzlers too, of course, but.Tesla roadster, anyone?
Most Popular Electric Car Motors
Electric Cars are for Girls
AUGUST 17, 2011
There are a lot of electric motors out there, but just a few make up the majority of electric car motors being used today
Regional discounts can make electric cars a steal
Green Car Reports
JUNE 25, 2019
In some places, you almost can't afford not to buy an electric car. Adding regional incentives to state and federal incentives can cut the price of some electric cars nearly in half and make them cheaper than some used cars or the most basic of new gas models.
Electric Cars Facebook Photo Contest!
Electric Cars are for Girls
MARCH 8, 2012
Do you have a favorite photo of your electric car? (.or or whatever other electric vehicle you happen to have!) Photo with the most likes gets to be April's Electric Cars are for Girls FB cover photo Come on over to Facebook by Mar. 31 and enter it into the cover photo contest.
Electric Cars Facebook Photo Contest!
Electric Cars are for Girls
MARCH 8, 2012
Do you have a favorite photo of your electric car? (.or or whatever other electric vehicle you happen to have!) Photo with the most likes gets to be April's Electric Cars are for Girls FB cover photo Come on over to Facebook by Mar. 31 and enter it into the cover photo contest.
Build Your Own Electric Car
Electric Cars are for Girls
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
You can build your own electric car. It's not rocket science, and there are conversion kits available
High Voltage Wire Gauge Size for Electric Car
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 20, 2018
What type of wire is required or recommended for the primary power from the battery to the controller -then to the motor? must it be shielded? does it
Electric Car Batteries: Lithium!
Electric Cars are for Girls
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Best electric car batteries for conversions are LiFePO4 prismatic cells. Interview with Lithium Storage and EVTV on the marriage of lithium and EVs
Lexus to reveal upcoming electric car at Tokyo auto show
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 26, 2019
Lexus is reportedly working on a new electric model to unveil at the Tokyo motor show in October. The car will be a small city electric car, based on an updated version of the company's 2015 LF-SA concept, according to a report in British car magazine Autocar.
Nissan LEAF first electric car to pass 400,000 unit sales
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2019
The Nissan LEAF is the first electric car to surpass 400,000 sales. Introduced in 2010 as the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF has led the way in making the excitement and convenience of electric driving accessible to non-luxury buyers.
Lexus developing electric-car platform, considering in-wheel motors
Green Car Reports
JULY 17, 2019
Electric cars are winning over even the most skeptical of automakers. Last month, Toyota announced it was teaming up with Subaru to develop a dedicated electric platform for a new SUV.
Electric Car Conversion Books
Electric Cars are for Girls
OCTOBER 28, 2011
Electric car conversion books are the place to start if you want to build an EV, or convert a gas car to electric
Eight Chinese electric-car companies: Headed for boom or bust?
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 25, 2019
China is the world’s largest car market. Its government has aggressive plans to put the country at the forefront of global electric-car development, deployment, and sales. At almost twice the volume of the U.S.,
Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World
DIY Electric Car
JULY 11, 2017
With the technology that the automotive industry has today, it is not surprising to see cars out performing records on an annual basis. Over the years, we were made to believe that petrol is the best option to run cars. Why make electric cars? Detroit Electric SP:01.
Should you buy a portable Level 2 electric-car charger?
Green Car Reports
APRIL 23, 2018
Electric car chargers are becoming more affordable. Some electric-car drivers find benefit in carrying a portable charger that's faster than the standard Level 1 models that come with every electric car sold so far. Electric Car ChargersNow you can buy a portable, 16-amp charger one for less than the price of a cheap tablet computer.
Toyota's First Electric Car?
Plugs and Cars
JULY 29, 2009
is reporting: "Toyota's iQ-based electric car, due to be launched in 2010, will get its own body style to create a stand-alone model which will become Toyota’s first all-electric car" (emphasis added.) Autocar.co.uk
Using the Lynch Motor for Electric Cars
Electric Cars are for Girls
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
For his electric car, Dr. Paul Pancella twinned two Lynch motors together for full-size performance from a half-size motor The Lynch motor has a reputation for having an outstanding power-to-weight ratio - but they're small.
Electric car-sharing programs expanding in U.S.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Electric cars and car sharing go naturally together. With lower maintenance, electric cars are also easier to maintain for fleets than gas cars. Combined with gas cars, car-sharing fleets can also provide a backup for electric-car owners who want occasional access to a larger. Car SharingBoth aim to clean up the environment by reducing gasoline consumption.
With Geely, Daimler sends Smart electric-car brand to China
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 9, 2020
Mercedes-Benz and Geely announced on Wednesday that its fully electric city-car brand, Smart, is going Chinese.
Electric Car Battery Chargers
Electric Cars are for Girls
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Electric car battery chargers are expensive, and for some reason are the last thing folks want to spend money on
Nissan e-4orce demo: Why electric-car AWD benefits more than performance and traction
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 12, 2020
In the electric-car realm, all-wheel drive can do even more. As Nissan demonstrated to Green Car Reports this past week with a series of dynamic demos at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, by
Byton announces content partners for its very connected electric cars
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 6, 2020
Just two years ago at CES, Byton revealed the M-Byte, a sleek, fully electric SUV that drew a whole lot of attention at the show especially for two reasons: its jaw-dropping 48-inch Shared Experience Display that spanned the full width of the dash, and its projected $45k starting price.
Beyond Tesla, electric cars lose value faster than other vehicles
Green Car Reports
JUNE 13, 2019
Lower maintenance and repair needs plus lower energy costs can make a very convincing case for electric car ownership. Then, electric vehicles have an issue that can.
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