Tesla’s stock is up 270% YTD, and has jumped to a new record high this week, giving the electric vehicle maker a valuation of more than $208 billion. Tesla is now the most valuable car company on the planet. Tesla’s market cap has surpassed Toyota’s, and the company is worth more than many of its
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The Hottest New Electric Cars of 2020
Manufacturers are taking the EV market seriously, and some are even slowly transitioning to an all-electric lineup. In past years, industry leaders have made major investments in developing newer, more modern EVs, as well as in investing in creating more and more choice in EVs. In 2020, and the coming years, consumers will see the
Tesla’s Cybertruck Heralds a New Era in EV
As early as 2012, Elon Musk was discussing a desire to create a pickup truck with load-compensating suspension, comparable to the Ford F-250. His state-of-the-art Cybertruck is taking the EV world by storm. The Cybertruck is an all-electric vehicle with more utility than a truck and better performance than a sports car. According to Cnet’s
EV Etiquette for Electric Vehicle Owners
We all know good manners go a long way and following these basic guidelines will make you the most popular EV driver in the garage. 1—Charging Spots Are for Charging. As obvious as it seems, cars which are not being actively charged should not be parked in a charging space. Once your car is finished
Are EVs Really Better for the Environment?
We all know that EVs do not release tail-pipe emissions, and according to Energy Sage, emit less than half the Co2 into the air as a gas-powered vehicle. While it would seem there is no logical argument to be made suggesting EVs aren’t better for the environment than gas-powered vehicles, opponents of EVs often mention
Is a Cold Climate a Deterrent to EV Ownership?
This time of year, most people have one thing on their minds: the weather. As freezing temperatures descend across the country and snow and ice become a hazard, EV drivers face another potential issue—how cold affects the battery and range of their electric cars. Most EV drivers know cold weather influences the range of their
How Blink Makes an Environmental Impact
Emissions and Electric Cars Since they were first introduced, electric vehicles have been subject to scrutiny from critics, who suggest electric vehicles are not all they’re touted to be environmentally. Are EVs really far cleaner running than gas-powered vehicles? According to Forbes, a comparative study of the International Council of Clean Energy (ICTT), showed EVs
How Are EVs Environmentally Friendly?
Blink Charging is among the largest producers of EVSE in the United States, solving the problem of where to charge for businesses and homeowners alike. Blink is dedicated to reducing climate change and greenhouse emissions through the production of equipment that charges elective vehicles (EVs). Since first introduced, electric vehicles have been subject to scrutiny
EV Adoption and Air Quality
We know emissions from vehicles cause air pollution, and that air pollution is responsible for breathing issues, illnesses, and death. In fact, the World Health Organization states that 4.6 million deaths per year can be attributed to air pollution. While no vehicle is perfect, EVs have been shown to reduce particulate matter in the air
The Evolution of the Electric Vehicle
While the first electric vehicle was created in 1889, it took over a hundred years for the EV to find its place in history. While the internal combustion engine has ruled the road for most of the years in between, concern about the effects of traditional gas-powered vehicles has caused a worldwide green revolution that
Electric Vehicles Score Points with the Modern Retiree
Many retirees find themselves in the position of needing a new car, but no longer needing a vehicle that can stand up to a long daily commute. While previous generations, after they retired, could reliably be found behind the wheel of big cars such as a Buick, Lincoln Town Car, or Cadillac, today’s retirees want