Shorepower – Plug In and Save

March 4, 2015

Tesla Owners – How to Plug Into 208V Shorepower

Shorepower offers NEMA 14-30 receptacles for 208V charging power. Tesla owners, if you want to plug your Universal Mobile Connector (UMC 14-50) end into a NEMA 14-30 at a Shorepower-equipped truck stop, purchase the following $155 workaround: 50′ extension cord w/ 14-50 female end to plug into UMC: Universal adapter to plug into the male… Continue reading Tesla Owners – How to Plug Into 208V Shorepower

Simple Math for Vehicle Cost Comparison

The city of Fort Collins, Colorado is investing in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. The article’s accompanying video compares the Total Cost of Ownership for a gas, hybrid and electric vehicle over a 90,000 mile lifespan. The savings are decidedly in favor of hybrid or electric vehicles. A Nissan Leaf, purchased by the city in 2013,… Continue reading Simple Math for Vehicle Cost Comparison