Chad Kirchner

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, one of the most critical aspects of sustainable electric vehicle (EV) ownership is managing the lifecycle of EV batteries. This isn’t just about ensuring the functionality of individual cars—it’s about enhancing the entire EV ecosystem. During my recent visit to EV Battery Solutions by Cox Automotive in Oklahoma City, […]

One of the coolest features of the 2021 and newer Ford F-150 (and F-150 Lightning), in addition to the hybrid added to the lineup, is the onboard power generator. Ford calls it Pro Power Onboard, and it can produce up to 7.2 kW of electricity if it’s equipped to the hybrid version of the truck. […]

Earlier this week we launched our first episode of “The Resistance.” This podcast is designed to help dispel EV myths, counter misinformation and FUD, and feature some of the people who are out there looking to advance the cause of electrification and alternative energy. In this episode, Chad talks with Alex Dykes of Auto Buyers […]

Now that every automaker has committed to the SAE J3400 charging connector (also knows as the NACS or Tesla connector), Tesla CEO Elon Musk has terminated the executive in charge of the Supercharger business. Rebecca Tinucci has been terminated, according to Reuters, along with Daniel Ho, who is responsible for Tesla’s new vehicles program. Musk […]

If you hate Star Trek, you’re going to hate this introduction. But also, why the hate? Imagine that you’re on board a starship in the 25th century. You’re bored, and you’re looking for something to do. So you head down to an available holodeck and give the computer some prompts. “Computer. Access the mid-twenty-first century […]

What is one of the biggest oppositions to EV ownership cited by people who don’t think you should buy an EV? Tire wear. While it is true that heavier vehicles with instant torque are likely to experience tire wear quicker than lighter vehicles with non-instant torque, it doesn’t have to always be that way. When […]

Over the weekend a post on LinkedIn called out a colleague in the industry for saying that Americans don’t understand what PHEVs are and how to use them properly. The author of the article is correct. We don’t know how to use PHEVs properly, and as long as we don’t use them properly they aren’t […]

Along with the news surrounding the New York International Auto Show (or perhaps lack of news around it), we’re learning that Fisker is making a big move to sell its Ocean SUVs. It’s basically put it on a fire sale. Today you can purchase yourself a new Fisker Ocean at up to a 39% discount […]

Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act sometimes feels like it requires a doctorate in government bureaucracy, or at least a CPA (which we aren’t), but the ultimate goal is to help make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable for those who source and build EVs locally. Leaf buyers through the end of last year were able to […]

There is a debate right now about whether our not Chinese car companies should be allowed to sell in the U.S. With the announcement of BYD aiming to build cars in Mexico, that creates a way for the brand to enter the U.S. and offer its cars to a new market. Opponents to this will […]