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.

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Replacing the Chevy Bolt Cabin Filter

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Paul Gipe

Replacing the cabin air filter in a Chevy Bolt should be a part of “regular maintenance.” One source said the …

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Chevy Bolt: How to determine if the Battery has been replaced

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Paul Gipe

If you’re buying a used Bolt EV from a Chevy dealer, they should tell you if it’s a new battery …

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Nine Years Driving Electric–a Look Back

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Paul Gipe

This fall it will be nine years since Nancy Nies, my wife, and I leased our first Electric Vehicle (EV). …

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Mein Gott! The Bolt is Gone–The Bolt is Back

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Paul Gipe

As my friend Mark Haller said, the whiplash from GM’s about face is making him dizzy. And, it’s not just …

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Capacity of 2020 Chevy Bolt with New Battery after 11,500 Miles

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Paul Gipe

Since my previous report on the capacity of our replacement battery we’ve doubled the number of miles driven. Previously, I …

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EVCS Charging Tehachapi: Not Ready for Prime Time

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Paul Gipe

While visiting Tehachapi, California I saw that the EVCS’ 50 kW DCFC Tritium dispensers were finally in service. First thing …

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