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.

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 …

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 …

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). …

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 …

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 …

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 …