It’s no surprise that electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly growing in popularity. Not only are they more environmentally friendly than gas-powered vehicles, they’re far less expensive to fuel. However, there are many things the average person doesn’t know about EVs, including additional benefits and crucial safety information. To shed some light on this topic, we asked Kacey Copeland, owner of autoTech Blackhawk in Danville, to share a few little-known facts about electric vehicles. Read more

In recent years, you’ve likely noticed the proliferation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at shopping centers, commercial workspaces and other public places. However, did you know EV charging stations are also increasing in prevalence as a residential feature? To learn more about residential EV charging stations, we spoke to Shelby Kromer of Got Watts Electric & Solar in Pleasant Hill. Read more

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way during the past decade, thanks to automakers like Tesla and Nissan making continual advancements in efficiency and capability. Unlike hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius, which revert to a gasoline engine after the electric battery is depleted, EVs don’t rely on fossil fuels at all, which is why innovation has been so crucial in making them viable for commuter use. As range capabilities rise in excess of 100 miles per charge and public recharging stations continue to sprout up across the metropolitan landscape, there’s no doubting that EVs are more practical today than ever before. What’s more, they offer the following advantages:

Zero emissions
An electric vehicle represents the ultimate eco-friendly means of automotive transportation, Read more