One of the strangest things about owning an EV which looks bog standard (yes, I’ve recently got a 1985 VW Golf CityStromer EV which looks like a gasoline powered car) is that folks tend to tell you that you can’t park in an electric vehicle recharging bay. Why is that? Is it really because electric…

I’m sorry for no posts this week. I’ve been really rather ill, with a nasty chest infection and the flu. As a consequence I’ve not even blogged this week. However, I’m feeling much better now so expect www.aminorjourney.com to resume the usual fun posts! To start us off with a new week, here’s the lastest…

Here’s a video from today’s EVcast. I’m sorry for the bad sound quality on the videoed version of the show – but the audio podcast (available here) is clean and free-from digital artifacts.
We were joined by John “PlasmaBoy” Wayland, who was talking about next week’s excellent EV drag Racing event of the year – the Wayland Invitational, in Portland Oregon. If you’re around, it’s well worth heading over to the Portland International Raceway and watch the fun next weekend, July 24/25.

Here’s a snippet (or two) from today’s fun filming day.   The Smart ED:     And the Smart ForTwo Pulse 71bhp MHD Cabrio  

Click to Play Join Nikki as she gets a sneaky drive of the 2010 Toyota Prius, due to launch in the UK on August 1st, 2009

Sadly the past few days have been hectic finishing for various clients in my day job as well as filming some new stuff for the up-and-coming Nikki Drives series.   So, while we await the first real episode of the new show, behold this little funny piece of battery wisdom as found online.   http://fuzzwich.s3.amazonaws.com/web/MGCommandments.swf

So, it’s appeal time again. Last month, www.aminorjourney.com had over 2,500 unique visitors. It was rather pleasant! I really do enjoy providing great content for you to read and digest. However, I do have a day job. And as I’ve said before I have to split my time between doing my blog, the podcast(s) and…

In the third in our series on buying a Used EV we’re looking at things to look for when you visit the car for the initial viewing.

Those who regularly follow www.aminorjourney.com will know that I’m working on a new series, to be launched this summer. It will involve lots of cars and lots of reviews. Currently, we’ve got test-drives lined up with (amongst others)   The new 2010 Prius The Smart ED The Smart MHD The 2010 Honda Insight The iMiev…

Details of the June Prizewinner on Aminorjourney.com and details of next month’s prize giveaway.