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What EVs Qualify for Federal Tax Credits in May 2023

May 20, 2023

Paul Gipe

Friends have been confronting the quandary of what kind of electric car to buy in the US. If you’re interested ... Read more

Getting Back on the Horse

May 13, 2023

Paul Gipe

Getting Back on the Horse After months staring at my expensive bicycle I finally got on it. Ok, I wasn’t ... Read more

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Weight of EVs Will Crush the World—Not

May 9, 2023

Paul Gipe

The latest in a long line of anti-EV propaganda is that the weight of Electric Vehicles will crush the world—or ... Read more

Well, What do you say?

April 26, 2023

Paul Gipe

Had to run an errand to Rite-Aid. I occasionally see homeless hanging out there in the morning. It was hot ... Read more

GM Ending Bolt Production–My take

April 25, 2023

Paul Gipe

Today owners of Chevy’s Bolt EV began receiving notice from General Motors that the sporty compact crossover will be discontinued ... Read more

Palm Springs Windmill Tour with Tom Spiglanin.

Kicking Iron in the San Gorgonio Pass–Palm Springs Windmill Tours

April 17, 2023

Paul Gipe

When my family reunion took place in Palm Springs a few weeks ago, I gave Tom Spiglanin a call. No ... Read more

Backstories of the Palm Springs Windmills—a Review

April 17, 2023

Paul Gipe

Backstories of the Palm Springs Windmills by Thomas Spiglanin is a beautifully illustrated guide to the wind farms of the ... Read more

Republicans demand whale death hearings as fishing group calls BOEM rudderless

March 30, 2023

Paul Gipe

Republicans who oppose wind development after recent whale deaths off New Jersey said they will hold hearings in Washington on the issue, while a fishing group has attacked the federal body responsible for offshore wind.

N.J. whale deaths have sparked right-wing conspiracy theories on Facebook

March 30, 2023

Paul Gipe

Are wind turbines to blame for recent New Jersey whale deaths? Scientists say no, Facebook says yes.

Poland lawmakers back EU-sought liberalized wind energy law

March 30, 2023

Paul Gipe

Poland’s lawmakers agreed to relax the rules for installing onshore wind turbines, a move encouraged by the European Union to promote renewable energy in the coal-reliant country.