3amto5amclub
I want you to think back to your earliest years. Before the world told you what was “realistic.” Before you knew the names of chronic illnesses. Before you understood the concept of a “budget.” As a child, you were a part of The Consciousness. You did not just believe you could do anything. You...
jsun
Don’t get me wrong. I love FSD. It is one of the most exciting consumer experiences in the recent years. Last such excitement for me probably goes back more than 10 years when I first put my hand on Apple iPhone 2. For me, FSD changes the perception of distance and mobility. It makes San …...
kootenay andrew
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...
kootenay andrew
I spent a fair amount of time deliberating over many questions on the way to buying a Rivian R1T. Below, I have pulled a few snippets together of the thought process for us that unfolded over the last 4-5 years. First off, why an EV truck at all? In the “before EV times” for our… Read More »Why an...
kootenay andrew
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...
Martín Villalba
Once again, and as seen on this video, a Tesla car driving alone on its lane on a clear day runs straight into a 100% visible, giant overturned truck. I say "once again" because Tesla had already made the news in 2018 when one of its self-driving cars ran into a stopped firetruck. This is not an...
kootenay andrew
It’s finally here, the year that prospective EV owners living in the Kootenays have been waiting for… outdoor-activity enabling electric cross-overs! (Or CUVs, SUVs, XUVs… whatever floats your boat for terms… [I made up that last one]). Ever since the dawn of the modern EV and PHEV, your choices...
kootenay andrew
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...
kootenay andrew
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...
eloycoto
Let me introduce you into Galicia. Galicia is in the north-west of Spain and up-north of Portugal. Galicia is a historic state that is part of Spain since hundred of years ago. The primary industries of Galicia are fishing, automotive, farming and textile. In the last years is know as Galifornia,...