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After reading all the posts I decided on a Kobalt 40 volt model KM2040X-06 from Lowes for $349. Warranty and having two batteries were the deciding factors for me. After one month of use I am pleased with the mower with one exception. With the grass catcher on the mower it can become quite...

Thanks to all that have posted on this topic. I have been considering an electric mower and the posts here have been most informative. With models ranging from 24 to 80 volts there is a lot to consider. The warranty issue on batteries and the mower can be quite compelling when considering...

Don: could not agree with you more. If you live where ice and snow is a common occurrence, then winter tires are the best way to go. Years ago when Consumers Reports first did testing on winter tires I found what they said to be so true: "...the best rated all-season tire on ice or snow will...

I agree JoeS, it really is sad. Here is an owner that loves their car, wants to keep it or get another one and gets nothing but apathy and disinterest. I guess Mitsubishi is happy with the 300% increase in miev sales in January 2015. In January 2014 they sold 1, this year they sold 3. Archie

Green Car Reports posted today that the Outlander PHEV will not be available until the second quarter 2016. If there is no additional delays we should see it as a 2017 model in about a year and a half. Another question is will all of us be able to purchase or will it again only be in a select...

Sales figures for December and all of 2014 are in. 12 i were sold in December for a total of 196 units for all of 2014. In 2012 the total was 588 and for 2013 1,029. Add in the 80 units sold in 2011 and the total sold in the USA since introduction is 1,893. By contrast, the Leaf sold 3,102...

I have to agree with RobertC that what is most distressing is that Mits is not interested in investigating this failure. Or is it that Mits, like GM and the ignition switch, already knows they have a problem. Like others, I had a hard time understanding a total brake failure. This should...

While your intentions are noble, based on what you describe I see one basic flaw. Buying the various chargers, rent, vehicles, utilities, etc, would be offset by rental fees that could not possibly cover your overhead. Looking at just the rent side of the equation, if your rent was $2,000 a...

Had my test drive in a Tesla P85+ this afternoon. Now this is the way to make an electric vehicle. Quality is outstanding, ergonomics is exceptional and handling/performance is without an equal. Only problem; cost. This car makes the Cadillac ELR seem like a bargain. You could buy 3 i-mievs...

Tesla is coming to Madison, WI this week to provide 15 minute test drives of the Model S. I have a reservation for Wednesday afternoon. Tesla has a supercharger station at this location so I hope we will able to see it in action. I cannot ask any questions about purchasing or financing at...

BMW offered me an extended test drive of the i3 so I took them up on the offer. Like Joe S I finally figured out how to modulate the accelerator to get to zero regen and let the car glide. Not easy, but the longer I drove the easier it became. The most amazing thing I found about driving the...

Alex: I'm sorry but I have to disagree that the MiEV is awaking in the USA. In the 4 months since the 2014 MiEV has been available less than 100 (94 to be exact) have sold. This is less than 24 MiEVs a month. Compared to the same period in 2013 55% less MiEVs have been sold (206 versus 94)...

MB has two interesting options available on the new B-class electric. The first is a Range Extender. This includes additional insulation in the doors and roof for increased climate control, an electrically heated windshield and a button that will add about 17 additional miles to a charge. The...

What a cute ad! If you drive an EV you know all too well how fast they are off the line. This ad really made me laugh. Well done.

Mitsubishi has posted lease rates for the 2014 i-miev on their web site: $189 a month with $3,388 due at signing (plus the normal tax, tags, doc fees, etc). Lease is for 36 months, 12,000 miles a year. How this compares to other EV leases each person will have to draw their own conclusions...