One very common concern that we hear from members when discussing electric vehicles (EV) is range and battery life. Gas stations exist on every other corner in this country but EV chargers are not as easy to come by just yet. Therefore, it's only natural to fear becoming stranded while taking a road trip in an EV because of a dead battery. Thankful...
Corn Belt Energy Electric Vehicle (EV) Project
Follow our blog below as we share our electric vehicle experience.
Mechanical bicycles have been a part of American culture since the 1800's, and electric bicycles (e-bikes) were not far behind. The first US patent for a battery-powered bicycle was filed in 1895, and its design was actually not far off from the e-bikes on the road today. As technology has evolved in the world of electric transportation, batteries...
This Wednesday, April 22, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day was first organized in 1970 in an effort to create awareness and support for environmental protection. Each year, events are organized around the world to remind us all of the importance of protecting our planet. One such event that has been organized is "Drive Elec...
Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow at a rapid pace. Drivers are learning that EVs are cost-efficient, low maintenance, and fun to drive. As the EV community continues to grow, manufacturers are now beginning to look at ways to convert other gas-powered devices to electric as well. With warm weather right around the corner, we tho...
2019 was not the best year overall for the automotive industry, and electric vehicles (EVs) were no exception. Around 330,000 EVs were sold in the US last year, which was down a bit from 360,000 in 2018. Tesla topped the EV charts, by far, with their Model 3 Sedan, which has become not only the EV industry's best seller, but also t...
One concern that comes up quite a bit in relation to electric vehicles (EV) is the strain on the electric grid. Recently a member asked us via Twitter if we were even capable of powering multiple electric vehicles within the same neighborhood. The short answer is that it is not an issue at this time. Corn Belt Energy is constantly planning for futu...
So you've decided you're ready to own an electric vehicle (EV). Now you're faced with the more difficult decision of which one to buy. With the continuing advancements in EV technology, there are many great options out there to choose from, and more and more being introduced as time goes on. Considering your personal lifestyle, here are the factors...
It's an exciting time for Corn Belt Energy's home community of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. In the two years since a little-known company called "Rivian" purchased the former Mitsubishi manufacturing property on the far west end of Normal, little has been known publicly about their plans to utilize the 2.6-million-square-foot facility. That all ch...
EVs are more efficient and environmentally friendly than gas vehicles. They also use a different fueling model: as an EV owner, you'll top off the battery by charging when you're parked at a business or your home, instead of making a separate trip to refuel. The Chevy Bolt EV accepts the universal connector on every standard Level 2 charging statio...
About the Corn Belt Energy EV Pictured to the right is Jeremy Myers, Energy Advisor at Corn Belt Energy, with the EV. We'll be striving to provide you with a detailed report of our experiences specific to this EV. Keeping in mind that each type of EV will perform slightly different. Here are some specs relative to the Corn Belt Energy EV. MPG: 128 ...
