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.
2027 Chevy Bolt Range is Holding Steady at ~280 Miles
By
Paul Gipe
We drove to Los Angeles from Bakersfield to meet a friend for lunch Sunday. That may not sound like much …
One-Month 2027 Chevy Bolt EV Update: Range & Capacity
By
Paul Gipe
It’s been one month since our 2027 Bolt was hand delivered. I am still working through the new driver’s interface …
Finding kWh Consumed on 2027 Chevy Bolt EV
By
Paul Gipe
The information displays on the 2027 Bolt EV are quite different from that on the first generation Bolt. In some …
Dealers Want Used EVs: Bids for 2020 Bolt Still Rising Now up 20%
By
Paul Gipe
Kelley Blue Book followed up today with their bid for our used 2020 Bolt EV from two weeks ago. They …
Trump Pump: Price of Used Bolt EV Increases 16% in Two Weeks
By
Paul Gipe
Trump’s attack on Iran and the closure of the Straits of Hormuz has—as expected—increased the demand for EVs. Call it …
Donald Trump: America’s Greatest EV Salesman
By
Jennifer Sensiba
Today’s spiking gasoline and diesel prices will push millions of people to seriously consider buying a new or used EV. When they do that, they’ll learn that they aren’t “soulless appliances.” Not only do they save money, but they’re more convenient if you can charge at home, and they have instant torque. They’re quieter, vibrate and shake less, and are generally just more pleasant to drive. In traffic, having access to one-pedal driving and HVAC without wasting gas idling make EVs the clear winner.
