Dear, (Insert: Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, etc., or anyone else installing EV charging stations): Do better. I’m not an EV owner. But I’m not a hater either. I’m a journalist who’s trying to figure EV shit out and help others do the same. But the current charging infrastructure is making it really hard for me […]
After a week behind the wheel of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, it’s clear there’s a ton of misinformation and a huge fear of forced electric truck adoption. I saw it again and again through YouTube comments as well as from friends and family members during casual conversations throughout the test week. It doesn’t have […]
When confronted with the problems of taking a full-size truck electric, EV proponents often say: If you need a truck for a day or two, rent one. However, it’s not that simple to rent a truck — especially if you want to tow a boat or camper. We looked at three popular truck rental companies […]
With the superior off-the-line speed, quiet cabin, cheaper cost to drive and tech overload, many have questioned why so-called “truck guys” wouldn’t want to buy electric trucks. Well, let me rain on the EV parade. Before I get too far into the cons, let me start by saying, I’m a fan of electric trucks like […]
I have long hated the mild-hybrid auto stop/start engine function automakers have been enthusiastically foisting on unsuspecting customers for the past several years. I mean, it saves like 0.04 gallons of gas for every tank. So, the hard starts, vehicle vibrations, lag time and loud noises are totally worth it. Not. If you aren’t familiar […]
I am a big fan of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology because they offer a natural transition from internal combustion engines to pure electric vehicles (EV). With range anxiety still prevalent, PHEVs like the Toyota RAV4 Prime, Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe allow people to experience all-electric range but none of […]