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.

How Much Electricity Can I Get from a Fast Charger?

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Paul Gipe

That depends upon a lot of factors: the car, the State-of-Charge (SOC) of the car, and the charge station. However, …

The Cost of EVgo and ChargePoint Fast Chargers are Different, which is Better?

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Paul Gipe

EVgo, Blink, Electrify America, ChargePoint and others offer DC Fast Charging (DCFC). Each bills differently for a charge. Some charge …

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2020 Chevy Bolt Door Unlock Button Not Working and Remedy

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Paul Gipe

It was just a glitch. It was an annoying glitch, but just a glitch nonetheless. No matter how hard or …

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VIN Decoder for US EV Tax Credits 2023

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Paul Gipe

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that offers substantial tax subsidies for buying a new and used EV requires that the …

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EPA Electric Vehicle Myths

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Paul Gipe

I’ve written before about the myth that EVs emit more air pollution than gassers. If you’ve worked in the automotive …

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USA’s New EV Subsidies 2023–Take Delivery Now!

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Paul Gipe

I was asked today if the USA’s new EV tax subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act take effect on 1 …