EV Articles by Paul Gipe
I’ve pulled together all my articles on EVs and driving electric under one heading–as much for my own benefit as for the benefit of readers.
The Bolt’s Gone–Long Live the Chevy Bolt
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Paul Gipe
It’s gone. Our 2020 Bolt is no more. It was picked up by Carvana last night. The first-generation Bolt was …
Road Trip Report: 1,200 Miles in a Chevy Bolt
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Paul Gipe
We recently completed a 1,200 mile round trip in a Chevy Bolt EV. We drove from Bakersfield, California to Grants …
Tesla Adapters for Non-Tesla EVs
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Paul Gipe
There’s continuing confusion about what adapters are necessary for non-Tesla EVs to use Tesla chargers. Before we get into what …
EVs: What You Need to Know
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Paul Gipe
Presentation made at the Nature Center, Hart Park, Bakersfield, California by Paul Gipe. Check against delivery. EVs: What You Need …
EV Road Tripping Emergency Kit
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Paul Gipe
We’ve been driving electric for a decade now, and the emergency gear I carry has changed over that time. Most …
Stop Burning Stuff–Home Electrification at Sierra Club Buena Vista Group Breakfast
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Paul Gipe
August 2, 2025 Check against delivery at the 2 August 2025 Sierra Club’s Buena Vista Group breakfast at Hodels in …
