In 2021, 490,000 electric vehicles were sold in America. Last year (2022), that number rose to 807,000, comprising 5.8% of all new vehicles sold in the United States. In this article, we examine auto inventories, interest rates, charging options, and the general market to help you decide if this is the right year to buyContinue reading “IS 2023 THE TIME FOR YOU TO PURCHASE AN EV?”
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BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE: COLD WEATHER AND FUEL ECONOMY
The U.S. Department of Energy has researched and summarized the impact of cold weather and winter driving on a vehicle’s fuel economy. “Cold weather and winter driving conditions can reduce your fuel economy significantly.“ fueleconomy.gov AUTOS AND WINTER WEATHER It is no secret that weather impacts the efficiency of machinery and equipment of all types.Continue reading “BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE: COLD WEATHER AND FUEL ECONOMY”
Do You Know Where and How to Charge an Electric Vehicle?
EV Charging Basics To charge an electric vehicle (EV), you will need to plug it into a charging station or outlet using the charging cable that came with the vehicle. The type of charging station or outlet you use will depend on the type of EV you have and the type of charging equipment youContinue reading “Do You Know Where and How to Charge an Electric Vehicle?”
The State of Electrical Vehicles
The latest on EV models, charging and pricing. Find values in the market.
Road Trip!
Electric car sales are booming and auto manufacturers, not the government, are plotting the future of transportation
How to deal with gas prices, EVs and the road ahead!
Consumers are rightfully concerned with the predictable, sharp increase in gas prices over the last two years. When gas bills double, how can you manage it?
How do I charge an electric vehicle?
“How do I charge an ev?” EV Charging Options Option 1: Charge on the road. If you have no garage or direct vehicle access or live in an apartment without designated charging, you may be limited to metered charging at your place of work, shopping, or municipal lots. Charging at fast chargers can take upContinue reading “How do I charge an electric vehicle?”
Before You Buy Your Next Car
There have been drastic price increases in most consumer segments. Low supply and high demand for both new and used cars have combined with gas prices increases that make most people grumble. The decision to buy a new vehicle has become tougher than ever. http://www.gasbuddy.com/charts Vehicle Options The choices in new vehicles can be overwhelming.Continue reading “Before You Buy Your Next Car”
Electric Racing
We all remember electric slot car racing. Then the resurgence of the muscle car. Now the muscle car is coming to its end. https://americacharged402453129.wordpress.com/2022/02/22/death-of-the-muscle-car/ Fortunately, there is hope that new electric vehicles will build upon recent torque and acceleration prowess. Dodge has teased the following: NASCAR GOING ELECTRIC? NASCAR vehicles still have a manual transmissionContinue reading “Electric Racing”
Electric Truck Rundown
The American Pickup Truck Over the past decade, pickup truck sales have increased dramatically as consumers desired greater utility and/or rugged style. As a result, competition between Ford’s F-150 and GM’s Silverado / Sierra models border on extreme rivalry, with new converts flocking to RAM, Toyota, and Nissan as well. 5 of the 10 bestsellingContinue reading “Electric Truck Rundown”
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