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.
2023 Chevy Bolt Best Buy Among Inexpensive EVs
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Paul Gipe
Toward the end of 2022 and the beginning of this year, several articles have chosen the current version of the …
2020 Chevy Bolt Door Unlock Button Not Working and Remedy
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Paul Gipe
It was just a glitch. It was an annoying glitch, but just a glitch nonetheless. No matter how hard or …
Capacity of 2020 Chevy Bolt with New 2022 Battery after 6500 Miles
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Paul Gipe
The capacity of our replacement traction battery has declined 6% to 7% during the seven months since it was installed. …
Update to Solar-Augmented EVs? Is this a Thing?
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Paul Gipe
I took a fair amount of flak for my article Solar-Augmented EVs? Is this a Thing? This was surprising as …
EVgo Plug & Charge Works—Wow
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Paul Gipe
We just tested EVgo’s Plug & Charge feature at a station here in Bakersfield. Lo and behold, it works. Hallelujah–the convenience of a Tesla at half the cost.
Charging an EV with an Extension Cord from an Outlet?
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Paul Gipe
I got this question recently. “Any thoughts on extension cord charging off a regular outlet? I’ve done a little research and the reviews are mixed.”
