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Spring...On The Road A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE Winchester Press CONSIDERING THE SWITCH TO ELECTRIC? Tesla owner Raymond Leury shares his story YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL AUTO CARE PRODUCTS & SERVICES Wed., May 2, 2018
SPRING on the ROAD 2 Wed., May 2, 2018 The Winchester Press Trailblazing Raymond Leury (left), proud owner of a 2013 Tesla Model S with more than 160,000 km, and his son Nicolas provided their personal insight on what exactly it means to make the switch to electric at the Sustainability Fair in Kemptville. Press Photos – Schoch with Tesla Tom Schoch Press staff WINCHESTER T oday’s cars have more in common with your cell phone than the fledgling motor carriages that pushed the horse and buggy off the streets so many years ago. Gone are the days of big cars with bigger engines where the only thing that was electric was the tape deck and the headlights never mind the emergence of fully electric vehicles (EV). One name is at the forefront of this revolution on the roads - Tesla. The face of that company is billionaire CEO Elon Musk. Much has been made about the viability gg of the company as it continues to struggle to meet its own production numbersbers but ear that Musk boldly stated earlier this year his company wouldn’t need to raise any money from investors as widely rumoured and would be profitable by the third and fourth quarters - a major turning point for the car wo working to better their products. the switch. The range of EVs, battery manufacturer. Raymond Leury, the proud life, charging, durability and how they While the business world ow owner of a 2013 Tesla Model S handle winter roads are some of the most adopts a wait-and-see approach w more than 160,000 km, was with common questions that he hears. to Musk’s claims, there is no on of those eager to try out the one The rated range for his particular denying that the appetite for n technology. Much like when new vehicle is 420 km and the battery has only fully electric vehicles continues h bought his first-ever car his he lost about five per cent of that over five to grow as other major auto- m motive for buying the Tesla was years. With a little experience under his makers have started to roll p purely environmental. belt, Leury has some practical advice for out their own versions of the “My first car was a beige those wondering about battery size and futuristic tech-heavy cars. BMW,, 1973 Volkswagen Beetle. chargers. Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen,, boug that car because it was I bought “Before I had the car I had range Nissan and Chevrolet all have economica on gas. It was a light car and economical anxiety. I bought the biggest battery fully electric plug-in vehicles no further than your cell phone to find the weight was on the back. It was rear because I thought I needed the biggest available. an example of what scalable technology wheel drive too so it was a pretty fast car battery, but it turns out I didn’t need Tesla has done a lot of the heavy looks like. but it obviously doesn’t compare [to the it,” said Leury. “Don’t go overboard on lifting in the development of EVs and With emerging technology, there are Tesla] in any other way,” said Leury. getting a charger for at home either. I got as with most technology, it is scalable always a few pioneers that jump on the After using the Model S on an every one that was way more powerful than and has made drastic in-roads in range, bandwagon earlier than others. They day basis, Leury, who is also vice- what I need. Getting a 30 amp charger durability, looks and affordability. 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SPRING on the ROAD The Winchester Press Wed., May 2, 2018 3 A beginner’s guide to EVs W hat does owning an EV entail similar-sized car would be $1,470. and how to make an informed • Fill-ups: EVs can be charged at decision when shopping for home using personal charging kits or at such vehicles? Going electric means charging stations in the neighbourhood. thinking beyond the gas station. Here’s Charge times will depend on the size of how to navigate the ins and outs of the vehicle and its battery. According EVs. to TheChargingPoint.com, an EV • Type of vehicle: First consider resource, the typical time for an all- that not all EVs are the same. Hybrid electric car using a standard home wall vehicles use a mix of gasoline and socket is between 6 and 8 hours. Some electricity and tend to have long fuel new EVs can be charged in 30 minutes ranges. All-electric cars will only to an hour at rapid charging points. use electricity that is gained through • Solar + EVs = savings: Consumer charging the vehicle for a certain period Reports advises that, when EVs are of time. combined with home solar systems, • Affordability: Consumers can “fuel” costs can be completely expect to pay more for electric and eliminated. That financial gain can be a The BMW i3 has a range of 183 km and retails for $48,150 (MSRP). hybrid vehicles than gas-powered big motivator for some consumers. vehicles. But as demand increases, • Short trips: Individuals who travel costs may drop. According to a 80 miles or less per day may find pure Tesla • continued from previous page report from USA Today, estimates point to EVs as being as