There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about electric cars – mainly because they are fairly new in the market – but nothing is as popular as this one: electric cars are not safe to drive in lightning and thunderstorms. After all, electricity doesn’t mix well with water, right? Of course, that is a…
Do Electric Cars Need Oil? The short answer is no. Electric cars do not need any traditional oil changes that are required for a gasoline car. Electric cars use a completely different drivetrain than their counterparts, and for that reason, you’ll never have to worry about this particular maintenance task. But that doesn’t mean that electric cars…
You may have seen videos circulating online of electric cars catching fire during accidents. Are these just rare occurrences, or are electric vehicles and their batteries really more dangerous than their gas car counterparts? The short answer is that electric cars are not more dangerous than traditional gas cars. If anything, they’re actually slightly safer….
The world of EVs is rapidly changing, but I’ve done some research and compiled everything I’ve learned about EV charging into this article, up-to-date for 2020. So, do all electric cars use the same ‘universal’ plugs and chargers? In short, all electric car brands in North America use the same standard plugs for normal-speed charging…
As you would expect, electronic waste (also known as e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices. This can include items like cell phones, tablets, computers, TVs, or any other electronics that are no longer needed or used by the owner. These old electronic items must be disposed of properly to avoid the damaging effects of e-waste…
The use of solar power is on the rise, and it’s not a mystery why. Some people are taking the leap to solar to minimize their carbon footprints. Others are more motivated by the long-term financial savings at stake. Whether you’re opting for solar because of the green earth or the green dollar, it’s a…
Modern electric car batteries are massive lithium-ion batteries, which are recyclable. Depending on the recycling process, up to 100% of the lithium in the battery can be preserved. Most of the other battery components – metals like copper and iron – are also easy to recover, regardless of the recycling process. However, by the time…
One of the most significant concerns when constructing a building is optimizing its cooling process. For several years, innovators have been trying to create green energy solutions to this problem. The warmer the Earth gets, the more we use air conditioners. These air conditioners contribute to a to greenhouse gas feedback loop. The energy needed to power…
The cost of renewable energy has decreased significantly over the past decade. However, the idea that fossil fuels produce cheaper power is still very common. So, how does the cost of these two types of energy compare? And which is cheaper? Well, there are now solar and wind farms producing electricity at a lower cost…
The battery is usually the most expensive, and most important part of an electric car. So, is it possible to accidentally overcharge an electric vehicle and damage (or degrade) the battery? The short answer is that you can’t overcharge an electric car’s battery. Electric vehicles (like Teslas, Chevy Bolts, Nissan Leafs) all have a built-in…