News & Articles on Electric Vehicles

We’ve made great strides in moving the electricity sector toward renewable energy. However, transportation remains a major source of air pollution and global warming gases. If we are to make a transition to renewable energy, we will need to electrify as much of the economy as we can, including transportation. Electrified rail is one means, electric vehicles (EVs) are another. The focus here is mostly on our experience driving EVs. We’ve been driving electric since the fall of 2014.

Opinion: Why Electric Car Charging Networks Need Impartial, Third-Party Regulation Or Face Collapse

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Nikki Gordon-bloomfield

But while more electric car charging stations is a great thing for encouraging more people behind the wheel of a plug-in car, there’s a global endemic threatening the operation of charging stations and the very future of plug-in cars through poor reliability, a lack of accountability and inconsistent access.

Solar-Powered Commute | 2015 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid

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Craig Topfer

When Craig installed solar panels on his home, he had no idea how it could benefit his commute. See how he powers his Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid.

Oh Where Oh Where Has Washington Gone?

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Dave Laur

The first stations started going in early in 2012 and there was a lot of excitement that many more would be coming soon. But the hype has not lived up to even the most modest of expectations. Fast forward 3 years and we still have huge areas of the state that are inaccessible while Oregon has covered nearly every inch of the Western portion of their state while other portions of the country have taken notice.

Route From Bakersfield To Grover Beach Via Hwy 126 And The Santa Clara River Valley.

EV Trip Report: Bakersfield to Grover Beach and SLO–550 Miles in a Nissan Leaf

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Paul Gipe

On 5 March Nancy and I undertook our first true road trip in our 2015 Nissan Leaf. Our destination was Grover Beach and ultimately San Luis Obispo.

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Electric Auto Association’s Comments on DC Fast Charger Installations for West Coast Electric Highway

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Paul Gipe

The Electric Auto Association (EAA) submitted comments 16 March 2015 to the California Energy Commission on DC Fast Charger installations for the build out of the West Coast Electric Highway.

Laval Road Wheeler Ridge Dcfc Jpg

Two DC Fast Chargers Coming This Summer to I-5 Grapevine Corridor

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Paul Gipe

EV owners who’ve tackled the Grapevine on I-5 with today’s consumer-oriented EVs know how difficult the route is, necessitating long layovers in Lebec and again in Valencia. That is about to change.