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BioLite is moving into the portable power station business with a range of compact and stylish units. They sent us the BioLite BaseCharge 600, a $699, 622 watt-hour portable power station for us to run through the paces. Right out of the gate, the BioLite BaseCharge 600 comes in a rectangular form factor with a flat top. Outlets on the front of the device sit below a small display. It sports 2 AC outlets, 2 x USB-C outlets, 2 x USB-A outlets, a DC 12 volt automotive outlet, and two DC barrel plug outlets. One of the USB-C ports also…

A couple weeks ago, I was talking with a representative from Snapcycle, the manufacturer of the R1 e-bike we reviewed last year. Aside from an issue that is likely the result of user error, the bike is running strong, so when they asked me if I wanted to review some of their new 2023 models, I was excited to do some more reviews. Among these new models is the Stinger. TL;DR: The bike may appear to be less capable than the R1 at first glance, but it was surprisingly capable and robust. To see why it may look like less…

The folks at HiPeak, an electric bike manufacturer, recently sent us a sample of their ELIAS foldable electric bike. In this article, I want to take a look at the bike’s specifications and cover some of what I like about the bike, as well as where it could be a little better. Overall, I’d say that it’s a pretty decent folding bike, with a couple of features that set it apart from the rest. Features and Specifications The HiPeak ELIAS Step-Thru Fat Tire Folding Electric Bike is a high-performance electric bike that can reach speeds up to around 28 mph.…

Priority Bicycles made a name for itself by bringing the promise of low maintenance, belt-drive bicycles built with higher quality materials to the market, commanding slightly higher price points as a result. This same philosophy informed its move into the world of electric bikes with the Priority Current, and all signs point to the trend continuing to the newest member of the Priority family, the e-Coast. The Priority e-Coast follows behind the impressive mid-drive, belt-driven Current with a simplified approach that translates to a much more affordable bike. At $1,999, the e-Coast is almost half the price of the Current,…

Figure 1: Snow on a roof. All-time biggest snow year on record, approaching 900 inches. Alta, Utah. April 2023. Photo by Elizabeth McDonald. Background (skip these first three paragraphs if you’re familiar with my background): I’m a huge EV fanboy and have been driving electric cars now for 8 years. I also have solar panels on my house, so I can brag that I am driving on sunshine. I previously owned 3 Nissan Leafs. I now own a dual-motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range with 93,920 miles on the odometer. I paid $6000 extra when I bought my car in…

Now that everyone is making e-bikes, prospective buyers have a stunning array of options from which to choose. So, how to choose? Assessing your needs and your budget is a good way to start, but that only knocks a few chips off the block. When you move to the desire stage, that’s where the magic happens. With that, let’s take a ride on this sharp-looking folding e-bike from Blaupunkt. A Sharp-Looking Folding E-Bike From Blaupunkt Any e-bike that stands out in traffic gets a big thumbs-up from me. Blaupunkt introduced three versions of its 20″ standard-tire folding e-bike to the…

The electric car is a new kind of vehicle that is built for the 21st century and beyond. It’s getting cheaper yearly to make them, so who can afford an EV?? The range of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly expanding each year. There are several kinds of EVs, but we will look at the one that most people think of first the battery-powered electric car! Welcome to Cheap Ev car 2023. This website is a resource for people interested in electric cars, and we hope you’ll find it helpful as you continue your research into this exciting new technology. We…

The electric vehicle revolution is here, and it will only get bigger. In 2023, we’ll see more electric cars on the road- and they’ll be better than ever! Here are my picks for the best cars in 2023: Tesla Model Y In 2020, Tesla will release the Model Y, a crossover SUV.   It’s expected to be the first electric vehicle from Tesla and will have an all-wheel drive system, allowing it to drive on pavement and dirt roads. The Model Y has been for years, but no one knows what it’ll look like or how much it’ll cost when it…

The electric vehicle has become a key player in the world’s automotive industry, with sales overgrowing and governments around the globe making plans to encourage more adoption. This post will explain how the market changes and what trends we can expect. Growing demand for affordable, efficient transportation One of the biggest reasons why electric vehicles are gaining popularity is because they’re more affordable. While gas-powered cars have become more expensive over time, you can purchase electric vehicles for around $20k and up due to their lower manufacturing costs, making them much cheaper than combustion engine vehicles. Additionally, many advancements have…

The electric vehicle market is overgrowing. A new report by California’s Air Resources Board shows that more than half of the cars sold in California are electric or hybrid. By 2020, one-third of all cars will be electric or hybrid. The global electric vehicle market will hit $2.7 trillion by 2023.  According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Tesla has been the leading maker of electric cars in the world since 2016 when it came out with its Model 3 sedan, which was a significant success; however, other manufacturers have also joined in on this trend, such as GM Chevrolet Bolt…