New year, new bidirectional cars
An EV with two-way charging to power external loads can change the entire energy dynamic. Will 2022 be the year that bidirectional cars become mainstream? …
Owning an EV has its perks
There are many great reasons to make your next car an electric vehicle. Here are the top ten perks that come with EV ownership. …
In defense of small EVs
Despite being potentially more affordable, electric vehicles with smaller batteries are not capturing mainstream attention in the US. That doesn’t mean they can’t fill a niche. …
EVs and their sizeable batteries can power your world
The concept is simple, but the implications are game-changing. Here’s how your next car will power your home. …
Why is green steel so important?
We devote a great deal of our attention to the propulsion methods of cars and trucks, but there’s a potentially more environmentally significant aspect to focus on. …
The economic benefits of clean, healthy air
Calls to recognize the effects of climate change on public health are growing in the US. How are greenhouse gases affecting the wellbeing of people nationwide, and do the benefits of renewable energy outweigh the costs? …
Federal clean energy incentives at your disposal
As electric vehicles and residential solar enjoy favorable tailwinds, where do we stand today in terms of available federal incentives, and where may these be headed? …
dcbel glossary series: Navigating the various EV connectors in America
If you’re in the market for an electric vehicle (EV), you may have noticed that some vehicles are built to different charging specifications and, as a result, public charging stations feature different connectors. …
Want to buy an EV? Here’s how to get over range anxiety
Range anxiety feels like having a safety net removed from under you as you’re walking on a tightrope. If you suffer from it, you’re much less likely to purchase an electric vehicle (EV). But this gut reaction at the prospect of EV ownership is unnecessary. …
Long range forecast: Building the EV battery of the future
The batteries found in modern electric vehicles (EVs) feature similar chemistry as those found in your smartphone and other electronics: they’re of the lithium-ion (Li-ion) variety. This battery technology is mature, having made its first commercial appearance in 1991 after nearly two decades of research. …
