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.
Capacity of 2020 Chevy Bolt with New 2022 Battery after 6500 Miles
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Paul Gipe
The capacity of our replacement traction battery has declined 6% to 7% during the seven months since it was installed. …
Update to Solar-Augmented EVs? Is this a Thing?
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Paul Gipe
I took a fair amount of flak for my article Solar-Augmented EVs? Is this a Thing? This was surprising as …
EVgo Plug & Charge Works—Wow
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Paul Gipe
We just tested EVgo’s Plug & Charge feature at a station here in Bakersfield. Lo and behold, it works. Hallelujah–the convenience of a Tesla at half the cost.
Solar-Augmented EVs? Is this a Thing?
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Paul Gipe
Putting solar cells on an EV to augment home or fast charging could become a thing, particularly in sunny places like California.
Wind Turbines on EVs and Why That’s a Bad Idea, But Solar Yes That’s a Winner
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Paul Gipe
I recently got a query from an engineer about an inventor who thought it was a brilliant idea to put a wind turbine on an EV to charge it while it moves. The engineer was rightly suspicious and sent the idea on over to me, the wind world’s resident skeptic.
Charging an EV with an Extension Cord from an Outlet?
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Paul Gipe
I got this question recently. “Any thoughts on extension cord charging off a regular outlet? I’ve done a little research and the reviews are mixed.”
