Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology Every day there are developments and advancements in autopilot and driver-assist technologies. Following this trend, Ford has also launched its hands-free level 2 advanced driving assist system (ADAS). The name of this technology is Ford BlueCruise. So, what exactly is Ford BlueCruise technology and how does it work? Read…
US Advances New $10,000+ Tax Credit Here at CrossPointe Motor Cars in Winchester, VA, we’re excited to see how electric vehicles evolve over the next couple of years. One of the perks for EV adopters currently is the $7,500 tax credit. However, a new tax credit was just approved. How much is the new tax…
BEV? PHEV? What All Those Electric Vehicle Abbreviations Mean Here at CrossPointe Motor Cars in Winchester, VA, we know that car terminology can be confusing and overwhelming. While we can’t change how automakers name their features, we can help you understand what those names mean. One area of the automotive world with lots of jargon…
Warming Up an EV While It’s Plugged In: Can You Do It? Is It Safe? There’s a lot of to stuff to learn when it comes to EVs. While there have been many different innovation over the past century when it comes to automobiles, their fuel source has remained (fundamentally) the same. For instance, you’re…
Do Plug-in Hybrids have to be Charged to Operate? Plug-in hybrids occupy a strange space in automotive market. They’re more complex than regular hybrids, but not quite the same as all-electric vehicles. Auto companies often advertise their plug-in hybrids with claims of “100 MPGe” and “30+ miles electric range.” That makes sense for an EV,…
The Upcoming Ford F-150 EV: What We Know You may have seen some footage awhile ago of an all-electric F-150 pulling 10 trains cars from a complete stop. And then it pulled 40+ F-150 models from a complete stop. That had our attention. So, where is this electric F-150? Is Ford actually making it? Ford…
Electric Vehicle Battery Charge Times and Outlet Types Today, we’ll be taking a look at one of the burning questions for electric cars: charging time. We’ll look at how long it takes without the nonsense, misdirection, and marketing jargon. Here’s how quickly electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids actually charge.
