If you’ve ever driven in Ontario during the winter, you’ve likely dealt with icy roads. But what about entire roads made of ice? Let’s go over what ice roads are and what to do if you come across one. What Are Ice Roads? An ice road, also known as an ice bridge, is a human-made
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Day trips in Ontario, Places to practice driving
New Traffic Designs: Diverging Diamond Interchanges
If you’ve been driving in Canada for a while, you’ve probably got a good sense of the typical layout of the roads and traffic designs in the country. Some old traffic designs are returning to today’s roads, such as the diverging diamond interchange (DDI). What Is a DDI? A diverging diamond interchange (DDI), also known
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Loblaw’s Charging Network
If you have an electric vehicle (EV), you’re probably used to scouting out charging points along your route. As charging infrastructure continues to grow in Canada, more companies are trying to break into the EV charging industry, giving drivers more options to avoid range anxiety. This year, grocer and retail giant Loblaw Canada entered the
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Renting an Electric Car
Looking to rent a vehicle? If you’re interested in taking something new out for a spin, some car rental companies now offer electric vehicles. In this blog post, well look at the ins and outs of renting an electric car. Why Should I Rent? One of the main reasons people rent a car is to
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Route Planning for Electric Cars
If you’ve always driven a gas-powered vehicle, you’ve probably only worried about finding somewhere to fuel up if you’re in a very remote or unfamiliar area. Route planning for electric cars is still a necessity to help you avoid range anxiety, especially on long journeys. To try to avoid these fears, follow these tips to
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Driving to Disney World on Gas vs. Electricity
Thinking about driving to Walt Disney World, but you drive an electric vehicle (EV)? Most people are used to starting off with a full tank of gas and trusting they’ll find a gas station almost anywhere. For those with an EV, though, the charging grid isn’t as developed. If you want to tackle the 2078
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Is it Cheaper to Drive or Fly for Summer Vacation?
Planning a summer vacation? If you’re staying within Canada or considering a trip into the US, you may debate whether it’d be cheaper to drive or fly. In this post, we’ll look at the average costs and additional fees of each to help you decide. Cost of Flying There are many destinations you can’t drive
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Drive-In Movie Theatres in Ontario
Tinny speakers with worse sound quality than an AM radio. Movies not beginning until it’s dark enough to see the giant screen. Weather cancelling the perfectly planned date night. And yet you might still hold a grudge against the development that got built over your favourite local drive-in. Drive-in theatres are making a comeback, though!
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Four Ontario Race Tracks to Take Your Electric Vehicle
Racing is exhilarating. The thrill of pushing the limits of your vehicle’s potential is unmatched. But when we think of racing, we rarely consider electric vehicles (EVs) to be the ones tearing around the track. The problem with EV racing is that many assume track driving isn’t for EVs. There are many reasons why. For
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How to Road Trip with Electric Vehicles: Plan Your Travel Route
You want to go on a road trip, but you’re concerned. Will your electric vehicle be able to make the trip? Electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. They release fewer emissions and don’t require fossil fuels to run. The only problem is that they do not seem effective for long-distance travelling. Electric
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