Articles by
Paul Gipe
Update on Non-Tesla DC Fast Charging Station Density in North America
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Paul Gipe
In the fall of 2018 I published a surprisingly controversial article ranking states and provinces by their non-Tesla, DC fast-charging station density relative to population. The article, California Lags in DC Fast-Charging Station Density for Electric Vehicles, was based on data from the Alternative Fuels Data Center.
DCFC Stations for Boron, California
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Paul Gipe
In a region of California with a dearth of DC fast-charging stations, the owner of Love Truck Stops plans to install three 50 kW DCFC stations at a new truck stop in Boron, California. The station on Hwy 58 will serve a major east-west corridor that connects I-5 with I-15 and I-40.
The Need for and the Value of the World Wind Energy Association
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Paul Gipe
The World Wind Energy Association was formed because existing organizations were narrowly focused on the often arcane and specialized needs of the commercial wind industry. There was no organization with the long term view that people, especially the people who use and live with wind energy were vitally important to the industry's ultimate success. There was a need, and WWEA filled it. That need still exists today--even more so than two decades ago.
Volta Free Charger Spotted in Santa Cruz
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Paul Gipe
A Volta free Level 2 charge station was spotted at the Capitola Mall by Liz McDannold while on her rounds. Apparently the station has been in operation since the spring of 2017.
Some Tips for Using a Better Routeplanner
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Paul Gipe
For planning trips in our Chevy Bolt we now use A Better Routeplanner exclusively. We found it more consistently accurate--or nearly so--than any other routeplanner we've tried.
A Better Routeplanner Interview
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Paul Gipe
Flamboyant Dutch personality Vincent Everts interviews Jason Rapp at the Fully Charged Event in Austin, Texas., Jason is the American side of the duo that developed A Better Routeplanner (ABRP). Everts explores why Jason and his partner Bo developed the route planner and what makes them different from all the others. See Why Abetterrouterplanner is much better. How did Jason make it, future plans, business model & more.
Text: A Vote for Sanders is a Vote for Our Renewable Future
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Paul Gipe
A decade ago Bernie Sanders was the only US Senator who understood what the Germans were doing and how we could do it here. He was the only one who would listen. I know, because I am the one who told him.
COMMUNITY VOICES: A vote for Sanders is a vote for our renewable future
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Paul Gipe
A decade ago Bernie Sanders was the only senator who understood what the Germans were doing and how we could do it here. He was the only one who would listen. I know, because I am the one who told him.
Everything You Need To Know About Your Chevy Bolt But Were Afraid To Ask
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Paul Gipe
Welcome to my information dump / roundup on all things Chevy Bolt related. I have been toying between making this ... Read more
Wood McKenzie Confirm Gipe-Freehling Estimate of Missed Opportunity from Middle East Wars
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Paul Gipe
Research by the consulting firm Wood McKenzie confirms the approximate opportunity cost of converting the US to 100% renewable energy in electricity lost to wars in the Middle East that I and Robert Freehling had calculated.
EVSEs or Home EV Charge Stations–What I Recommend
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Paul Gipe
One of the big advantages of driving electric is charging your car–“filling up”–at home instead of going to a gas ... Read more
Driving Electric: If Not Now, When?
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Paul Gipe
Presentation for the Buena Vista Group of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club 1 February 2020 Bakersfield, California. Check against delivery.
