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 Amanda Drago

How to Lower Charging Costs for an Electric Car

How to Lower Charging Costs for an Electric Car

Whether you’re looking to make the switch to an electric car or have just purchased one, you may be concerned about how much you’ll need to pay in charging costs. However, if you follow these steps, you can reduce these costs and potentially make EV ownership more budget-friendly than traditional car ownership. Saving Money on […]

 Amanda Drago

2017 Chevy Bolt EV Topped Best Used Electric Cars List

2017 Chevy Bolt EV Topped Best Used Electric Cars List

Electric vehicles tend to cost more than their gas-powered counterparts, and this is why it’s often worth buying used if you’re looking to make the switch to EVs. U.S. News & World Report recently created a list of The Best Used Electric Cars to consider, and it included the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Another Accolade […]

 DeAnn Owens

Electric Cars Can Power Through an Outage

Electric Cars Can Power Through an Outage

Typically, when you lose power in your home due to a storm or electrical outage, you have to wait it out until the electric company can restore it. But, what about your electric vehicle? Is it possible to keep it moving during a power outage? Available Now: All-new 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Just because you’re […]

 DeAnn Owens

5 Road Trip Tips for Electric Car Drivers

5 Road Trip Tips for Electric Car Drivers

A road trip takes thoughtful planning. You will need to map out your route, secure lodging, pack your essentials, and make sure your vehicle is up for the journey with a maintenance check. If you’re behind the wheel of an electric car, finding electric charging stations along the way is crucial to your road trip […]

 Amanda Drago

Chevys Named Top Used Hybrids and Electric Cars Under $20,000

Chevys Named Top Used Hybrids and Electric Cars Under $20,000

Hybrids and electric cars tend to come with higher price tags than their gas-powered counterparts, though they do save you money on gas in the long run. To help you find a more affordable and eco-friendly model, Kelley Blue Book has created a list of the 10 Best Used Hybrids and Electric Cars Under $20,000, […]

 Caleb Cook

Hyundai Pulls Plug on Ioniq Electric Car

Hyundai Pulls Plug on Ioniq Electric Car

For 2022, the Hyundai lineup is gaining one EV in the Ioniq 5 — but it’s losing another in the Ioniq Electric. Total Peace of Mind: Learn more about America’s Best Warranty from Hyundai Autotrader reports that Hyundai will discontinue the Ioniq Electric, an all-electric hatchback car that’s been around since 2017. The automaker is […]

 Kurt Verlin

Maserati Teases First All-Electric Car

Maserati Teases First All-Electric Car

In one of the images, there’s the smallest hint of a chrome exhaust tip, suggesting this particular prototype is gas-powered

 Kyle Johnson

Autotrader Calls Mustang Mach-E One of the Best Electric Cars

Autotrader Calls Mustang Mach-E One of the Best Electric Cars

Autotrader released its list of the Best Electric Cars for 2021. Surprisingly, only 60 percent of that list are actual electric cars (more on that later). Unsurprisingly, one of the six true blue (oval) EVs to get the nod is the all-new Mustang Mach-E. Get Rewarded: FordPass Rewards Credit Card lets you earn points for […]

 Amanda Drago

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Makes Autotrader Best Electric Cars List

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Makes Autotrader Best Electric Cars List

Autotrader recently compiled a list of the greatest all-electric and plug-in hybrid models available this year. The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV earned a spot on this list of the Best Electric Cars for 2021, thanks to its spacious and high-tech design. Check Out the Model’s Predecessor: An overview of the Bolt EV Why did […]

 Kurt Verlin

Honda Launches Its First Mass-Produced All-Electric Car

Honda Launches Its First Mass-Produced All-Electric Car

The year 2020 marks the beginning of a new era for Honda. Earlier this month, the automaker rolled out its first mass-produced, all-electric car — the Honda e — in Europe, and is set to do the same in Japan this October. The Honda e is a car that, when it was first revealed in […]

 Aaron Widmar

Should You Buy A Used Electric Car?

Should You Buy A Used Electric Car?

An electric vehicle is a great way to save money because of its limited maintenance needs and lack of gasoline (and, obviously, it’s good for the environment). But is it a wise idea to try saving even more money by purchasing a used electric car instead of a brand-new one? Do the risks of buying […]

 Aaron Widmar

Do Hybrid and Electric Cars Have Unique Maintenance Needs?

Do Hybrid and Electric Cars Have Unique Maintenance Needs?

Every automobile requires particular maintenance to ensure it continues functioning properly. For most cars, that involves caring for the internal combustion engine with recurring upkeep like engine oil changes, fuel system cleanses, and transmission flushes. But what about electric or hybrid cars that utilize electric motors and batteries to power the car? Do they have […]

 Caleb Cook

The Story of Canada’s First Electric Car

The Story of Canada’s First Electric Car

Electric vehicles might be the future of transportation, but they’ve also been around for a very long time. In fact, Canada’s first electric car was built all the way back in 1893. The final few decades of the 19th century brought rapid automobile advancements, including the first viable electric cars. Working independently, inventors in the […]

 The News Wheel

Cadillac’s First Electric Car Revealed in April

Cadillac’s First Electric Car Revealed in April

To say that the auto industry has been pursuing an electric future is an understatement of epic proportions. It seems that news regarding new electric vehicles comes almost every day, with companies announcing and unveiling new innovations in the field. The latest of these announcements is an exciting one for supporters of green driving: Cadillac’s […]

 The News Wheel

Here’s How Explosions Can Make Electric Cars Safer

Here’s How Explosions Can Make Electric Cars Safer

When you think of cutting-edge in-car safety systems, you probably think of driver-assist features like automatic emergency braking and blind spot detection — not explosions that selectively blow up parts of your car. However, controlled explosions may be the next step in making electrified vehicles safer in the event of a crash. Protect Your Passengers: […]

 The News Wheel

Volvo XC40 Recharge is Volvo’s First All-Electric Car

Volvo XC40 Recharge is Volvo’s First All-Electric Car

Volvo is launching its first-ever, fully electric car: the XC40 Recharge. Based on its best-selling XC40 compact SUV, the Recharge is the first of an upcoming family of all-electric Volvos and as you might expect, the Swedish automaker is pretty excited about the whole thing. “We have said this several times before: for Volvo Cars, […]

 The News Wheel

Chevy Bolt Named to US News’ List of the 12 Cheapest Electric Cars in 2019

Chevy Bolt Named to US News’ List of the 12 Cheapest Electric Cars in 2019

An electric car offers benefits that a gasoline-powered car just can’t. EVs are kinder to both the Earth and your budget in terms of fuel costs. If you’ve been considering the jump into an eco-friendly vehicle, consider the Chevy Bolt, which just made U.S. News & World Report’s list of the “12 Cheapest Electric Cars […]

 The News Wheel

STEM Students Supply Electric Cars To Children With Disabilities

STEM Students Supply Electric Cars To Children With Disabilities

New Britain High School and Central Connecticut State University students are sourcing their knowledge, inventiveness, compassion, and creativity to change lives. The talented students are creating electric cars for kids with disabilities. For families who can’t afford the staggering cost of adaptive wheelchairs, the free modes of transportation the Connecticut STEM students are engineering are […]

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