Craig Cole

Craig brings 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the EV Pulse team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he’s as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he’s probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. To date, he’s fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and is currently resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a ’51 Ford Crestliner. Craig is a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
Craig Cole
How do you install a Level 2 EV charger?

What’s involved with installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charger? Well, it’s as simple as plugging in, or it can be as complicated as rewiring your house. If you’ve made the leap and purchased an EV, congrats! A world of smooth, efficient and torquey motoring awaits. To ensure you live your best electric vehicle life, […]

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Do you really need a Level 2 EV charger at home?

So, you just bought an electric vehicle. Congratulations! But now you’ve got to decide if you should invest in a Level 2 charger. And believe it or not, the answer isn’t as cut and dried as it may seem. Common wisdom dictates that if you have an EV, you should install a Level 2, 240-volt […]

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New 2024 Lexus TX three-row crossover unveiled with hybrid and plug-in drivetrains

The Lexus lineup is getting another SUV. On Thursday, the luxury brand unveiled its new three-row TX, which joins the UX, NX and RX, among other utility vehicles in the product range. Appropriately given this family-hauler’s name, it was revealed in Austin, Texas. Built on the GA-K platform, just like the closely related Toyota Grand […]

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What kind of Level 2 EV charger should you get?

So, you need a Level 2 charger for your EV, but what’s the best option? Is something with a NEMA 6-20 plug good enough or should you go the 14-50 route? What about a hardwired unit? Is this a smarter option or can you get away with the combo charger that may have come with […]

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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 review: Something special

If you’re shopping for a luxury EV, you’ve got plenty of choices, practically an embarrassment of riches, but few of these high-end vehicles offer everything the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 does. This SUV is an incredibly well-rounded package that excels at practically everything, though it does have one not-insignificant weakness. Impressive speed in more ways […]

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Will EVs destroy the power grid?

Will electric vehicles destroy our power grid, you know, the immense system that generates and delivers electricity to your home and workplace? This is a common question, so, let’s tackle it head on. We hear it all the time, that electric vehicles are a scam and they’re going to destroy our power grid. But is […]

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Part SUV, part Indycar, Honda’s electrified CR-V Hybrid Racer was built to scream

On the surface, it may just be a collaboration between Honda Performance Development, the Japanese automaker’s motorsports division, and their marketing team, but the aptly named CR-V Hybrid Racer is a one-of-a-kind machine with an Indycar heart. It’s both a development tool for engineers and something wild to build excitement for the brand. Showing what […]

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What is bi-directional charging?

If you’ve never owned an electric vehicle, there are a lot of confusing terms, like kilowatt-hour, plug-in hybrid, heat pump and CHAdeMO. Another one that a lot of drivers don’t understand – or even know about – is something called bi-directional charging, but it’s a feature you’re going to want, and here’s why. So, what […]

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Hyundai Group and LG Energy Solution form joint venture to manufacture battery cells in US

The Hyundai Motor Group is teaming up with LG Energy Solution to create a battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the United States. The South Korean automotive giant announced this deal on Friday. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding at LGES headquarters in Seoul. According to a media release shared by Hyundai, “The […]

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale officially rated at 33 miles on a charge, 77 MPGe

How far will the new 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid go on a single charge? How efficient is this premium small utility vehicle? We finally have answers. The Italian automaker, part of the multinational Stellantis empire, announced these important figures on Wednesday. According to number crunchers at the US EPA, the Tonale plug-in hybrid […]

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