affordable electric vehicles advantageous. Those who have to go further should consider Reliability is another area of concern price of batteries continues to decrease as gas vehicles by 2021. Another hybrids that offer greater range. but consider that a gas engine drivetrain about 20 per cent annually. The Ontario consideration is there are government However, Tesla, Chevy and Nissan EVs has thousands of moving parts that can fail government also offers $14,000 in incentives for purchasing an EV. have recently moved beyond the 200- while an EV drivetrain has fewer than 20 incentives for fully electric vehicles that • Environmental savings: Electric mile range before requiring a charge. parts. cost less than $75,000 but Leury would cars produce no emissions from the • Charging stations: ChargeHub, Owning a Tesla with its futuristic look like to see the government do more. tailpipe and reduce dependency on with information from the Canadian often attracts attention and has lead to “I would like to see the government oil-based fuels. Furthermore, EVs Automobile Association, states there more than a few life changes for Leury. offer tax incentives. Norway has gotten will not need oil changes or emissions are a total of 6,473 EV chargers across His role in EVCO came about after a rid of the taxes on electric cars. They have checks that traditional cars require, Canada. motorist pulled him over after spotting his free charging and a few other things that further saving resources. According Electric and hybrid vehicles could be Tesla and told him about the club. But the they do and those would help too, but to autotrader.ca the cost to charge a the wave of the future as more people celebrity-like encounters don’t stop there. getting rid of the taxes would be huge. Chevrolet Bolt for one year can be embrace the convenience these cars “There was one instance where Maybe there should be a more uniform as little as $398, while gassing up a offer. someone left a note on the car on how plan from the federal government rather much they liked the car. Sometimes than leave at the provincial level. And if people take pictures of the car while you look at China there are tons of electric driving beside it. It’s weird. I think if buses on the road. I’d like to see the city I was a celebrity, I would get tired of it of Ottawa do the same thing,” he said. David’s pretty quickly but it doesn’t happen all that often,” said Leury. The idea of electric vehicles is no longer just a novelty relegated to the PICK OF THE WEEK While owning a Tesla has resulted in fringes of society. All the evidence you more than a few interesting conversations need to see that it’s what the future of in parking lots, it has also changed the car driving looks like is to see the large 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 TSI Classic way Leury drives and how he looks at the investments auto-makers are putting into world around him. research and development of EVs. 1.8L 4-cyl, auto., White, front wheel drive, heated door “I was always very conscious of With the expanding network of mirrors, A/C, navigation, remote keyless entry, heated driving too much for nothing. Now I’m charging stations, cash back incentives, front seats, heated mirrors, traction control, 59,500 km. a lot less concerned about that. I actually plummeting sticker prices, increased Stock# svg04. NOW enjoy using the acceleration,” he said. “It has also lead me to look for other ways range and an ever expanding range of technological innovations, it appears was $17,999 ONLY $15,888 * to get rid of using greenhouse gases. 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SPRING on the ROAD 4 Wed., May 2, 2018 The Winchester Press Pros and cons of connected cars W hile smart cars that can The future of other alone, 3,477 people were killed and communicate and dial into safety features includes 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle command centres, provide vehicles that can crashes involving distracted drivers. directions or even blast off back to 1985 sense obstacles in During daylight hours, approximately were mere concepts 30 to 40 years ago, the environment and 660,000 drivers are using cell phones today auto makers have made tech- make modifications to while driving. A smart car is essentially a savvy cars a reality. Cars have become GPS routes based on smartphone on wheels, which may prompt computers on wheels, and there’s accidents or road blocks, greater levels of distraction. seemingly no end to the features that passing that information • Another area of concern is security. many vehicles are sporting. However, are on to other cars to create As cars become more connected to the these connections truly a boon to drivers safer conditions. internet, they can become greater targets or a safety bust? • Service centres can use connected use mobile in every sense of the word. for hackers. Researchers have already cars to digitally diagnose problems and Apps learn drivers’ preferences and shown how hackers can take control of Pros possibly reduce more invasive mechanical can fine tune music, news and other the vehicle, forcing them to brake or steer • Proponents of connected cars measures. Insurance companies can entertainment options to make trips even elsewhere. There’s also the opportunity say safety features embedded