Electric vehicle vs. gasoline-powered vehicle: monthly cost analysis October 1, 2019 The spreadsheet shown above is an actual comparison of: 2019 Chevy Bolt EV MSRP: $39,405 (2LT trim level), with: DC Fast Charging Cargo Mat…
What does it cost to fill an electric vehicle’s battery pack? September 13, 2019 This was a question I had, back when I was starting to consider getting a plug-in vehicle. I get asked this a lot, so…
Living the electric life April 10, 2019 I have completed five years of lawn care, using lithium-ion battery-powered lawn equipment from EGO Power Plus. I am as excited about these great…
Solar panels: 1st year’s results January 10, 2018 ***NERD ALERT!!!*** I’ve been waiting a year for this: The analysis to see if solar panels were a good idea or not. If you…
It is done July 25, 2017 I have been trying hard to make it an entire year without buying gasoline. By “trying hard,” I don’t mean babying my Volt. Those…
Plug-in vehicle depreciation and the case for leasing May 22, 2017 I often hear, as a potential objection to getting a plug-in vehicle, that they depreciate too quickly, when compared to gasoline-powered vehicles. I’ve been scanning…
If you’re going to sling BS, don’t try it with a Texan! May 17, 2017 I was lying in bed this morning, as it is my day off, when I heard the email ping of my iPhone. In case you…