Articles by
Paul Gipe
Cologne VAWT Captured on Grainy Cell Phone Pics
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Paul Gipe
While deleting some old files--yes, I am one of those who deletes unnecessary files--I came across two photos I meant to post in 2018.
EVs in the Hoosier Heartland
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Paul Gipe
As a former Hoosier and as an Electric Vehicle advocate I keep an eye on EV development in the state of Indiana. Yes, Indiana is the home of the arch-conservative vice president and former governor Mike Pence, but the red state's role in the automotive industry, and potentially in EVs, shouldn't be dismissed.
CalTrans’ DCFC Stations on the East Side Not Yet Out to Bid–EA’s Under Construction
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Paul Gipe
While funding for CalTrans' District 9 DC Fast Charge stations under the state's 30-30 program has been approved, the stations have yet to go out for bid. Bids likely will be released in July 2019 with construction to begin in the fall. CalTrans' objective is to have the stations in the ground by the end of the year. However, it is more likely that they won't be in service until the first quarter of 2020.
Denny’s Tehachapi ChargePoint DCFC Activity–Finally
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Paul Gipe
Denny's on Hwy 58 in Tehachapi has been slated for a ChargePoint DCFC station for some time. As of two weeks ago there was no sign of activity. Today there was a chain-link fence closing off a portion of the parking lot nearest Magellan Drive. A port-a-potty had also been dropped off.
Successful 33rd Windmill-Wildflower Hike in Near Perfect Weather
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Paul Gipe
Seventeen intrepid hikers crossed the Cameron Canyon segment of the Pacific Crest Trail Saturday on the 33rd annual Windmill-Wildflower hike near Tehachapi, California.
Gipe Receives Distinguished Alumni Award for His “Notoriety” in Wind Energy
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Paul Gipe
On 26 April 2019 the alumni association of the Natural Resources and Environmental Management Department at my alma mater, Ball State University, presented me with its Award of Distinction, the association's highest honor.
How to Use Android Auto on the Chevy Bolt
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Paul Gipe
I haven't had trouble using Android Auto, but others have. Here are some simple instructions that seem to work for me.
33nd Annual Windmill-Wildflower Hike Planned for Tehachapi May 18, 2019
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Paul Gipe
The Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club will lead a hike among the wind turbines on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) at 9:00 am on Saturday May 18, 2019 near Tehachapi, California.
New Pages Added on Frequently Asked Questions about EVs
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Paul Gipe
I've added a series of new pages answering frequently asked questions about EVs. These can be found under the Electric Vehicles section of this web site. The pages are listed under Frequently Asked Questions.
Text of Mr. President, Thank You for Your Comments about Windmills
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Paul Gipe
Thank you, Mr. President, for the timely attention. My recent book about windmills, or what we call wind turbines, has been languishing in a New York warehouse not far from Trump Tower--until now, that is. Today, windmills are the talk of the country--all because of you.
Fact-Checking President Trump’s Assessment of Wind Power and Electric Vehicles
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Paul Gipe
U.S. President Donald Trump mocked renewable energy at yesterday's campaign rally in Michigan. Implicating Hillary Clinton as part of Big Wind, Trump said, "If Hillary got in...you'd be doing wind. Windmills. Wheeeee. And if it doesn't blow, you can forget about television for that night. 'Darling, I want to watch television.' 'I'm sorry! The wind isn't blowing.'"
Is “A Better Routeplanner” Better? A Review for the Bolt
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Paul Gipe
There are four route planners I've used for planning trips in our Chevy Bolt. I've reported on my experience with EV Trip Planner, Green Race, and Chevy's own Energy Assist App. The first two are found on the web, the latter is available only as a smart phone app. The fourth is boldly titled A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) and it too is available with a web interface. They all work to a degree. The question is--for us non-Tesla drivers--what works best.
