Kevin Jennings

Senior Manager and GreenCars Contributor

Kevin Jennings is the Senior Manager of GreenCars leading a team of passionate people educating the public on cleaner transportation options. He led the development of the GreenCars brand, website, applications and developed it's curriculum. Kevin holds a B.S in Marketing from Oregon State University and an MBA from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management.

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Kevin Jennings

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What to Consider When Buying a Used Electric Car

While buying a used electric vehicle isn’t that different from buying a used gasoline vehicle, there are some EV nuances you should be aware of, so that you have the best experience possible.

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Five Ways to Improve Your EV Range

Want to extend your electric car's range? These five simple tips will help you eke out a few more miles from each charge. By driving conscientiously and making use of all your EV's features, you'd be surprised how much further you can go.

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Five Simple Sustainability Hacks

If you're looking for small ways that you can help contribute to a healthier planet, we're here to help. These sustainability hacks are easy and inexpensive to implement into your life.

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Amazon's New Rivian Electric Service Trucks

E-commerce giant Amazon is rolling out new service trucks by automaker Rivian in 15 key cities throughout America. The company plans to deploy 100,000 of the zero-emissions vans.

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Interest in Electric Cars is Rising

A number of recent studies show that interest in owning an electric car is definitely on the rise. One study in particular by the British RAC has found that an increasing percentage of European drivers plan to switch over to an electric car for their next vehicle.

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Why Your Next Car Will Be Electric

More and more laws are pushing auto makers towards zero-emissions vehicles by 2030 - which will bring millions of electric cars to our roads. Here are some reasons you should consider going electric for your next vehicle.

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Cost to Maintain an Electric Car

When it comes to ongoing fuel and maintenance costs on an electric vehicle, the costs can be lower because EVs have fewer moving parts than internal combustion powered vehicles. What can you expect over the course of your ownership? Read on to find out.

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Electric Hits: The Best Classic Road Tunes

The car is quiet… maybe too quiet, and you need to crank up the road tunes for that long road trip you’ve been planning. We decided that you need a little help to get your groove on, so here we have a list of over 50 amazing driving songs for the ultimate EV driving playlist.

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Owner's Story: Dave's Toyota Prius

When Dave and his wife traded in a VW Passat wagon for the brand-new Spectra Blue Prius in late 2008, it was the first new car they had ever purchased. The 110 horsepower Toyota would never set any speed records. Instead, it would serve as a workhorse for the whole family.

California Expands Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)

California has often led the country on the path towards lower emissions, and the latest update to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard program strengthens its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of transportation.

Volkswagen's Future in Electric Cars

Long a proponent of diesels and efficient gasoline engines, Volkswagen is all-in on electric cars. The first model to be sold n America will be the ID.4 SUV - but there are many models to follow. Learn more about VW's plans here.

Industry Updates

Porsche's EV Race Car Tests Consumer Tech

Porsche built its reputation on motorsports, so it's no surprise that as the company embraces the electric revolution, that it has an all-electric race car. Learn more about the Cayman GT4 ePerformance, which previews the upcoming full-electric Boxster and Cayman models.

Ford Doubles F-150 Lightning EV Production

Ford Motor Company recently revealed that it will double the production numbers of its awesome new F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck. The company is betting big on electric.

California's CARB Clean Fuel Reward

In California, participating auto dealers are part of the California Clean Fuel Reward program - a statewide electric vehicle time-of-sale (or lease) incentive program funded through the California Air Resource Board’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Here's what you need to know.

24-Hour Eco Grand Prix Race at Nürburgring

In this exclusive interview, Swiss entrepreneur Michel Von Tell reveals his plan for a 24-hour all-electric car race around the famous Nürburgring Gran Prix race course in Germany.

New 800-Volt Fast Charging Systems

800-volt electrical systems will let new electric vehicles charge faster than ever before, and make EVs a convenient choice for even more drivers. In this blog, we explain what's interesting about this technology – and what vehicles and charging networks have them now.

Renault Reveals Electric-Hydrogen Hybrid Car

Renault's new hydrogen electric vehicle comes in the form of the 2024 Scenic Vision estimated to have a 497-mile range and take just five minutes to fill.

Hyundai Builds EVs in the U.S.

Hyundai Motors will begin producing electric cars in America, starting with the Genesis GV70. The company is planning to invest $7.4 billion in electric car development and manufacturing by 2025 in the United States.

VW Changes Engine Factories into Battery Plants

Volkswagen (VW) is changing the way it is building and supplying vehicles to the world in a big way. The German automaker is investing in all-electric vehicles faster and more heavily than other car makers in America.

Tesla's New Ontario Factory

Initial reports suggested the new manufacturing center would be making batteries, but that’s not quite true: the first Tesla-branded manufacturing facility will be producing equipment that will subsequently be used in the company’s existing “gigafactories” around the world.

Lincoln to Release First Electric SUV 2022

Automaker Lincoln recently unveiled its Aviator-sized Zephyr Reflection all-electric SUV concept vehicle at the Shanghai Auto Show. There, Lincoln revealed its plans to move full speed ahead with a forward-thinking electrification plan surrounding electric cars.

Google Maps' Eco-Friendly Routes

Google Maps recently released info on an app that will highlight environmentally friendly directions to where you want to go. Now you can easily find the least polluting route to your next driving destination.

Electrify America is Helping to Fuel EV Adoption

Electrify America offers one of the country’s fastest charging networks, with 700 charging stations and more than 3,000 individual chargers. The charging station network is expanding by adding more charging stations and working with manufacturers to make charging stations affordable and local.

Industry Updates

Electric Car Racing Sparks EV Sales

A survey by a Michigan-based research company suggests that motorsports influence a large percentage of new car buyers. Do people really go out and buy a specific brand and model of car after seeing it win a big race? The study by Foresight Research suggests that EV racing sparks EV sales.

BMW Solid-State Batteries Eliminate "Range Anxiety"

Ford Motor Company and BMW are investing $130 million in solid-state battery startup company Solid Power in a push to reduce the cost and increase the range of future electric vehicles.

Industry Updates

Biden Pushes for EVs by 2030

President Joe Biden has set a new national target for the adoption of electric vehicles in America, pushing for EVs to represent half of all new car sales by 2030.

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