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Industry experts are seeking new allies as state governments and public utilities join the fight for a greener future and increase in electric vehicle sales. Currently, there are around 20,000 electric vehicle charging stations in the United States, 30% of them in California. Blink Charging has more than 5,000 charging stations and new opportunities and

What are the best cities to live in if you own or want to own an electric vehicle? Some of the urban centers on our list seem like typical havens for EV owners, while others may come as a shock. According to a Car Max survey, 26% of EV owners live in 3 states—California, Oregon,

The electric vehicle, invented in the late 1800’s, first came on the scene because it was more comfortable and easier to operate for consumers at the time than gas-powered vehicles. They were quickly replaced however with new, higher quality gas-powered vehicles that could go further without fueling up. The internal combustion engine has ruled the

Many potential buyers would like to own an EV, but cite cost as a deterrent. According to Inside EVs online, over 40% of consumers report “cost” as a reason not to buy an EV. Sticker-shock can turn consumers away from giving electric vehicles a chance. Used EVs present an opportunity to save money on the

Once upon a time, oil companies and automakers considered EVs to be blips on the market radar they could easily leave in the rear-view mirror. Today, they’re fighting to get in the driver’s seat and get involved in an industry that is leaving the old way of doing things in the dust. Many are investing

Summer driving season is upon us, and families across America are gearing up to travel as soon as the quarantines and lockdown restrictions allow them to. While there still may be partial lockdowns and quarantines, people are indicating their intent to vacation, in fact, according to a AAA survey, nearly 100 million Americans are planning

Most EV drivers know that cold weather can cause range loss in electric vehicles, and that running the heater can make the loss greater. But most drivers don’t consider the effect of hot weather. Extreme temperatures of any kind can have a detrimental effect on an EV, causing range loss, body wear and tear, and

Will this be the decade of the EV? According to Global EV Outlook 2020, the odds are likely. The Global EV Outlook report examines vital elements of the growing EV trend—charging infrastructure, cost, volume and type of energy usage, emissions, and development of batteries to predict EV sales all the way to 2030. According to

EVs always prove a better buy in the long run, but what if the there’s a car you wished was electric but it’s not?Another option is to convert an internal combustion engine into an electric one. Sound impossible? It’s not, and businesses have been quick to realize the opportunity and help you do just that!