Written by Sable Alonso
One of the biggest factors that has pushed the development of electric vehicles (EVs) is the environmental impacts of gas-powered vehicles. It’s a well-known fact that gas vehicles release CO2, a harmful emission that impacts a multitude of environmental factors, among other pollutants. The ecological damages caused by gas-powered vehicles go even further beyond emissions during operation; the extraction processes for oil and fracking for gasses cause devastating effects on the world’s oceans, air, and land, oftentimes impacting human health as fracking pads contaminate residential water tables. Between the world’s dependence on individual transportation, and the mounting need for action as climate change and the fossil fuel industry endangers millions, many places are looking towards EVs as a solution....

Written by Sable Alonso
On August 16th, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a total of $244.5 million to the advancement of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) practices. This $244.5 million is part of the Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) Program that allocates a total of $291 million in awards to projects. The $244.5 million donation to SAF advancement spans over 22 projects dedicated to help the production, transportation, blendi...

Written by Sable Alonso
Charging your electric vehicle (EV) before a storm hits is an important step in hurricane and severe weather preparation. EVs don’t need to be in a constant state of charging, but it is wise to prepare for situations or trips ahead of time, especially when there is a risk of a hurricane in the area or other severe weather phenomenons. It’s good practice to ensure your vehicle is fully charged before a storm; severe weather strikes quick and can cut off access to power in a heartbeat, so preparing before a storm hits is necessary to be certain that you and your vehicle are prepared in case of emergency.