One of the major frustrations with charging an electric vehicle at a public charger — especially in frigid winter weather and extreme summer heat — is juggling the various cards and mobile apps ...

A "true" universal electric vehicle charging protocol is now in the works, and this is called the "Plug & Charge" which will eliminate the need for all the muss and fuss that is currently required to ...

Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan better.

Smart plugs aren’t the most complicated smart home device — they really just turn stuff off and on — but they do make life a little easier. Since using smart plugs, I’ve grown accustomed to having the ...