By John R. Quain
Nov 7, 2022
Trek Verve+ 2 Ebike: Well-behaved but Underpowered
Most riders will find the Trek Verve+ 2 a little underpowered, especially compared to some of the best budget electric bikes from the...
By John R. Quain
Aug 3, 2022
Take a Hike: the Best Hiking Boots 2022
These boots were made for walking (and hiking and trekking) Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, will stay a serious hiker from enjoying...
By John R. Quain
Jul 7, 2022
Cruise Self-Driving Car Crash Results in Injuries
California DMV reported that a Toyota Prius collided with a Cruise robo-taxi in early June in San Francisco. Unlike previous Cruise...
By John R. Quain
Apr 11, 2022
Cops Pull Over Self-Driving Car, Hilarity Ensues
If a driverless car gets a ticket, who pays the fine? And who gets the points on their license? These deep, ponderous questions arose...
By John R. Quain
Jan 11, 2022
CES: A Bevy of BEVs
There was a bevy of BEVs at CES. Just a couple of years ago, the parking lots around the Las Vegas Convention Center were filled with...
By John R. Quain
Dec 17, 2021
Hyundai Ioniq 5: The Best Electric Car Yet?
Wending along the serpentine curves of route 79 in southern California, I'm testing the quiet power of Hyundai's new all-electric compact...
By John R. Quain
Aug 25, 2021
Aventon Aventure Ebike Review: Budget-conscious but Bold
These days, many ebikes make no secret of their electric support. The Aventon Aventure is one such model, designed for rough roads,...
By John R. Quain
Aug 23, 2021
Ford Mustang Mach-E: An Impressive EV
More than just a snappy dresser, Ford's all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E has the brains and brawn to contend with Tesla's offerings. Its...
By John R. Quain
Apr 8, 2021
Preview: Chevy Updates the Bolt with an EUV
The original Bolt was introduced back in 2017, and it produced about as much excitement as Toyota's Prius. In other words, not much. But...
By John R. Quain
Apr 5, 2021
Waymo Loses Its CEO...and Its Way?
In what has to be considered a surprise to the autonomous vehicle industry, John Krafcik the CEO of Waymo, announced in a blog post that...
