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General San Diego Gas & Electric EV-TOU-5 Rate: A Model For Other Utilities

San Diego Gas & Electric EV-TOU-5 Rate: A Model For Other Utilities

As a San Diego native, the hazy brown skies and pollution mostly caused by our larger neighbor to the north, LA, left a stain of wrongness on my memory. 
By Peder Norby Sep 25, 2018
General Co-Creator Says Keep Your Eyes On BYTON

Co-Creator Says Keep Your Eyes On BYTON

The future, and prevailing thoughts and actions from mobility companies like BYTON, can be extremely helpful, sort of an eraser on a blackboard of past automotive sins.
By Peder Norby Sep 02, 2018
General We Check Out The Arcimoto Electric 3-Wheeler

We Check Out The Arcimoto Electric 3-Wheeler

With all the Tesla truck news on the heavier side of the EV space, I thought I would weigh in with my observation on the lighter side of the EV space with the "Uber" Fun Arcimoto FUV.
By Peder Norby Nov 21, 2017
General Electric Car Drivers/Utilities Key To Emissions-Free Future

Electric Car Drivers/Utilities Key To Emissions-Free Future

Transportation and our utilities generate over 90% of our emissions in the U.S. Here's how with electric cars we can curtail emissions.
By Peder Norby Apr 15, 2017
General 10 Years Of Solar And Electric Cars - What

10 Years Of Solar And Electric Cars - What's On Tap For The Next 10 Years?

10 years is a good mile-marker to reflect on visions of the past, futile or fertile, and for a recalibration towards the future.
By Peder Norby Aug 29, 2016
2014 BMW i3 – Long Term Review

2014 BMW i3 – Long Term Review

While the BMW i8 is the super-sultry twin sister that gets all the lustful gazes, the BMW i3 is a masculine stout machine geared for the gnarly bullring that is the city of today and tomorrow. Not cute or ugly and certainly not sexy…. The BMW i3 is a Bavarian bull.
By Peder Norby Jul 29, 2016
BMW i8: Long-Term Review

BMW i8: Long-Term Review

Here's a long-term (two years) review of the BMW i8 from the i8 owner himself.
By Peder Norby Jul 26, 2016
2014 BMW i3 & i8 Long-Term Review - Part 1

2014 BMW i3 & i8 Long-Term Review - Part 1

Here's an in-depth, long-term review of a 2014 BMW i3 and a 2104 BMW i8.
By Peder Norby Jul 09, 2016
General Sunshine Is The New Gasoline

Sunshine Is The New Gasoline

Sunshine is the new gasoline. It's about the economy and the emissions.
By Peder Norby Jul 04, 2016
General The Arcimoto SRK, A Perfect Fit For Relocalized Cities

The Arcimoto SRK, A Perfect Fit For Relocalized Cities

The Arcimoto SRK, A Perfect Fit For Relocalized Cities. Lightweight, electric vehicles for the city…Part one of two
By Peder Norby May 03, 2016
General Arcimoto SRK EV Test Drive Review

Arcimoto SRK EV Test Drive Review

Here's our exclusive test drive review of the three-wheeled Arcimoto SRK EV.
By Peder Norby Feb 08, 2016
General You

You're Invited To Drive The Three-Wheeled Arcimoto SRK EV This Thursday

Here's your invite to drive the three-wheeled electric Arcimoto SRK EV
By Peder Norby Feb 02, 2016
General Doors Done Differently - Tesla Model X, BMW i8 & BMW i3

Doors Done Differently - Tesla Model X, BMW i8 & BMW i3

With the BMW i3, BMW i8 and the Tesla Model X, doors can be downright friggin amazing! Gizmos, gadgets, carbon fiber and lightness.
By Peder Norby Jan 25, 2016
General Design & Relationship Between Electric Cars & Solar

Design & Relationship Between Electric Cars & Solar

To recap just a bit, we've arrived at zero net cost for the energy required to live in our home and drive our two electric BMW i3’s powered by Solar PV. Our Solar PV system, installed in 2007, and our EV driving beginning in 2009, led to our system being fully paid off in April of 2012.
By Peder Norby Dec 30, 2015
General At 177.7 MPG (Combined Unadjusted) BMW i3 Is Over 5 Times More Efficient Than Comparable Gas Car

At 177.7 MPG (Combined Unadjusted) BMW i3 Is Over 5 Times More Efficient Than Comparable Gas Car

With a rating of 177.7 MPG (combined unadjusted), the BMW i3 is leaps and bounds more fuel efficient than the average gas car.
By Peder Norby Dec 19, 2015
The Driving to Net Zero Short Film

The Driving to Net Zero Short Film

Through dozens of articles and thousands of words, we have told our story of living and driving powered by sunshine. We've encapsulated this year long story into a brief 90 second short (very short) film.
By Peder Norby Oct 20, 2015
General 100+ MPG In Our BMW i8

100+ MPG In Our BMW i8

As a long time EV only family, I had to “squint and surrender” my EV only purity ethic a little bit when I indulged my passion for the breathtaking aesthetics, technology and performance of the BMW i8. A truly once in a lifetime car. Yes, I get 100 MPG driving in my BMW i8 in my normal day to day driving lifestyle. A month of typical driving in the BMW i8, The MPG pegs a...
By Peder Norby Sep 21, 2015
General BMW i8 - Review After 8 Months Of Ownership

BMW i8 - Review After 8 Months Of Ownership

Here's my review of the BMW i8 after owning it for 8 months now.
By Peder Norby Aug 28, 2015
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