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Electric vehicles have an interesting quirk in their history. When cars were first beginning to gain in popularity, EVs were a tough competitor due to their association with women. The Great-Grandfather of the Prius Photo: Lars-Göran Lindgren Sweden They were first invented in the early 1830s, and by the turn of the century, it was…

We’ve looked at the origins of vehicle nameplates in the past (did you know a lot of cars are named after animals?), and our research has shown us that there are quite a few vehicles on the market named after cities throughout the world. On a Budget: DIY car hacks that will save you some…

It might not have a name yet, but it certainly looks good Photo: Cadillac 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…

Photo: pxfuel via DCMA It’s a well-known fact that California is quite possibly the most progressive state in America when it comes to environmental issues and emissions standards. That reputation is about to be indelibly etched into the public consciousness — and the automotive industry — as California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed an executive…

One of the most persistent and annoying arguments pushed in online comments sections against electric vehicles is that, although an electric vehicle may not put out emissions from its own tailpipe, it is consuming power from the electrical grid, and therefore puts out more emissions than a typical gas car since the power is generated…