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The (R)EV Diaries - EVs in Rural America Electric Cars - Electric Vehicles


Latest Episodes

Is the F-150 Lightning the Game Changer I Wanted It to Be???
July 03, 2021

Long answer, yes with an if. Short answer, no with a but Its a step in the right direction and it has potential.

I’m Back
June 23, 2021

Its been a minute but its time to get back to work

Electric Vehicle Basics: “Do I Need A Level 2 Charger?”
April 08, 2021

I often get asked this question or something similar. Does a typical EV owner need a L2 EVSE or will the L1 supplied with the vehicle suffice? The answer, like most things, isnt as cut and dry as one

Where You Been At and How’s That i3 Doin’?
March 25, 2021

Im BACK. The last couple of weeks have been a challenge, but Im back to talk about 1 year of EV ownership and whats going on in these parts.

Hmm… I expected it to be longer.
March 04, 2021

We wrap up our discussion about the University of Chicago white paper and look at what your statistics say about your driving habits.

How Far Do You Go?
February 26, 2021

University of Chicago released a white paper on EV usage in California from data collected from 2014-2017. The assert the average EV driver drives fewer miles than what is the current recognized average commute AND they are only using 2.

Ice Storm 2021: Texas Grid Failures and Southeastern Kentucky Today
February 17, 2021

ITS COLD. Texas is suffering with major grid issues with the influx of unanticipated winter weather and freezing temperatures. They are struggling and hopefully learning from the experience. Meanwhil

BMW vs The Big Hill: Winter Battle
February 13, 2021

Weve had some winter weather the past few days. The Mini had some success with it, but will my BMW do the same? Here is how round 1 went but today I know to stay out of the ring. My EV experience wi

So, I Was in Key West…
February 04, 2021

Last week I was in Key West. I saw probably 50 different Teslas (and one i3) while I was gone, but ZERO infrastructure which prompted me to investigate on the PlugShare app.

Growing Pains and Another Kona Recall
January 22, 2021

Bill in Arizona informed me of another recall on his Hyundai Kona. Apparently the braking booster on the Kona E and the Hyundai Nexo (H2 Fuel Cell) can be disabled by a faulty sensor and reduce the braking power.