Recent content by Robert_Lutece

Electricity demand will definitely increase as more EVs hit the road, but whether that leads to skyrocketing bills depends on how the grid adapts. Smart charging, time-of-use pricing, and battery storage systems are being developed to help balance demand. Some states even have incentives for...

I’ll believe it when I see it. EVs don’t need manual transmissions, and most automakers have been moving away from them even in gas models. Unless Jeep is developing some kind of gimmicky ‘simulated manual’ mode, I doubt they’d invest in a full-blown manual tranny for an EV. But hey, I’d love to...

A range-extended Wrangler sounds cool in theory but I wonder if Jeep would actually do it. They seem pretty committed to full EVs, and adding a gas generator might complicate things. That said, if the Ramcharger system works well, I could see Jeep following suit. My only concern, would it still...

I love the idea of an EV Jeep, but charging off-grid is still a massive question mark. If they can figure out portable charging solutions or build out more solar-powered off-road stations, that could make EV overlanding way more realistic. Until then, I’d probably stick with a hybrid setup for...

At this point, we all know a fully electric Jeep Wrangler is inevitable. But for serious off-roaders, battery weight and range limitations are real concerns. I’d be open to an EV Jeep, but only if it had a range-extending engine (like the Chevy Volt’s system) to generate power when needed...