Driving around Ontario in a not so expensive electric car
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Camping is always a joy, but even better, go for an electric campsite and charge the car while you charge yourself
Worried about climate change? Why not do something about it? You can have a lot of fun with a gently used EV that can get you where you need to go (albeit with a little bit of planning, some patience and an appetite for adventure).
Word broke earlier this year that a build your dreams (BYD) had developed a way to fast charge EVs in as little as 5 minutes. While undoubtedly an impressive feat of engineering, as an EV driver, I am not entirely convinced this is a good idea. Mostly because it forces a gas-station mentality on EVs,…
Back in the 2010s, Chinese policymakers saw an opportunity to build their automotive industry, why compete with established western brands on internal combustion, when you can leapfrog and build EVs. It is a brilliant move, many Silicon Valley strategists would be proud (source). But somewhere along the way, the Chinese build capacity to build 50…
Diesel used to be cheaper than gas, but nowadays its usually quite a bit more expensive. Lets discuss how the Diesel price gap has evolved over time, and why that might be. Briefly, much has changed since the refineries serving the Toronto area were built. Instead of being all about gasoline, Jet-fuel and Diesel now…