Useful Resources

Various tools and resources to allow you to dive as deep down the rabbit hole as you wish.…

EV Technology

A quick overview of how electric vehicles store and convert energy using batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, inverters, motors, drivetrain and manage it with motor controllers and software.…

So, Why Electric?

Are Electric Vehicles or Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles better? A summary of economics, performance, safety, maintenance, environment and capabilities.…

EVs and the Environment

The environment is a massive and complicated and political topic. We will discuss air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, electricity generation, and battery materials, disposal and recycling.…

EV Safety

Driving is one of the most dangerous things we do in life. The design of EVs gives many inherent safety advantages. Most of this is due to the lack of an engine and associated parts and having battery pack and other components sit low in the vehicle chassis.…

EV Performance

People care about their car's performance. We’ll look at efficiency, range, acceleration, top speed, power, torque, towing, payload, charging and cold climate operation.…

EV Economics

The most important factor for many consumers purchasing a vehicle is cost. So, let’s dive in and look at whether EVs or ICEVs are cheaper. We look at total cost of ownership, resale value, depreciation, subsidies and incentives.…

Why Electric Vehicles?

In these posts we will compare electric vehicles with traditional gas and diesel-powered vehicles. We look at economics, performance, safety, maintenance, environment, cool capabilities and future potential.…