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.

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Pumping Gas—My My Times Have Changed

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Paul Gipe

My, my, times have changed since the last time I pumped gas. We’ve been driving electric for 12 years now. …

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2027 Chevy Bolt 1,500 Mile Road Trip Efficiency

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Paul Gipe

We recently drove our 2027 Chevy Bolt—the “new” Bolt—1,520 miles to Grants Pass, Oregon and environs from Bakersfield, California to …

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Edmunds Confirms 2027 Bolt Has More Range than Advertised

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Paul Gipe

Edmunds cars YouTube.com channel has confirmed that the 2027 Chevy Bolt has more range than advertised. The feature by Brian …

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California Road Charges for EVs and the Free Rider Syndrome

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Paul Gipe

While giving a presentation on how to use EVs in front of an oil industry friendly audience of retirees, I …

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2027 Chevy Bolt Google Route Planning Experience

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Paul Gipe

We just completed a 1,500 mile road trip in our 2027 Chevy Bolt and had plenty of opportunity to compare …

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2027 Chevy Bolt Peak Charging Rate

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Paul Gipe

We just completed a 1,500 mile road trip to Oregon and back from Bakersfield, California. In comparison to the old …