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A little about Tesla

Tesla is a name that has become synonymous with electric cars. Founded in 2003, the company has made a name for itself by producing innovative electric cars that are changing the way we think about transportation. In this brief history of Tesla, we'll take a look at the company's journey from a startup to one of the most innovative car manufacturers in the world. Early Years Tesla was founded in 2003 by Elon Musk, Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, JB Straubel, and Ian Wright. The company's mission was to create electric cars that were better than gasoline-powered cars in every way. [...]

2024-02-05T16:50:08+00:00February 16th, 2023|automotive knowledge, california, car buying, car shopping, technology|
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This Tesla is Ready to Perform for You!

Our 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD Sedan is impressively energetic and completely electric in Deep Blue Metallic! Powered by Dual Electric Motors connected to a Single Speed Automatic transmission for a supercar-style acceleration as you sprint to 60mph in a mere 3.1 seconds. This All Wheel Drive sedan also shows off on longer routes with an 82kWh battery pack for an EV range of nearly 315 miles at nearly 118MPGe in the city. Topped by an expansive glass roof, our Model 3 is a sleek machine with LED lighting, heated power-folding mirrors, and stylish alloy wheels. Step into our [...]

2024-02-05T16:50:26+00:00October 17th, 2022|california, car buying, car shopping, safety, technology|
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Gas Car Converted to Electric? Sure Why Not!

What if you have an old car that you just can't justify getting rid of but would like to convert to electric, well it may be able to be done! Check this out! Have you been thinking about going electric? Besides the zero-emission benefit, electric vehicles are cheaper to service than gasoline vehicles. Not to mention, electricity is less expensive than gasoline in most places. The conundrum is that most people own a gasoline vehicle and it could be a while before they’re ready to replace it. But what if you could convert your gasoline vehicle into an electric vehicle? [...]

2024-02-05T16:50:27+00:00September 15th, 2022|automotive knowledge, car buying, car shopping, technology|
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Are EV Tires Special?

When it comes to vehicle tires, many people try their best to save money, whether they are buying used, or just the cheapest new. But is this the best approach to take? And what if you have an EV…should you just throw on any old tire you find lying around? Stay tuned for the details as we take a quick-fire look at Electric Vehicle Tires.   What is the difference?  So let’s go back to basics for a moment. What’s the difference between a combustion car and an EV when it comes to tires? Well, the first thing to look [...]

2024-02-05T16:50:28+00:00June 3rd, 2022|automotive knowledge, california, safety|
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Different Types of At-Home EV Chargers

Level 1 Chargers Use a common three-prong (NEMA 5-15) 120-volt AC electrical outlet found in North America. Provide 2 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging, or about 40 miles of range on an overnight charge. Most electric cars include this charger, so no additional equipment will need installing. Level 2 Chargers Use 240-volt AC electrical service typically found in households for appliances such as electric dryers. Can deliver 25 to 35 miles of range per hour of charging with a 30-amp unit and a higher rate using chargers that feature greater power delivery, such as 32-, 40- [...]

2024-02-05T16:50:42+00:00March 10th, 2022|automotive knowledge, california, car buying, car shopping, technology|
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How Electric Vehicles Work!

Battery electric vehicles or EVs use an electric motor system in place of a normal gas engine. These vehicles are plugged in to charge and run on pure electric power, which means no exhaust fumes, or other fuel components such as fuel pump or fuel tank.   Here is a breakdown of the 9 key components of an EV. Click the photo to be referred to the U.S Dept of Energy website where you can compare EVs to Hybrids, and Gasoline cars. Battery (all-electric auxiliary): In an electric drive vehicle, the auxiliary battery provides electricity to power vehicle accessories. Charge port: The [...]

2024-02-05T16:50:42+00:00February 16th, 2022|automotive knowledge, california, car buying, car shopping, technology|
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Electric Vehicles and Our Power Grid

With the electric vehicle push happening sooner than later, many are wondering if the US power grid can keep up! Here are some things experts are saying! If every American switched over to an electric passenger vehicle, analysts have estimated, the United States could end up using roughly 25 percent more electricity than it does today. To handle that, utilities will likely need to build a lot of new power plants and upgrade their transmission networks. There’s good news, too. In 2018, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin’s Energy Institute looked at what a shift to electric vehicles would [...]

2024-02-05T16:50:43+00:00December 23rd, 2021|california, car buying, safety, technology|
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Finding EV Charging Stations Near You!

Luckily in this day and age, technology is everything! As the electric/hybrid vehicle market expands, so does the tech behind it. There are many websites as well as Apps that you can go to that help you find your nearest charging station! Let's take a look at a few now!   PlugShare is a website that makes finding your next charging station easy! They list stations, worldwide! Plus if you know of a new station that isn't on their map, you can add it! . Check them out! https://www.plugshare.com/en   The U.S. Department of Energy also supplies a great website [...]

2021-03-13T17:57:54+00:00March 12th, 2021|area knowledge, automotive knowledge, california, safety, technology|
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