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 recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk
By
Fred Lambert
GM is announcing today that it is initiating a voluntary recall of 68,667 Chevy Bolt EV electric cars model year 2017 to 2019 over a potential fire risk. There have been 5 reported fires in close to 70,000 vehicles produced.
Buying or Leasing a 2020 Chevy Bolt EV–What I learned
By
Paul Gipe
Oy vey! I just concluded a three month search for what I consider a reasonably priced Chevy Bolt EV. What an experience.
Tips on Leasing a 2020 Bolt LT
By
Paul Gipe
What you need to know to lease a Bolt with year-end sales promotions. This presentation was made for friends in Bakersfield considering an EV.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: What is it and What EV Drivers Need to Know
By
Paul Gipe
Since 2008 new cars in the US include a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The monitoring system includes a sensor in each wheel that sends a wireless signal to the car’s computer. The computer monitors tire pressure and either reports a pressure measurement, a warning of low pressure, or both to the dashboard display.
Covid-19 Escape: Oak Flat Fire Lookout Tower
By
Paul Gipe
That sounds simple enough but 15 of those miles were on an “improved” dirt road. This is a bone rattling trip over a rutted and washed out road that gave both the Bolt and its passengers a good beating.
Covid-19 Escape: First EV to Breckenridge Fire Lookout Tower?
By
Paul Gipe
Unfortunately, fires and smoke scuppered our most recent plans. So instead we headed east to Breckenridge Mountain where Forest Service web cams indicated the smoke wasn’t quite so thick.
