Lithium battery maintenance is key to extending the life of lithium-ion batteries, especially in electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries are more sensitive to charge voltage, discharge rates, and operating temperatures. This guide will walk you through a...
The move from petrol stations to charging stations is a new way for electric vehicle (EV) owners to fuel their cars. Those days when all you had to do was pull up to a petrol pump, pop the nozzle in,...
Exciting news for General Motors (GM) electric vehicle (EV) owners—your vehicles now have access to Tesla’s 17,800 Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada! Thanks to a recent software update, GM EVs, including popular models like the Chevy Bolt, GMC Hummer,...
The development of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is changing the EV charging landscape, with non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) now able to charge at Tesla Superchargers--something impossible just a few months prior. This industry-wide move to a standardized DC...
Around this time next year, you'll probably see non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) sporting a familiar charging port. As it is now, other EV manufacturers can access the Tesla Supercharger network, albeit with a few tweaks and tricks. If you've been...
Electric vehicle (EV) chargers and adapters are among the most heavily used components of an EV. On average, EV drivers charge their vehicles 2-3 times a week, with some even charging nightly for top-ups, depending on their range. Home EV...
After major players Ford and GM announced their adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port in mid-2023, virtually every carmaker in the US followed suit. The long list of converts includes newcomer Rivian, which delivered its first...
Like any car, electric vehicles (EVs) are not immune to the daily grind. While you’re less likely to visit a repair shop in the first few years of owning an EV vs a gas car, maintenance can add up. For...
As we move to renewable energy and sustainability, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are getting more popular. These advanced systems store energy for later use, for utilities, power lines, businesses, and households, especially with intermittent renewable energy sources like wind...
