As we head into a world of electric cars, charging is the biggest concern for many first-time buyers. It makes sense. While the hype for electric cars themselves is arguably justified, the biggest ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...

EV owners don't necessarily need to understand the inner workings of a charger to charge their cars. Still, given the many types of chargers available (each with its own plug type, power level, and ...

There are four types of electric car charging plugs in North America. Each plug is compatible with different electric vehicles as well as capable of providing a certain amount of power. Just like how ...

The automotive industry is shifting to electric vehicles (EVs). New models of all shapes and sizes, from SUVs to pickup trucks and sedans, are arriving at new-car dealerships across the USA to compete ...

It is the bane of worldwide travel: there isn’t just one way to get AC power from the wall. The exact connector — and what you can expect when you plug in — differs from country to country. Even if ...

Fully electric vehicles are powered solely by electricity, while plug-in hybrids offer a limited electric range plus a gasoline engine backup for extended travel. Shoppers should consider their needs ...

You can get the efficiency of electric driving with the peace of mind of a gas backup making the plug-in hybrid a good compromise. Despite the growing popularity of traditional electric vehicles, not ...