Nokian Tyres’ Hakkapeliitta R5 EV quiets the ride while maximizing snow/ice traction of electric (and other) vehicles.
Written by Bruce Smith
A veteran automotive photojournalist with more than 40 years of experience as an editor, writer, and photographer for national 4×4, RV, boating, and outdoor consumer magazines. Over the years Bruce has been a regular contributor to such titles as Four Wheeler, Diesel Power, Off Road Adventures, Jp, Offroad, Sports Afield, Truck Trend, Motortrend, Trailer Life, Motorhome, and several boating publications.
Location: Eugene, OR
Travel, adventure, boating, fishing, hunting, four wheeling, photography, and pursing those interests in well-equipped, well-maintained 4x4s, ATVs, boats or AWD vehicles has always given me great joy in life.
I love testing new vehicles and equipment, and sharing those insights with readers and fellow enthusiasts. I also love being able to share the how-to/where-to/why-to aspects of those varied interests via print and digital media.
I’ve been very fortunate in life to have found a full-time career where I can impart what I’ve earned from experts in many fields over the past four decades through my photography and writing. My personal interests (hobbies) are bass fishing, hiking, visiting ghost towns, and chasing a little white ball around beautiful golf courses. I never write about those pursuits because if I did, they would no
longer be a hobby.
Nokian Tyres’ Hakkapeliitta R5 EV quiets the ride while maximizing snow/ice traction of electric (and other) vehicles.
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