Many states offer discounts, rebates, and other incentives for the purchase of infrastructure improvements that encourage electric-car ownership. Washington is one such state, providing tax breaks on charging stations and similar EV-related devices. Unfortunately, Home Depot sales associates...
It's Earth Day today, and if you're intending to roll it out a little, Earth Week all this week. To coincide with a week where we're all encouraged to do just a little more... April 22, 2013 by Antony Ingram 2
They call it being ICEd--the practice of Internal Combustion Engine vehicles parking in spaces set aside for electric cars. It's the bane of many an electric vehicle owner's... April 15, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7
Range Anxiety. Two very familiar words, but their coming together is more recent. It's the fear of running out of electricity in an electric car, compounded by typically... April 4, 2013 by Antony Ingram 21
Here's the situation: You've bought, or are planning to buy an electric car. You've done the math, figured out the vehicle you want, and know that 80 percent of your charging... March 26, 2013 by Antony Ingram 9
Most electric car owners charge their vehicles at home--it's one of the real perks of owning a plug-in. Some drivers may also charge at work, for most owners the... March 20, 2013 by Antony Ingram 19
Just how do electric car owners use their cars? It's the question everyone is trying to answer, as it could shape how electric cars of the future are developed. Virtually... March 13, 2013 by Antony Ingram 16
As part of the recent fiscal cliff deal passed by Congress, many green energy programs saw renewed focus and deadline extensions, allowing people to benefit from them for a... January 18, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1
It goes without saying, but the Indian market for bikes and automobiles is very different to that in the U.S. Rather than energy concerns, global warming and owning the... January 9, 2013 by Antony Ingram 6
Traveling coast-to-coast isn't a trip best suited to the average electric car, but it's become a whole lot easier in Canada. A free, 240V charging network now lines the... November 28, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
Europe may have its own single currency and be subject to many of the same laws, but for electric car owners the business of charging isn't as simple. European Union... November 26, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4
Ask owners to give you a list of fears associated with their electric cars, and a few charging concerns are bound to be on the list. Usually, they include not finding... October 9, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
Owners of plug-in vehicles like the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt, and even the new Tesla Model S may be paying too much when they charge their car. Why? Because they... September 26, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson 10
If you drive an electric or plug-in car and drive to work every day in it, you’ve probably given the topic of workplace charging stations some thought. Convincing your... September 13, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
If you’re not an electric car driver, the chances are that how and when electric cars recharge is one of the lesser mysteries of the universe. After all, if every... August 23, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 14
Last year, GE and vertical axis wind turbine company Urban Green Energy announced the launch of the Sanya Skypump, a wind-powered charging station capable of recharging an... August 15, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 10
