In a world in which big data analytics constantly surprises us with what at first appears to be counter intuitive findings, there are still times that the data validates our gut feelings. UPS safety trainers have know since the 1980’s that: “…Left turns mean idling, which increases the time a Read more…
If you think Tesla is unbeatable, think again. Tesla makes a superior EV product overall but there are many deficiencies that provide Tesla with room to improve. In this video we explain that my old 2014 Ford Fusion Energi Plug In Hybrid has several distinct advantages over the Tesla Model Read more…
Hydrogen has been next years technology for 25 years, so why should anyone thing that is going to change now. There have been several breakthroughs that make hydrogen a real option for passenger cars in the very near future. Proton Technologies of Calgary has patented a simple way of extracting Read more…
Tesla has been very good at keeping its offerings to a small number of options. Basically there are four things to consider: Standard battery VS Long range battery Two wheel drive VS All wheel drive (Tesla calls this ‘Dual Motor’) Base Autopilot VS Full Self Drive Partial Premium Interior VS Read more…
In this video we explain the how the global computer chip shortage will cost the auto industry $61 billion in lost sales just in 2021 and how the shortage will likely extend well into 2022. So how did Tesla avoid the chip shortage. It is affecting everyone from Mercedes, to Read more…
To be sure, Bitcoin and blockchain technologies are here to stay… at least for a while. There is much good with Bitcoin but there are also some serious issues. If you are thinking about Bitcoin or Ethereum or other blockchain technologies as a currency or store of value, you need Read more…
We have videos for: Tesla Model 3 SR+ In Heavy Snow Tesla Model 3 SR+ Extreme Cold Weather Driving Range Tesla Model 3 SR+ Real World Driving In Cold Weather Tesla Model 3 SR+ Charging on 110V In Cold Weather and today a late March snow and ice storm in Read more…
The electric power grid can fail and if you have thought ahead to get cheap reliable solar power and storage at your house, you can not only keep your family safe but you can help the grid. Homes with solar panels not only lessen the load on the grid, but Read more…
As many of you have been following this channel already know, my Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus gets about: 2/3 of its battery range rating in ideal conditions 5/8 of stated battery range in cool weather 3/8 of its stated battery range in extreme cold weather Video version of Read more…
This is the second of our two part series on the good and bad of electric vehicles. The first article Whats Wrong With Electric Vehicles? 12 Myths & 2 Truths is available as a video HERE and this article will explore the many hidden advantages of electric vehicles. Of course Read more…
As we explained in the fall of 2020 which was a follow up to our spring of 2020 article the oil industry, in spite of drastically lower wind and solar prices, has continued to exist. In fact the massive downturn in the oil industry in 2015 combined with Russia and Read more…
Tesla Model 3 SR+ is rated at 250 miles (402K’s) but in ideal conditions gets no more than 155 miles (250 kilometers) of driving range. In this test we show that at freezing (0 Celsius – 32 Fahrenheit) the Model 3 Standard Range Plus range is about 240 kilometers (150 Read more…
This is part one of a two part series on the costs and benefits of electric vehicles. If you want the flip side of this article, read our The Hidden Advantages of Electric Vehicles article. Here we explore 14 reasons many people say they will not buy an electric vehicle. Read more…
When you think about who is most influential in the EV industry, Elon Musk likely comes to mind but not many other people. We looked a dozens of engineers, CEO’s and even a few politicians when coming up with our list of the top ten most important people in EV’s Read more…