Affordable EVs Inside EVs hit the nail on the head on affordable EVs in a post on X, evidently without realizing it. They that “2024 Was a Great Year for Performance EVs” and followed with “Driving enthusiasts looking to go electric have more choices than ever, although affordable options are still rare.” Well, it seems …
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To cabin heat an EV or not to cabin heat — in the cold
Cabin heat We’ve have seen several mentions to not use the cabin heater in an EV in cold weather — even in vehicles with a heat pump — but to rather use the seat and steering wheel heaters for warmth in order to maintain the vehicle’s high voltage battery charge. This was even a surprising …
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Can zero-emission vehicles hit the California 35% by model year 2026? Toyota NA says no!
Zero-emission vehicle sales in California As reported by InsideEVs, zero-emission vehicle sales in California is mandated by the state’s Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Cars II to reach 35% of new vehicle sales by model year 2026. Toyota Motor NA’s (North America) chief operating officer says the EV regulations would be “impossible” to meet, despite …
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Kia Niro EV first impressions
Kia Niro EV The lease on my Polestar 2 recently expired, and I purchased a pre-owned 2022 Kia Niro EV outright (22,000 miles). Over the last few years a rather healthy used EV market has developed, which is great for the industry. The Kia does not have the prestige of the Polestar but there were …
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How long does it take to charge an electric car?
How long does it take to charge Two weeks ago I changed my ride. And since I have been asked several times how long does it take to charge? Yes, its still an electric vehicle (EV) — I hope to never again put gasoline into a car! Anyway, the question surprised me each time, as …
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We have a new YouTube video getting in a Tesla that has a dead 12-volt start battery
Dead 12-volt start battery In August of 2024, we got a panicked call from a friend whose car, a Tesla Model Y, was giving her real headaches. It turned out to have a dead 12-volt start battery. It needed a jump-start! A number of messages were being displayed in a seemingly random fashion on her …
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Another Get Out update, where is @NHTSA?
Get Out No, not the movie, our Get Out update relates to a page we put up years ago after a man and his dog died of heat exposure locked in a Chevrolet Corvette. The car was one of the first to use electric locks and latches and while there is a mechanical means of …
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