Vehicle Basics

Looking to educate yourself on sustainable driving? Find everything you need to know about electric cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-efficient vehicles. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll find all the information you need in one place.

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What Are Green Cars?

What exactly are green cars and what do they mean to the future of personal transportation? We explore a brief history of green cars, where the industry stands, and look ahead to the future of electric vehicles.

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Different Types of Green Cars

There are many kinds of green vehicles available if you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint. We help you sort out the options, from fuel-efficient to hybrid to plug-in to full-electric.

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Understanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Many people think that owning an electric vehicle is more expensive than owning a gasoline vehicle. But while EVs may cost more to purchase, over time, they can offer you thousands of dollars of savings, with lower fuel and maintenance costs.

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Intro to Green Car Tech

All-electric vehicles are very different from conventional gasoline-powered vehicles. To illustrate the differences, let’s break down the individual parts of an EV.

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Benefits of Driving Green Cars

Whether fuel-efficient gas or diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, hydrogen or solar powered, there’s a green car out there that’s right for you. Here, we explore the different categories of green cars and discuss the benefits of each vehicle type.

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EV Incentives Overview

Great new technology and performance are just two reasons to get an electric car. There are also financial incentives - beyond what you will save in fuel, you may also be eligible for federal, state, and local rebates.

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Electric Car Charging Basics

We all know how to fuel a gasoline-powered car, but how do you charge an electric car? Is it as simple as plugging in a toaster, smartphone or laptop? Well, the short answer is, “yes, pretty much.”

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Electric Car Battery Basics

Electric car batteries store chemical energy that is converted into electricity. In this article, we’ll explore how electric car batteries work and how to keep them running optimally.

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Driving Different Types of EVs

If you’re trying to decide whether you should choose a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle as your next car, we’re here to help. Each provides a different driving experience, and each has an ideal use case. Read on to find out which type of electrified vehicle is best for your needs.

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Maintaining Electrified Vehicles

Driving a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric car can help you save a lot of money over time, thanks to their reduced energy costs. But what about maintenance? Different types of electrified vehicles have different maintenance requirements and costs, and we outline the differences here.

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Dealership or Direct? Different Ways to Buy a Green Car

When choosing which brand of green car to buy, you may also want to consider the type of purchase experience that comes with it. Some newer brands favor a direct-sales model, where the manufacturer sells the car directly to you, instead of a dealer. What are the pros and cons of buying direct, compared to buying from a dealership?

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