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All about electric vehicle fires

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…

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What effect does electric-vehicle regen braking have when you’re hotlapping on a racetrack?

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…

Blog EVs by Robert Pepper 18 July 2022

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Australia’s governments move decisively towards electric vehicles

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;…

Blog EVs Towing by Robert Pepper 12 July 2022

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How do you work out towing weights – real life example, explained

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…

Blog EVs by Robert Pepper 9 July 2022

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Why “EVs force you to stop every two hours” isn’t a good thing

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…

Blog EVs Towing by Robert Pepper 6 July 2022

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The electric vehicle tow test with a Hyundai IONIQ5 vs a Ford Ranger, a caravan and a car trailer

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…

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Why was the McMurtry Automotive Speirling EV so fast at Goodwood?

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…

Blog EVs by Robert Pepper 31 May 2022

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Would Australia’s electricity system be overloaded if everyone bought an electric car tomorrow?

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…

4X4 Blog EVs Towing by Robert Pepper 19 April 2022

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Why powering a trailer won’t be the real answer to EV towing range

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…

4X4 Blog EVs Towing by Robert Pepper 31 March 2022

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Are EV 4X4s really going to ruin the weekend?

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is here now and rapidly gathering pace. Today, EVs are absolutely a viable alternative to ICE (internal combustion engine, petrol/diesel) cars for daily-driving suburban duties. They're safe, low to almost zero maintenance, easy to drive, don't need…