Bill Bortzfield - The EV Rider https://evrider.tv/author/floridaevrider/ Living life 1 spark at a time. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:56:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://evrider.tv/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-touch-icon-192x192-1-32x32.png Bill Bortzfield - The EV Rider https://evrider.tv/author/floridaevrider/ 32 32 Can US Auto Industry Survive Global EV Shift? https://evrider.tv/can-us-auto-industry-survive-global-ev-shift/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6781 Hyundai Ioniq V vs Chevrolet BoltIf you think striking automotive design or EVs have to be expensive, think again. Here in the US, many EVs, like Dodge’s Charger Daytona, are targeted toward upper-income buyers. But in some other parts of the world, EVs like the...

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]]> 6781 What’s Ahead For Charger Daytona EV Development https://evrider.tv/whats-ahead-for-charger-daytona-ev-development/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6746 Recently, the Sixpack gasoline version of Dodge’s Charger has been getting all the attention, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some exciting stuff ahead for the Daytona EV version as well. In fact, testing is well underway for what would...

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]]> 6746 I Can’t Get My EV Motorcycle Locally Serviced Anymore https://evrider.tv/why-i-cant-get-my-zero-ev-motorcycle-locally-serviced-ev-rider/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6712 EV Motorcycle Repair What You Need To KnowThis week on EV Rider, something every motorcyclist who is considering an EV here in the U.S. needs to know. By now, I had hoped to make this video and post a 30,000-mile review of my 2020 Zero SR/F, but...

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]]> 6712 EV Sales Hit Records In 50 Countries During Trump’s War https://evrider.tv/ev-sales-hit-records-in-50-countries-during-trumps-war/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6679 EVs see record sales in 50 countries since start of Trump Iran WarHere’s something ironic: President Donald Trump, who has historically favored fossil fuels over renewables and EVs, may actually end up accelerating EV adoption. The International Energy Agency has released an analysis of EV buying trends around the world since the...

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]]> 6679 Dodge Charger Scat Pack EV: 1,800-Mile Road Trip Test https://evrider.tv/dodge-charger-scat-pack-ev-1800-mile-road-trip-test/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6640 Dodge Charger Scat Pack EV 1,800-Mile Road TripThis week on EV Rider, I’m pulling out on my very first long-distance road trip, going from Jacksonville, FL, up to Delaware on I-95. I hope you’ll come along for the ride by watching the video at the top of...

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]]> 6640 Do $20 Cooling Vests Work? Florida Summer Testing https://evrider.tv/do-20-cooling-vests-work-florida-summer-testing/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6582 EV Rider Cooling Vest ReviewDo cooling vests, like the one I am wearing in the video, actually work? Let’s find out. Product Link: Iaigogo cooling vest I have been using this cooling vest for several months now, primarily while doing yard work and mowing,...

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]]> 6582 Is Your EV Charger Cable Too Short? Here’s The Fix https://evrider.tv/is-your-ev-charger-cable-too-short-heres-the-fix/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6521 EV Dance 40-Foot 50-amp extension-cable review and testUse THIS LINK and discount code 25EVDBILL for 25% off the EVDANCE charger extension cable If you’ve ever been traveling and run across a level 2 EV charger cord that’s too short—or maybe even at home—this episode of EV Rider...

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]]> 6521 EV Swap: Mustang Mach-E To Charger Daytona https://evrider.tv/ev-swap-mustang-mach-e-to-charger-daytona/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6489 Goodbye Mach-E Hello Charger DaytonaThis week on EV Rider, after four years and 67,000 trouble-free miles, I’m saying goodbye to my Ford Mustang Mach-E, as I welcome a new to-me EV to my home stable. Post your ChargerDaytona or Mustang Mach-E questions or comments...

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]]> 6489 Is Solar Worth It? 1 Year Update https://evrider.tv/is-solar-worth-it-1-year-update/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6468 Rooftop Solar 1 Year PlaybackNow that I’ve got a full year of data, let’s look at how my rooftop solar set up is performing, and most importantly, how much money it’s generating. I had my 8.4 kW system installed in January 2025 by Jacksonville’s...

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]]> 6468 San Jose Car & Truck Show Is June 6 https://evrider.tv/join-ev-rider-at-jaxs-2026-san-jose-car-truck-show/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:34:53 +0000 https://evrider.tv/?p=6290 San Jose Car Show in Jacksonville, FLClassic rides ranging from Mustangs and Corvettes to Chevelles, Miatas and more will be on display at the 11th annual San Jose Car and Truck Show in Jacksonville on June 6. See the video at the top of this post...

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