Electric vehicles are the way of the future, like it or not - the European Union has just mandated zero-emission vehicles from 2035 onwards, other countries are doing the same, and all the carmakers are phasing out petrol/diesel propulsion. So as an…
Electric vehicles are taking over the automotive world, and much will change as a result. New ways of owning and operating a car, new thinking, new habits. And new risks.
Almost anything can catch fire, including vehicles whether they are propelled by…
One of my readers watched the Porsche 911 Track Mistakes video:
and posed this question:
Nice video! It brings up an interesting question for EVs. I have a Tesla EV and wondering about leaving regen on when on a track. It…
In the last couple of days two of Australia's state and territory governments have made major policy announcements:
ACT
Bans sale of fossil-fuelled vehicles by 2035, target of 80-90% zero-emission by 2030. To be clear, this is the sale of new vehicles;…
Towing weights are really complex, but unfortunately, you have to know what your limits are and how to operate within them. I recently carried out an electric vehicle vs diesel tow test, and as part of that I had to select a…
Electric vehicles require more frequent, and longer stops than ICE vehicles. Many EV advocates suggest this is a positive for EVs as it forces stops and therefore manages fatigue. I disagree, and this is why.
The short answer is that EVs tend…
I used to start articles with something like "electric vehicles are the future, like it or not" but now I need to change that to "electric vehicles are here now, and taking over".
You'll have seen all the change; the EU recently…
By now everyone's seen the amazing McMurtry Speirling electric car blitz the Goodwood Hill Climb record in 39.08 seconds, beating the record set by a F1 car, and driver Max Chilton reckons there's more in it as he learns how better to…
A common worry about electric cars is that it'll 'brown out' or overload the electricity supply. I don't think that'll happen, and my reasoning is below, and as usual with any big-picture . I'm yet to see anyone provide their reasonsing as…
Trailers are, literally, a drag to tow. They sap power from the towcar, reduce range, and reduce offroad capability. They are also a big, heavy, potentially dangerous object to have exerting a force on your car.
Electric trailers can change a lot…