in the use data pulled from driving habits to more enjoyable. for people to be digitally spied on or vehicles, such as GM’s On-Star platform determine rates based on safe driving for criminals to gain other personal and similar services for other brands, behaviours. Manufacturers can track data Cons information through driving habits. make a strong case for connected cars. such as how optimally a person has driven • One of the biggests arguments against • It seems as though connected cars are These systems can immediately alert to develop more efficient vehicles. connected cars is the increased level of here to stay, and drivers must weigh the for emergency assistance if there is an • Another benefit of smart cars is distraction. The National Highway Traffic pros and cons of having this technology at accident or if a passenger is unresponsive. infotainment, which truly takes internet Safety Administration says that, in 2015 their fingertips when behind the wheel. Morewood Sandy’s Restoration Shop “Quality & Honesty Is Our Policy” Towing Service SPECIALIZING IN: • Complete Paint Jobs • Collision Repairs • Custom Painting • Fibreglass Repairs • Gel Repairs Always At Your Service Big Or Small, Give Us A Call! SANDY PALMER 613-989-1764 Morewood • 613-448-2635 3142 Brinston Road Fax 613-989-1761 WINCHESTER SPRING SPECIAL LICENCE OFFICE 2016 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible, white, 6-speed automatic, 5.0L V8, a/c, Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; 20,000 kms, anti-theft alarm, brake assist. Saturday 9 am-1 pm Stock # 7198 Driver and Vehicle Services $42,900 + licence & applicable taxes Health Card Services Passport Photos S.G. WELLS FORD 14855 County Road 2, Ingleside 12028 Dawley Drive, Winchester www.sgwellsford.com 613-537-2287 Bumper-to-Bumper Service Check out our comprehensive menu of services WINCHESTER CRYSLER • Tuneups • Oil changes • Fuel injection repairs • Air conditioning • Tranny flushing 473 Main St. 12 Queen St. • Safety inspections • Pipe bending 613-774-2832 613-987-2117 • Computer analysis • Canadian rust proofing • Custom exhausts • Alignments www.djmotorsltd.com bruce@djmotorsltd.com MORRISBURG PRESCOTT Village Plaza 270 Edward St. D&J MOTORS LTD. 613-543-3731 613-925-5901 12021 Dawley Drive Winchester www.mcdougallinsurance.com 613-774-2703 FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS
SPRING on the ROAD The Winchester Press Wed., May 2, 2018 5 What car colours say about drivers C ars and trucks may be modes of status and more interested in a vehicle transportation, but many people see that blends in with the crowd. This no- their vehicles as extensions of their nonsense hue could be ideal for cautious, personalities. even-keeled drivers who like to go with Here’s a look at how drivers may the flow. perceive themselves (and how others view • Blue: Light blue to mid-blue cars them) based on their colour choices in convey a sense of calm and coolness. Blue vehicles, courtesy of Pantone, NerdWallet, is a dependable colour and may indicate Thrillist, and Today.com. the person behind the wheel is friendly. • White: This colour — perhaps Dark blue can be a confidence-booster thanks to the popularity of Apple products and also signal authority, as many police Drivers may not associate accidents with sunny conditions, but glare can prove hazardous. — can often project a persona of a cruisers and law enforcement uniforms diligent, hardworking person. White is a feature deep blue. dependable colour that also is sleek and • Red: People who own red cars How drivers can stay safe modern. Many people who prefer white also like the purity of the colour and its probably like flash and attention. They’re likely magnetic personalities who enjoy perceived cleanliness. standing out in a crowd. in bright conditions • Black: Black vehicles have stood the test of time as status symbols. Those who • Brown/beige: These earth-toned shades may indicate a person who is not W purchase black cars may view them as pretentious, but easygoing and fiscally eather often contributes to • Make sure the windshield is clean. classic and powerful. Black also conveys responsible. Reliability and comfort is motor vehicle accidents. Snow, Water marks, dead insects, cracks, and elegance. That’s why limousines and hired prized above flashiness for those who go rain and other factors that road grime can make it even harder to cars are often black. brown and beige. compromise drivers’ vision can make see out of the windshield when the sun • Silver: Silver cars may have futuristic • Green: Green cars indicate owners driving hazardous, but there’s a dark side is blazing. Clean windshields regularly, connotations because of their metallic who have a very strong sense of self to sunny skies as well. and don’t wait until you’re head-on hues. Silver vehicles also can be elegant and care little about what others think of Glare from the sun can compromise into the sun to engage the windshield and prestigious. A certain element of them. They may be the people who march drivers’ vision and lead to driving washer spray. Doing so may only further modernity is associated with silver cars to the beat of their own drums. But the mishaps, regardless of drivers’ experience compromise visibility. and trucks. popularity of green cars peaked in the or skill level. The sun can pack a powerful • Observe speed limits. When glare • Gray: People who choose gray 1990s, so fewer green cars may be on the punch any time during the day, but can be is present, slow down and keep more vehicles may be less concerned about road today than in the past. especially hazardous in the early morning space between your vehicle and the sunrise and late-afternoon sunset. vehicle in front of you. 