Chad Kirchner

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. […]

Scout Motors has officially revealed two production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra truck, signaling a new chapter for the historic brand. These vehicles were designed in Michigan and will be manufactured in South Carolina, contributing to the creation of over 4,000 jobs in the United States. The new models pay homage […]

“Nobody wants EVs,” the anti-EV folks will tell you. Someone should tell that to General Motors, because they clearly didn’t get the memo. GM reported sales today and the company so far has sold 32,195 EVs. That’s up 60% more than this time last year. The General also said it has hit 9.5% in its […]

We readily admit that the hubbub around Ford’s electrification plans is focused around the upcoming F-150 Lighting. As the first mass market electric pickup, it’s obvious it’d be getting the attention. But when it comes to mass market electrification, Ford is hitting a different product first. That product? Transit. Part of a larger consolidation of […]

According to our friends over at J.D. Power, the most hesitant group of vehicle buyers to electric vehicles is pickup truck owners. So how do you start to try tow in over those customers as your company moves to all electric models? If you’re General Motors — more specifically GMC — you revive an old […]

“Strong opinion, loosely held.” Standing in the warm, California sun, with sunglasses reflecting the rows of grape plants strung in the distance, ridiculously perfect hair blowing in the Sonoma County breeze, Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis is reflecting on the question of the ages, “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” Of course he says it […]

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, […]

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 […]