Our latest video talks a little about how you can charge up your EV for 85 cents per “eGallon” equivalent. Here are the numbers behind that figure, courtesy of James Campbell: eGallon makes its determination by multiplying 3 factors: 1) EV efficiency expressed in kwh per mile 2) average retail electricity rates (either by state …
Over the last several weeks, we’ve been busting some common EV myths. Today, they’re all gathered in one place for your convenience! Click the myth to see us bust it. Learn all about the history of electric vehicles! They aren’t a flash in the pan; the technology has existed and improved over a long period …
One of the most common worries about electric vehicle ownership is range anxiety– that’s the short way of saying “I’m afraid I’ll get stuck in the middle of nowhere with no way to fuel up.” Hopefully, this blog post will quell some of your range anxiety– from cars with better ranges and more charging stations …
A big myth we hear in Utah, where air quality is an issue on everyone’s minds, is that driving electric is just as dirty as driving a gas powered car, because the electricity is largely still generated from nonrenewable energy. According to the EPA, however, the greenhouse gas emissions of an EV are equivalent …
The most common detractor when it comes to EV adoption is the myth that electric vehicles are too expensive for the average consumer. I won’t pretend that driving your paid-off internal combustion engine (ICE) car is cheaper than buying a new EV, but when you’re in the market for a new car, electric vehicles …
For the next several weeks, we will be busting some myths about electric vehicles here on the Live Electric blog. This week’s myth: EVs are a passing fad. Electric cars aren’t a passing fad or newfangled idea. In 1900, it’s estimated that a third of the cars on the road in cities like Boston, …
“Our transportation system has long relied on fossil fuels which has had and continues to have devastating impacts on our air quality,” said Professor Masood Parvania, who heads the Utah Smart Energy Lab– one of our technical partners. “The goal of Utah Smart Energy Lab (U-Smart) is to electrify our transportation system (cars, buses), reducing …
On Wednesday, January 17, we cut the ribbon on new EV fast chargers at Kimball Junction, completing the charging corridor from the Salt Lake City International Airport to Park City, but that wasn’t the only thing worth celebrating– our partners Forth Mobility and Rocky Mountain Power also introduced the Live Electric Ride Hailing Program. This …
Live Electric Announces EV Showcase To Celebrate “National Drive Electric Week” at Tim Dahle Nissan of Murray Saturday, September 16, 2017 11am – 3pm Tim Dahle Nissan of Murray 4528 South State Street Murray, Utah September 9-16th is National Drive Electric Week and Live Electric is kicking off its electric vehicle and smart transportation campaign …
Live Electric at largest free community art event in Utah September 16-17, 2017 The Gallivan Center 239 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Saturday 16th 12pm – 10pm Sunday 17th 12pm – 8pm Via http://utaharts.org/urban-arts-fest/ Organized by Utah Arts Alliance, the festival showcases hundreds of artists, performers, and musicians. It has received several awards …