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This post discusses a series of efficiency tests conducted on a Rivian R1T electric truck, focusing on the changes in energy consumption when hauling bikes and a ski box. Utilizing a consistent testing method, the author reveals that, compared to a Tesla, the R1T exhibits less impacted efficiency...
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A few years ago, I reported on my experience installing the Tesla roof rack on my Model 3 (apparently the bolts are a bit longer now and easier to install), and shortly afterwards I tested the impact on consumption/efficiency (i.e. how much did the Wh/km change?) A few months after that last...
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Last week we received and installed the new Tesla Model 3 Roof Rack on our car – go check out the install if you are curious. One of the comments I have been receiving and seeing online in the forums is “how does the roof rack affect your efficiency?” I decided to do a controlled… Read More...
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Ok I promise I’m actually going to tell you which electric vehicle (EV) we bought in this post! (Unlike the last teaser post haha!) As a reminder, or for those who haven’t been following the blog regularly, we’ve now owned a Nissan Leaf for 4.5 years and an electric cargo bike (Xtracycle...