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SPRING on the ROAD 8 Wed., May 2, 2018 The Winchester Press How drivers can make road trip season more eco-friendly Protect vehicle paint finish P erhaps nothing ages a car or truck finish. Use a mild cleanser designed M any drivers anxiously await the much more fuel-efficient than accelerating more than a lackluster exterior for automobiles and a clean rag or arrival of spring, when they can quickly. Always obey speed limits and finish. Even if vehicles are only sponge so as not to cause scratches that rev their engines and enjoy the avoid quickly accelerating when stoplights a few years old, failure to maintain can cause further damage. Because burgeoning greenscapes synonymous with turn green. the paint, tires and chrome accents minerals in tap water can be left behind the season. Driving is not always the most • Empty the trunk. During winter, can make them look through evaporation and eco-friendly activity. However, there are many drivers understandably carry some worn beyond their years, may oxidize and damage various ways to enjoy spring road trips extra items in their trunk to account for potentially affecting the paint, it’s best to without compromising the environment. inclement weather. resale value. wipe away as much • Do not idle When spring The environment residual moisture as your vehicle. arrives, drivers can be a vehicle’s worst possible with a chamois. When engines are should remove enemy. Protecting a car running but cars any unnecessary means being mindful of Paint protection are not moving, items from their substances and habits Waxing can prevent this is referred to as trunks. Such items that can compromise the bird droppings, berries, “idling.” It’s hard will increase the exterior finish. splattered bugs, and to blame drivers for weight of the more from sticking to idling their vehicles vehicle, thereby Seek shade the paint and wearing in winter, when reducing its Over time, the sun can down the finish. Waxes many motorists fuel efficiency. damage a vehicle’s paint come in paste, liquid try to warm up Athletes and job through oxidation and and spray. Each type has their engines and outdoors premature fading. People a different reapplication their vehicles’ interiors so their morning enthusiasts should also remove golf bags who live in areas with schedule, so drivers commutes are as comfortable as possible. and sporting equipment from their trunks especially warm climates should consult the Idling cars might not be moving, but they when taking trips where such items won’t may see the paint on their vehicles product instructions. are still burning fuel, meaning drivers be needed. suffer considerable damage thanks to Vehicle owners also can invest in who routinely idle their vehicles are • Don’t top off at the gas pump. the sun. spray films to further protect painted adversely affecting fuel efficiency. It’s Many drivers, especially those on road One of the easiest ways to protect a surfaces. Do-it-yourself products also important to note that idling is no trips who want to avoid extra tops at the vehicle from the sun is to use sheltered are applied like a spray and then dry longer necessary in modern vehicles. filling station, top off their gas tanks when parking or park in the shade whenever to an invisible, durable film. This That’s because the electronic fuel injection nozzles shut off automatically. Such a possible. This can help protect the helps protect against insects, gravel, systems in today’s cars require just a few practice is harmful to the planet and may paint, headlights and trim. Drivers sand, winter salt, and even road seconds to get full oil pressure throughout not be doing your vehicle any favours, should store their cars in their garages grime. Different manufacturers offer the engine. Such systems were not present either. overnight and during daylight hours protection films. in older vehicles. The U.S. Environmental Protection when they are home. 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SPRING on the ROAD 10 Wed., May 2, 2018 The Winchester Press Leasing or financing? What to do when a tire W hen deciding whether to buy Cons: The fact that the vehicle will be or lease a vehicle, one of the paid off in full by the end of the borrowing blows out while driving most important considerations will be how to actually pay for your new term means that financing payments may be higher than leasing rates. It is possible M purchase. that a vehicle could depreciate faster than any frightening scenarios Driving through a blowout “When evaluating payment options, it is paid off. can unfold while driving. Plenty of drivers have safely consider the cost of borrowing based on Inclement weather can affect navigated their way through tire interest rates and amortization period,” says Leasing visibility and the safety of roads, while blowouts. 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