EV Outdoors Gear Guide
Practical gear for EV ownership, road trips, towing and the outdoors, selected through real-world experience and research. These are products I’ve used or evaluated because they solve a real problem for EV owners.
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Silverado EV & Sierra EV Accessories
Find accessories for Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV ownership. Explore...
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Rivian R1T & R1S Accessories
Explore accessories and practical gear for Rivian R1T and R1S ownership, from...
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Rivian R2 Accessories
Explore accessories and practical gear selected for Rivian R2 owners, including charging,...
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GMC Hummer EV Accessories
Explore accessories for GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV owners, including charging...
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Tesla Cybertruck Accessories
Find accessories and practical gear for Tesla Cybertruck ownership. Explore charging equipment,...
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EV Chargers & Charging Accessories
Find EV chargers and charging accessories for home charging, everyday driving, and...
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Vehicle Care, Detailing & Protection
Keep your EV clean inside and out with vehicle care and detailing...
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EV Towing Accessories
Prepare your electric truck or SUV for trailer trips with EV towing...
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Battery-Powered Outdoor Equipment
Explore battery-powered outdoor equipment for lawn care, yard work, and property maintenance....
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Home Energy & Backup Power
Explore home energy and backup power options, from portable power stations and...
Latest News & Updates
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EV vs. Gas vs. Diesel Full-Size Pickups: What D...
How much cheaper is a Silverado EV to run than a gas or diesel full size pickup? We compare energy, maintenance, towing, depreciation and five year ownership costs, then look...
EV vs. Gas vs. Diesel Full-Size Pickups: What D...
How much cheaper is a Silverado EV to run than a gas or diesel full size pickup? We compare energy, maintenance, towing, depreciation and five year ownership costs, then look...
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The Dealership Model Is Doomed Unless It Starts...
What should have been a simple Honda Civic Hybrid test drive with my daughter became a case study in why the traditional dealership model is losing relevance. Dealers can survive,...
The Dealership Model Is Doomed Unless It Starts...
What should have been a simple Honda Civic Hybrid test drive with my daughter became a case study in why the traditional dealership model is losing relevance. Dealers can survive,...
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EV Battery Longevity: The Long View From a Deca...
Last week I was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on how well EV batteries are holding up. Here's the fuller story, drawn from more than a decade of owning...
EV Battery Longevity: The Long View From a Deca...
Last week I was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on how well EV batteries are holding up. Here's the fuller story, drawn from more than a decade of owning...
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EV Towing 3 Years Later: Rivian R1S vs Silverad...
Three years ago I towed to Hilton Head in a Rivian R1S and white-knuckled every charging stop. This spring I ran the same route in a Silverado EV. Here's what...
EV Towing 3 Years Later: Rivian R1S vs Silverad...
Three years ago I towed to Hilton Head in a Rivian R1S and white-knuckled every charging stop. This spring I ran the same route in a Silverado EV. Here's what...
Rivian News
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Rivian R2 Demand: Is the Performance Backlog Al...
Early signs suggest the Rivian R2 Performance backlog may be thinning faster than expected. Recent reservation holders are receiving order invitations quickly, the second production shift is still ramping, and...
1 commentRivian R2 Demand: Is the Performance Backlog Al...
Early signs suggest the Rivian R2 Performance backlog may be thinning faster than expected. Recent reservation holders are receiving order invitations quickly, the second production shift is still ramping, and...
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I Drove the Rivian R2 as a Regular Customer. He...
I drove an early-production Rivian R2 Performance through Rivian’s normal customer demo process to see how it feels outside a controlled media event. Here is what impressed me, what still...
I Drove the Rivian R2 as a Regular Customer. He...
I drove an early-production Rivian R2 Performance through Rivian’s normal customer demo process to see how it feels outside a controlled media event. Here is what impressed me, what still...
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NHTSA Is Investigating 115,000 Rivians Over Rea...
NHTSA opened an investigation into nearly 115,000 R1S and R1T vehicles over rear toe link separation. I own an R1S, so I pulled the federal documents instead of reading headlines....
NHTSA Is Investigating 115,000 Rivians Over Rea...
NHTSA opened an investigation into nearly 115,000 R1S and R1T vehicles over rear toe link separation. I own an R1S, so I pulled the federal documents instead of reading headlines....
Silverado EV & Sierra EV News
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GM OTA Update Aims to Prevent OnStar, Wi-Fi, Na...
GM Update N25-252332 is an over-the-air software update designed to help prevent loss of functionality for OnStar, Wi-Fi, Navigation, and Super Cruise on select 2023-2026 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac...
GM OTA Update Aims to Prevent OnStar, Wi-Fi, Na...
GM Update N25-252332 is an over-the-air software update designed to help prevent loss of functionality for OnStar, Wi-Fi, Navigation, and Super Cruise on select 2023-2026 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac...
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GM Service Trailer Brake Bulletin for Silverado...
GM bulletin PIT6523 explains how dealers should diagnose “Service Trailer Brake” messages on Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Hummer EV, Escalade IQ, and other GM towing vehicles, while owners can check...
GM Service Trailer Brake Bulletin for Silverado...
GM bulletin PIT6523 explains how dealers should diagnose “Service Trailer Brake” messages on Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Hummer EV, Escalade IQ, and other GM towing vehicles, while owners can check...
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GM’s LMR Battery Bet Could Be Exactly What Elec...
GM may be shifting its future EV battery strategy toward lithium manganese-rich battery chemistry, or LMR. Here’s why that could matter most for electric trucks, where large battery packs are...
GM’s LMR Battery Bet Could Be Exactly What Elec...
GM may be shifting its future EV battery strategy toward lithium manganese-rich battery chemistry, or LMR. Here’s why that could matter most for electric trucks, where large battery packs are...