driveelectricdayton
About driveelectricdayton
Posts by :
America Needs Elon Musk — to Sell Electric Cars
Analysts at Coltura, a nonprofit that is working to accelerate the transition from gasoline, calculate that the top 10% of drivers consume 32% of the gasoline — more than the bottom 60% combined. The top 20% use nearly half the gas, the Washington Post reports.Coltura calls this top 10% “super-users.” They’re people like my father-in-law, […]
Buying an electric car? Here are key facts and tips.
Electric vehicles have bigger interiors than gas guzzlers. Batteries are improving in range, and tax credits may be available. Here’s what you need to know about buying an EV, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.Read more >
Bikes Are Outpacing Electric Cars Sales in the U.S.
New research estimates that while 608,000 electric cars and trucks were sold in 2021, more than 880,000 e-bikes were also purchased. Edward Benjamin of the Light Electric Vehicle Association predicts that more than 1 million e-bikes will be sold in the U.S. this yearRising gas prices may be a factor in the continued surge in […]
Ford Has Another EV Pickup Coming
A new EV truck announced by Ford is not a reference to the next-gen electric F-150, nor plans for electric heavy-duty pickups.”This will be a new truck,” CEO Jim Farley confirmed to MotorTrend. It will be “an addition” to the F-Series family.Read the full Motor Trend report >
Turn your gas guzzler into an EV. But be prepared to wait.
Converting internal combustion engine vehicles to electric has become more and more popular, particularly for owners of classic cars, the Los Angeles Times reports. It’s a market that will continue to grow in 2022.Read More >
Electric Car Show on Saturday, April 16 at Austin Landing
Celebrate Earth Day By Test Driving Electric Cars MIAMISBURG — People interested in seeing and test-driving electric cars are invited to the EV Auto Show from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 16 at Austin Landing. The event is free and open to the public as part of Earth Day activities sponsored by Drive […]
Why 2022 Could Be a Critical Year for Electric Cars
Electric vehicles still account for a small slice of the market — nearly 9 percent of the new cars sold last year worldwide were electric, up from 2.5 percent in 2019. But their rapid growth could make 2022 the year when the march of battery-powered cars became unstoppable, erasing any doubt that the internal combustion […]
Are Electric Cars Really That Green? It Depends.
When do electric cars actually emit less CO2 than conventional fossil fuel cars? It depends. Get ready to have your assumptions challenged by a recent study from Volvo. Dare you to watch the entire video without getting angry (EV owners) or saying, “I told you so” (ICE car owners). Let the debate begin … Watch […]