Articles about Chevy’s Bolt
We’re now on our second Chevy Bolt and as a result I’ve written a lot about the Bolt. In addition there has been a number of news stories about the Bolt and GM’s on and off again plans to produce the car in the future. I am assembling the articles here for my friends, colleagues, and family members who drive a Bolt.
GM rolls out software update limiting Chevy Bolt EV charge to 80%, but removes parking restrictions
By
Fred Lambert
GM announced that it is starting to roll out a new software update to Chevy Bolt EVs as part of its recall due to battery fire risks. It will limit the state-of-charge to 80%, but it will remove other restrictions, like not being able to park inside garages.
Covid Escape: Darwin Falls via Ridgecrest and Return via Coso Junction
By
Paul Gipe
Darwin Falls on the western edge of Death Valley National Park is a 3.5 hour drive from Bakersfield via Ridgecrest, California and the Panamint Valley. This requires one charge stop at Inyokern in a Chevy Bolt or equivalent EV. You can make a big loop by returning via a charge stop at Coso Junction. The falls are a two mile roundtrip hike. This is a trip in an EV that’s best done with an overnight in Ridgecrest.
GM says Chevy Bolt EV battery production has resumed, defect leading to fire risk is fixed
By
Frederic Lambert
GM announced today that LG is resuming production of batteries for Chevy Bolt EV as the manufacturing defect leading to the fire risk has been fixed.
Many Chevy Bolt EV Owners Ignoring Charging Safety Rules amid Recall
By
Sebastian Blanco
With fires at risk, Bolt owners awaiting battery replacement have been given guidance on how much to charge the battery and where. Nearly a third are ignoring it, says one study.
A Web Site for EV Nerds Especially Bolt Geeks
By
Paul Gipe
Sean Graham has built a tidy little web site, AllEV.info, with tons of nerdy details on EVs, especially Chevy’s Bolt.
Covid Escape: Baker Point Lookout and Botanical Area
By
Paul Gipe
As part of our Covid-19 inspired exploration of Central California, we headed back into the Greenhorn Mountains of the Sequoia National Forest to reach the Baker Point lookout. The lookout is a two-hour drive from Bakersfield and a one and one-half hour hike to the summit.
