Electric Cars

Electric Cars: Worth It Environmentally?

This is a question I've been thinking about for quite some time now. Electric cars are great for the end user, but what impacts do they have that the owner doesn't see? We'll be looking at how the electricity is produced and whether having an electric car is better for the environment.

I'm going to be omitting any renewable energy source since they don't produce any emissions. This includes solar, wind, and hydro. Depending on where you live your electricity may be produced from nuclear or (gulp) coal. Read more »

Ultra Capacitors Boost Electric Car Efficiency

What's one of the best way to kill batteries? If you answered "charge or discharge to fast" than you're right! In today's plug in electric vehicles (PHEV's for short) one of the main causes for battery life to shorten is the fact that acceleration draws a large amount of power from the batteries. Read more »

Prius Has Rooftop Solar Panel Option

While I don't think that hybrid cars are the future I do think that they are a step in the right direction. It's all about maximising energy efficiency and the Toyota Prius has led the way in North America. Read more »

Electric Cars Aren't An Improvement

I know the title is a bit of a shocker, but in certain circumstances it is true. GM's new Chevy Volt is causing quite a bit of commotion with their 230MPG claim, but let's take a look at the other side of the coin. Read more »