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Driving Tips for Navigating Winter in Your EV With the busy holiday season and longer nights, winter brings a higher risk of accidents. Weather conditions can be treacherous, with snow and ice making driving much more difficult. Navigating the roads can be challenging when driving an electric vehicle (EV)—especially for new owners. Remember these five

Electrified Debuts Dominate the Scene Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. Not all were, of course, as there is still plenty of interest around gasoline-propelled cars, SUVs and trucks. Here, in alphabetical order, are the World or North American debuts.  2024 Fiat

Get Ready for the Fifth Generation Prius The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago as the first hybrid car to be sold in the United States. The initial skepticism from many amounted to—“What the hell is a hybrid car?” This is rarely heard anymore as hybrid technology is

Impressive Efficiency for Seven One of the last vans standing Chrysler has the market locked-up for anyone needing a seven passenger vehicle that can go a very long way on a tank of fuel. How about more than 520 miles? Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the

Weighing Factors for an Important Decision This article may contain affiliate links. So, you’re thinking about buying a used car–EV or conventional power–now the market is loosening up a bit, but you’re not sure which is more important – age or mileage? While some people might be inclined to go for the older model with

Another Addition to Ford’s Electrified Future The Future Is Here Ford must have asked themselves how to make the F-150 full-size pickup even better. How about giving it a 3.3-liter PowerBoost hybrid engine to go along with the: non-hybrid 3.3-liter EcoBoost V6; 2.7L EcoBoost V6; 5.0-liter V8; 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel; the 3.5L EcoBoost V6,

Reducing GHGs in the Transport Sector Did you know that the transportation sector is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S.? With that in mind, the need to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels and transition to a more sustainable transportation system is more prominent than ever. Long hauls=liqui fuels Recognizing

Help’s Coming from Government & Non-Government Entities The electric vehicle (EV) industry is about to have its most significant sales spike thanks to international legislation and nonprofits ramping up support efforts. These cars are critical for defining a net-zero world. The accessibility of EVs is still not ideal due to high prices and limited access

Three Common Errors That Can Sink an Insurance Claim This article may contain affiliate links. As commercial trucks are very large in size, collisions with trucks might result in severe injuries. If you’re injured in a truck accident, the process can be stressful, painful and overwhelming. Many truck accidents are fatal. In such situations, assuming

Opinion: Building Critical Public EV Infrastructure Had Benjamin Disraeli been alive during the era of electric vehicles he would have encountered plenty of fodder for his reliable maxim–“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” The EV industry is awash with statistics both ardently in favor, and vehemently against, the inevitability of

Commercial Zero-Emission Vehicle Investors Challenged, But Industry Moves On Globally, countries have fast-tracked their electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to combat rising emissions and meet the 2 C standard of the Paris Climate Agreement. Then Nikola’s Founder’s fraudulent activity was uncovered, and the conversation surrounding EVs has changed for better or worse. Now they’re rolling under

An All-Electric GV70 Joins the Genesis Line-up The all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 small SUV joins the 2023 GV60 EV and the G80 Electrified sedan as the first of a new line-up of electric vehicles coming to Genesis by 2030. Lots of aero touches The 2023 Electrified GV70 AWD will play an important role over

The Shortcut To a Safe Seat for Your Child This article may contain affiliate links. When you buy a new car, one of the most important decisions you make is what type of car seat to install. With the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), more parents are looking for car seats compatible with them.

The EV Pickup Truck from Ford For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. Same silhouette, different

Tips for Keeping Your Car’s Inside Sparkling Too This article may contain affiliate links. While the outside of your car is what people see most often and what sets its value, it’s the interior that matters the most. You know that you are going to spend most of your time on the inside of your

Tips: How to Choose an Evocative and Memorable Name This article may contain affiliate links. Your trucking company’s name is one of its most important branding elements. It’s how customers and clients will remember and identify your business, so it’s important to choose a name that is both evocative and memorable. A blank canvas–waiting for

Feature: Keeping Your Car & Yourself Intact on the Road This article may contain affiliate links. One of the most important things to remember when behind the wheel is that you can only trust yourself. Every day, millions of car accidents occur all over the world, and sadly, many of them end in death. When

Compromises May Be Ahead This article may contain affiliate links. It can be a hard task to ensure you choose the right vehicle for your business fleet. You will need to assess all the different criteria of your business and check that the vehicles you opt for tick all the boxes. In some cases, this

No Blending In with the Crowd The 2022 Jaguar F-Pace is the largest of the SUVs offered from the storied British car company, joining the smaller E-Pace and the all-electric I-Pace. This five-passenger luxury SUV delivers civil and refined driving with a design that won’t blend in with the crowd. Propulsion Options We got the

It’s Still Theory, But Some Insurance Companies Are Worried This article may contain affiliate links. In the auto industry, two main things are the talk of the town. On the one hand, there’s a massive push toward autonomy and self-driving cars. On the other, electric vehicles are getting all of the attention and sales. It’s

Vintage Name Returns to the United States The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. Sixty-three years later and in its 16th generation, the Crown has returned to the United States as a crossover,

Steps to Make Sure You Get the Right Tool for the Job This post may contain affiliate links, Finding the right vehicles for your business can sometimes be hard work, especially if you’re starting a new business or simply doing this for the first time. With that in mind, we’re going to talk today about

Navigating the Path to Four-Wheel Bliss This article may contain affiliate links A car is a big investment. No car comes particularly cheap. Whether you save up and purchase a vehicle outright or take out a loan or finance plan at current car interest rates, you’re going to want to make sure that you’re getting

Understanding How to Protect Yourself After an Accident This article may contain affiliate links. Accidents involving big commercial trucks will lead to severe injuries. They might impact the victim’s livelihood for the rest of their life. While detailed investigations are conducted to establish the cause of the accident, you will need extensive care to recover

Converting Fleets to EVs and Adding Roadside Assistance The thought of an electric pickup truck, van, box truck or a semi-truck plying the roads seemed far fetched only a few years ago. No more, as the electrification of the trucks that move America’s goods and do its work is here, and growing fast. EVs make

A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel Today’s automakers have taken up the mantle of environmental stewardship in new and exciting ways. With growing pressure from consumers, the world’s largest auto brands have invested heavily in eco-friendly vehicles. Of course, there are a range of eco-friendly vehicles on the market, but one emerging contender is

Making Sure Batteries Hold Up Longer Car battery corrosion occurs when the sulfuric acid inside the battery releases hydrogen gas. That process creates a corrosive environment when the gases react to the ambient atmosphere. Exposure to salt and moisture makes corrosion occur faster. Engineers and other experts are working hard to improve the batteries for

More than Gears: The Brave New World of Connected Cars This article may contain affiliate links. We’re all starting to become more eco-minded—perhaps out of necessity. I appreciate cleanfleetreport.com for allowing me to weigh in on the conversation about new cars and their impact on our lives. When you finish reading, start planning your next

Tips To Navigating the Maze of Government Responsibility This post may contain affiliate links. It’s easy to sue someone after a car accident for negligent driving and hold them accountable for your personal injuries. However, who is liable for an accident caused by a pothole? According to Orange County car accident lawyers Roberts & Jeandron,

Getting Past the Challenges To Insure Your EV This article may contain affiliate links There are many benefits to owning an electric car, but anything that is good will have its downfalls. Getting insurance coverage on your EV may not be as easy as you think. It will not be cheaper than what you have