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The low fire risk from EVs
EVs are 500% less likely to catch fire than conventional vehicles
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EV performance records document real-world battery degradation rates
They found an average of 2.3%/year range loss for the EVs on the road today. “If the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.”
Can you drive from SW Colorado to Michigan in a 2018 Battery Powered Chevy Bolt? YES YOU CAN! Part II
As promised, here are answers to the more basic questions about doing a long-distance road trip in a mid-distance, 235-mile range, Chevy Bolt EV. Was it cheaper than paying for gas would’ve been? At home, where DC fast charging isn’t necessary for us, driving the Bolt is about 40% less …
Can you drive from SW Colorado to Michigan in a 2018 Battery Powered Chevy Bolt? YES YOU CAN! Part I
This post is divided in two parts: PART 1- Why do it? And PART 2 – Answers to the basic questions of how much time did charging add to the trip? What if all the charging stations are taken when you show up? How much did the cost compare to …
On Buying a Tesla in New Mexico
By Mitchell Chapman Tesla sells directly to customers via their website, rather than via a franchise dealership network. For this reason they’re not allowed to operate directly in New Mexico. As a result, for New Mexicans the Tesla purchase process involves a little risk and uncertainty. I live in New …