Are EVs Safe to Drive? The answer is, yes. In fact, all vehicles are much safer today than they were 20 years ago, or even 5 years ago. This is due to many new innovative safety features, such as automated driver alerts and other critical accident-avoidance features. However, electric vehicles are powered by high-voltage (HV) …
EV Maintenance: Myths vs. Reality Some people think that owning a zero-emission vehicle means having zero maintenance to perform. True, there are fewer mechanical parts compared to a conventional vehicle – they don’t have an engine or transmission and they don’t have a fuel tank. On pure electric vehicles that run solely on battery power, …
Are EVs Good For the Environment? The Facts About Recycling Did you ever wonder what happens to an EV battery once it can no longer hold a charge? EVs are better for the environment because they produce zero, or near zero tail-pipe emissions. But they also offer another benefit in that the batteries used to …
The Cost of Owning an EV Just like any other consumer product, as EVs become more mainstream, prices are coming down. When the first production models of Hybrids and EVs were introduced, price was a barrier for many people. They typically cost considerably more than their normally-aspirated counterparts. Today, Hybrids and EVs are usually only …
Translating Performance Many factors go into deciding which car to buy. Colour, design, and safety, are all important considerations, but you will also want to know about the car’s performance. How much power does the car have? How much does it cost to fill the tank, and what sort of fuel efficiency does the vehicle …
What Are the Differences Between an EV and an ICE? The Basic Differences A conventional, gasoline-powered vehicle gets its motive power from an internal combustion engine (ICE). The engine is fueled by fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), or hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) also has an ICE, but is …
What Is EVfriendly? EVfriendly is a program developed to instil consumers with greater confidence in transitioning from driving a conventional gas-powered vehicle to an all-electric or plug-in hybrid. For those drivers who have already made the switch to electric, we want to reassure them that their vehicle will be properly cared for by trained and …
The History of Electric Cars Electric vehicles are not new, but in recent years they have started to be taken much more seriously as an alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. You may think of electric vehicles as new technology, but you may be surprised to learn that they have been around for a long time. In …
Finding the Right EV For You What Sort of EV Driver Are You? Purchasing a new or used vehicle can be a complex and highly involved decision-making process for the consumer. Next to a house, a vehicle is often the second largest purchase a consumer will make. The cost of a vehicle may be the …
EVs, HEVs, ZEVs, BEVs, PHEVs – Oh My! Electric-assisted vehicles come in a number of configurations. They all share some basic principles and components, as described below. But first, let’s explain what all these acronyms mean. Types of EVs Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV):Hybrids utilize both an internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motors. There are …
To help address issues of safety, training and consumer confidence in the transition to ZEVs, the Automotive Retailers Association has developed the EVFriendly brand. It is comprised of this website, as a trusted source of information for consumers and industry, plus training and certification programs to establish industry standards and cultivate a higher degree of confidence in owning and maintaining a ZEV.
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