A new study tries to answer the question: Is an electric vehicle or a gasoline vehicle cheaper to drive on Route 66 and other iconic roads? The verdict by Upgraded Points: Electric is cheaper, but it will cost you time. It examined the trade-off between time and fuel cost if a driver were to travel … Continue reading What is cheaper to drive Route 66: Gasoline or electric?
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Ford is sponsoring a man’s drive on Route 66 in a Mustang electric vehicle
Ford Motor Co. is sponsoring a man's journey down Route 66 in the company's Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, according to a St. Louis media outlet. KMOV-TV reported that Ford "is sponsoring the first electric car to travel Route 66." The driver is Alan Winninger, who spent Monday night in St. Louis after driving the Mach-E, … Continue reading Ford is sponsoring a man’s drive on Route 66 in a Mustang electric vehicle
City of Kingman approves purchase of building for Electric Car Museum
The city council of Kingman, Arizona, a few days ago approved the purchase of a building that once was a grocery store so it could be converted into the Electric Car Museum. The Bee news outlet stated in a social media post the building is at 519 Beale St., one block off Route 66. The … Continue reading City of Kingman approves purchase of building for Electric Car Museum
More auto-chargers coming to Route 66 in Illinois
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced the creation of a network of charging stations for electric vehicles along Route 66 in Illinois that will be operational by summer, according to various media outlets, including the Alton Telegraph. The Route 66 towns of Plainfield, Dwight, Pontiac, Normal, Lincoln, Springfield, Carlinville and Edwardsville each will have a charging … Continue reading More auto-chargers coming to Route 66 in Illinois
London combines charity road trip with TV production
Here's something you don't see every day -- a British television company aims to raise more than $400,000 for a cancer support group and gain a television series at the same time by using a journey on Route 66 in an electric car as the backdrop. It's called "Route 66 -- The Ultimate Challenge," and … Continue reading London combines charity road trip with TV production
Electric vehicle museum opens in Kingman
The exhibit of electric vehicles at the Powerhouse Visitors Center on Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, during the International Route 66 Festival last month has become a permanent museum to EVs, with more vehicles coming soon. According to a story on EV News Report, the Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation's exhibit was visited by people from … Continue reading Electric vehicle museum opens in Kingman
Harley’s rollout of electric motorcycle includes Route 66 tour
Harley Davidson this week announced it's created a prototype electric motorcycle, called Project LiveWire, that will be touring the country -- including Route 66 -- so riders can see it, ride it, and offer feedback to the company. ... The Project LiveWire Experience invites customers to test ride, provide feedback and learn more about the story … Continue reading Harley’s rollout of electric motorcycle includes Route 66 tour
Arizona publishes travel guide for electric vehicle drivers
The Arizona Office of Tourism launched an Electric Vehicle Travel Guide that includes tours on Route 66, according to a story on HybridCars.com. AOT’s Electric Vehicle Travel Guide is said to be tailored specifically for all-electric vehicle travelers and filled with valuable, downloadable travel information. The AOT said the guide provides multiple suggested itineraries that combine statewide destinations … Continue reading Arizona publishes travel guide for electric vehicle drivers
Electric vehicle group to support Route 66 festival
The Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation will bring electric vehicles and lend its support to the International Route 66 Festival on Aug. 14-17 in Kingman, Ariz., according to a news release from the group. After reviewing the information on the festival the HEVF Board of Directors voted unanimously to not only attend, but to support the concept … Continue reading Electric vehicle group to support Route 66 festival