While Oxford White is generally the worst, it will be what all the contractors buy. Gray Stone Metallic, Star White Metallic Tri-Coat, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Iconic Silver Metallic, and Avalanche are all equally just as bad. I’m on the fence about Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat. Add that it costs more to get it…

For me it is less about what makes/models switch over to EV production and more about the way EVs are designed/marketed/sold by the auto manufacturers and then general culture surrounding them. Here are my issues

My Family went on an extended trip to Santa Teresa Costa Rica for my Cousin’s wedding during the summer rainy season. one day we decided to drive to an animal rescue center outside the cabo blanco nature reserve. the roads weren’t the best and we had to cross several flooded areas but we had a mitsubishi Pajero so…

I can’t speak to emissions but PHEVs are good if executed correctly by the manufacturer, but they often aren’t. PHEVs are perfect for larger vehicles where the size of battery necessary makes the cost of a pure EV prohibitive to most. the battery of the PHEV should be sized to maximize rebates and tax incentives in…

every EV and PHEV should have a heat pump with preconditioning so you have full access to your battery’s capacity to move the car instead of wasting it for space heating/cooling. I like tesla’s use of a sealed HEPA system, but a heat pump is not cutting edge. if they wanted to do something no one else is they would…

Maybe not the biggest concern to off roaders but can manufacturers please come out with 4WD pickups as PHEVs or hybrids? best options right now for mpgs are EVs in the 60-70 mpge range or the Ford F150 in 4WD hybrid with 23mpg. that’s a pretty big gap. those mid size pickups (ranger, colorado, canyon) should have…

all EVs and PHEVS should have heat pumps and preconditioning for the battery and cabin space while plugged in. the lightning is a notable example of an EV without a heap pump but with preconditioning. apparently they use resistive heat for preconditioning so it consumes a lot of electricity and the speed at which you…

its not a costly technology. manufacturers just want you to think that so they can avoid change and have a minimal cost savings to the detriment of the consumer.

first and foremost, you’re an idiot.

if you want a more quiet and more efficient fan, just go with a DC powered fan. if your fan is shaking get a new one. I don’t see how a bladeless fan has less maintenance than any other fan. you say just wipe it down every once and a while, isn’t that how you maintain all fans? only benefit I see of a bladeless fan is…

kind of funny that we label heat pumps as “clever technology” as they have been commonly used to heat and cool homes since at least the 1970s oil crisis. efficiency in heat pumps has skyrocketed and will always be at a Coefficient of Performance (COP) greater than 1 while resistance heat will never surpass a COP of 1.…

All EVs and PHEVs should have a heat pump with preconditioning. there should be ZERO exceptions. Heat pumps are wildly more efficient than resistive heat. Apparently the Lightning has some form of preconditioning but it is relative to the level charging being used because resistive heating is very inefficient. Just…

I really much prefer the exterior of the older version. I hate that random matte chrome rectangle on the front bumper of the newer version. I also really miss the amber drls of the older version, but that one got some pretty bad IIHS ratings for the headlights so maybe the are an improvement? if not, it definitely…

Sunroof or moonroof – anything other than a solid roof. I often find the glare hits the inside of my glasses lenses and is super annoying. just a useless hole in the roof.

I’m 6'6 and weigh over 350lbs.  I’ve done a lot of research into this.  

my dream garage is a bit bigger but for the same $300k

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AAA Discounts are dismal. I worked for a rental car company out of college and the rate was on par with some of the worst discounts we offered. honestly it sounds like Lifehacker is just schilling a useless product.

I love the concept of EVs and would love to own one but currently I don’t think there are any EVs worth purchasing in the U.S. right now. Maybe for early adopters who can afford the expense with little to no concern for the payback period they could be fun, but that’s not most people and sure isn’t me.

Easy Answer is the Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Limited. best combination of interior space, AWD, good MPG, lots of features. not a minivan. if you want a 3rd row go for the Kia Sorento PHEV. The Lexus NX plug in hybrid is nice but very tight on passenger room. you could do the Lincoln Aviator PHEV but I don’t think the tech…