Thinking of Buying an Electric Car?
August 11, 2014
If there’s anything consistent in this world, it’s the ever-raising cost of gasoline. Even with the recent drop in prices this summer, there’s little doubt that next year’s price-per-gallon will be more than this year. That’s why many new car owners are considering buying an electric car.
For most people, new-car shopping is not an affordable luxury. Instead, they begin searching the used car classifieds and dealerships in pursuit of the best deal. However, in the world of electric cars, you just might be better off with a brand new model.
At least, in most states. This informational post over at Wired explains how leasing a new electric car can be more affordable than buying a used electric car:
Why It’s Cheaper to Lease New Electric Car Than Buy a Used One
Future of Vehicle Repairs
March 23, 2014
The always informative geeks at Wired tested Zero’s electric motorcycle and came away with some interesting thoughts. For one, electric motorcycles are much easier to maintain, that is, until they lose thrust while traveling down the highway because of a computer glitch. For now, Zero will have to recall its 2012 and 2013 models for repairs, however, future models will be able to diagnose and upload quick fixes wirelessly.
In fact, Tesla already has the ability to update its cars wirelessly. The company even made some tweaks to their Model S series last year after repeated incidents of battery fires. Tesla was able to manipulate air suspension to increase ground clearance, and because the cars are so highly-computerized, they were able to do it wirelessly. There’s no doubt that many common issues will be able to be fixed wirelessly in the future. However, there’s also reason to believe that the computerization of our vehicles is causing the need for these fixes.