Initially, arranging for a charging station to be installed will be part of the buying process for your first electric vehicle (EV). All chargers approved by various manufacturers shall conform to the SAE J1772 standards for Electric Vehicles and Electrical Connectors. You will not be able to buy a car unless you are willing to…
Electric cars have an elaborate wiring system. This is because unlike a conventional vehicle, which only needs power to control its electric car accessories such as wipers and headlamps, an electric car needs a wiring system for its motive power. It is needed for movement. For this reason, it must have an elaborate wiring system…
I repeat, do not throw away your driving or motorcycle gloves for the ride of an electric vehicle. Electric vehicles are just a quick fix for the current system. Yes, well, we all have to use less energy, which could arguably include using less plastic junk and being more rational with our daily vehicle use….
Buying a hybrid car may sound a bit daunting but not in the way you might think, the complexity of buying a hybrid car lies in which one you should choose. To help you with your purchase, you’ll need to understand some basic concepts on hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). There are two energy sources for…
Welcome to the vision of Shai Agassi. Shai Agassi, a former president of the Product and Technology Group (PTG) at SAP AG, is behind the incredible vision of the Better Place company, which is leading the race for electric cars. With a system of both recharging and battery changing stations (designed to automatically take out…
Hybrid car engines operate on two or more fuel sources. One is combustion based and the other is electric based. Combustion based can include gasoline or diesel. However, mostly these vehicles depend on electric source to get good mileage with low cost fuel. Maintenance is very less in case of electric cars. However, in hybrid…
As car manufacturers continue to battle in the electric car race, some have begun to wonder, where will batteries go once they reach the end of their automotive useful lives? Simply disposing of the battery in some sort of landfill isn’t going to help the environment and it certainly isn’t going to please car makers…
The history of the automobile emphasizes luxury, comfort, and aesthetics over performance, power, speed, and safety. It is true to its basic need – transportation and transportation. However, if we are looking to buy a car with more horsepower that is safe for everyday use and gives more mileage – gasoline powered cars are the…
Electric car is no longer a dream. They’re here today, and there will be many more models and options available to consumers over the next few years. With fuel prices continuing to rise, and the environmental impact caused by burning traditional fossil fuels, you may want to consider switching to an alternative. Here are 5…
It is our collective and individual responsibility to… protect and care for the environment in which we all live – Dalai Lama BMW cars have always been more than just automobiles. They are like a Swiss army knife; A finely crafted tool with everything you need for whatever the road throws at you. A BMW…