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.
How Much Electricity Can I Get from a Fast Charger?
By
Paul Gipe
That depends upon a lot of factors: the car, the State-of-Charge (SOC) of the car, and the charge station. However, …
The Cost of EVgo and ChargePoint Fast Chargers are Different, which is Better?
By
Paul Gipe
EVgo, Blink, Electrify America, ChargePoint and others offer DC Fast Charging (DCFC). Each bills differently for a charge. Some charge …

2020 Chevy Bolt Door Unlock Button Not Working and Remedy
By
Paul Gipe
It was just a glitch. It was an annoying glitch, but just a glitch nonetheless. No matter how hard or …

EV Road Trip Tips
By
Paul Gipe
Rob Bowers posts an excellent summary of Road Trip Tips at the chevybolt.org forum. Bowers knows his stuff, writes clearly, …

VIN Decoder for US EV Tax Credits 2023
By
Paul Gipe
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that offers substantial tax subsidies for buying a new and used EV requires that the …

EPA Electric Vehicle Myths
By
Paul Gipe
I’ve written before about the myth that EVs emit more air pollution than gassers. If you’ve worked in the automotive …
