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How Electric Cars Work
Electric vehicles, especially EVs powered by fuel cells, are a compelling alternative to gasoline-powered cars. Find out how today's electric cars work to get you where you're going without gasoline.
The 10 most reliable car brands, according to a dealer
Steven Lang ought to know a lemon when he sees one. He's worked as a car dealer and auctioneer for more than 16 years. Together with statistician Nick Lariviere, he rated the 10 most reliable car brands after reviewing over 700,000 sample trade-ins.
10 Unique (and Overlooked) Car Angles
If you’ve ever watched 15 continuous minutes of television, you’ve seen a car commercial. And if you’ve seen one car commercial, you’ve pretty much seen them all
There are two varieties: the local dealership with its overly enthusiastic owner shouting at the camera, and the high-budget, brand-centric mash-up of shiny, sexy cars drivin’ fast and lookin’ good
Yawn.
These out-of-the-box photos are a different story: they…
Dummies' guide to auto service success
Increase your automotive service labor rate and justify it by wowing the customer with value, fairness, convenience and honesty,
Transmission Switch Issues to be Aware of
Being able to diagnose the types of problems that can occur with a transmission switch will not only help you to maintain your car, but also to save money. Being aware…Read more ›
How to Wash and Dry Your Car Without Scratching the Paint
Keep your car scuff-free with this handy guide on how to dry your car without scratching the paint.
How often should the wheel alignment be done?
The wheel alignment needs to be done because over time the wheel angles change. This happens as a result of deforming and wear ...
How Do Electric Cars Work?
How Do Electric Cars Work? It may be hard to believe, but a battery-powered electric car worked pretty similarly to the way...
Top 5 Benefits of an Electric Car
If you’re shopping for an electric car, you might be amazed by the number of choices that are out there. But is an electric car right for you? www.car...
This Is Why People Have Been Buying Electric Cars
Originally published on EV Obsession. Following up on the slew of EV survey results I’ve been sharing, this article focuses on the question of why people buy electric cars. However, I think…
Electric Cars, Smart Charging and the Future of Energy Management
With vehicle-grid integration, automakers can simultaneously advance two high-level goals: the decarbonization of electricity generation and decarbonization of transportation.
Five top gas-saving (non-electric) cars
You can get excellent mileage for a hybrid or an electric, but automakers are still wringing good fuel economy from conventional engines. Here are five of the top gas-sippers.
What range do electric cars REALLY have?
With demand for electric models soaring, What Car? has developed a test that shows their Real Range between charges. Here we reveal the best and worst performers
Why Electric Cars Aren't Yet Great for Towing
Why Do People Argue Against Electric Cars?
People argue against electric cars for a variety of reasons, most of them irrational or self-serving.
BMW hints at no future for its i3 electric car
The future of the BMW i3 might not look so optimistic. According to our sources, the i3 will most likely not have a successor, a hint similar to the one given at the 2018 New York Auto Show
Why Do All These Electric Cars Have Grilles?
There's more and more electric cars being shown at auto shows and released every year. They're here to stay, and I'm all for it— the more ways we can power cars, the better. Bring on the steam, atomic, and orgone energy cars. But these new electrics are bringing with them some interesting design challenges that right now are without clear answers, and the cars are still saddled with a century of design traditon.
Nissan Leaf is the first electric car to top 400,000 sales
Nissan is bragging that the Leaf is the first EV to top 400,000 sales, although the competition is hot on its heels.
Audi of America’s Filip Brabec talks e-tron, future electric cars
The Audi e-tron, the German luxury automaker’s first mass-market electric car, wasn’t designed to be a futuristic spaceship. It was designed to appeal to normal buyers, said Audi of America product management VP Filip Brabec. That puts Audi on a different track than rivals like Tesla and Jaguar.
10 States That May Pay You Big Money to Buy an Electric Car
On top of the $7,500 in federal tax credits, consumers have access to generous electric vehicle incentives on the state level. Here are the top 10.
Used Electric Cars: Quick Guide For Getting The Best Deal
If you think that electric-car ownership is beyond your financial reach, think again. Due to a matter of supply and demand, and a flood of used models entering the market, electric vehicles (EVs) like the Nissan Leaf are remarkably affordable. This summer, and likely into the fall, there’s a surplus of electric cars being returned from two- and...
