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.
2027 Chevy Bolt Reading Car Scanner ELM OBD2
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Paul Gipe
Previously, I explained how I find the kWh used during a discharge cycle on our 2027 Chevy Bolt. (See Finding …
Going Turtle or How I Forgot to Drive the Plan
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Paul Gipe
I’ve been driving EVs for more than 12 years now and never been stranded nor “gone turtle.” Sure, I’ve had …
2027 Chevy Bolt Bakersfield to Bald Mountain Efficiency Bests 2017 Bolt
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Paul Gipe
On 11 July we drove our 2027 Chevy Bolt to Bald Mountain to lead a Sierra Club hike. This is …
Its Back: GM Fixed Our 2027 Chevy Bolt’s Noise Issue
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Paul Gipe
Since delivery of our 2027 Chevy Bolt in February, I’d noted an occasionally annoying noise from the drive train. (See …
2027 Chevy Bolt Capacity Holding Steady Range Drops to EPA
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Paul Gipe
We’ve driven the new Bolt nearly 6,000 miles in almost four months. Traction battery capacity has held steady at ~70 …
2027 Chevy Bolt 1,100 Mile Road Trip to Phoenix and Back
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Paul Gipe
We recently completed a 1,100 mile road trip to Phoenix, Arizona from Bakersfield, California in our 2027 Chevy Bolt. The …
