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 2022 Replacement Battery after One Month
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Paul Gipe
Our 2020 Chevy Bolt’s traction battery was replaced under warranty on 6 May 2022 by our local Chevy dealer.
EV Traction Battery Minerals Mix
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Paul Gipe
In following online discussions of EVs, there’s often reference to the type of traction battery used. Eric Way of News Coulomb fame is one who is comfortable talking about the benefits and drawbacks of different traction battery chemistries.
Our Bolt is back with a New Pack—In Limbo No More
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Paul Gipe
The gods at GM have taken pity on us and showered us with the gift of a new traction battery, releasing us from our sins.
To Bolt or Not that is the Question—We Have a Failing Traction Battery
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Paul Gipe
We have been driving electric for more than seven years and haven’t had any problems–until now. We’re currently driving a 2020 Chevy Bolt EV, but we don’t know for how much longer: It has a failing traction battery.
How do You Charge an EV at an RV Park? And Why Would You?
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Paul Gipe
There may be times driving an EV when a charge is needed and there are no commercial stations nearby that’s when charging at an RV park may be necessary. Knowing this can save your bacon—or at least a tow.
Dribbling Solar into an EV or How Much Solar Needed to Charge an EV
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Paul Gipe
Recently friends in Spain asked a question about EVs that I hadn’t given much thought. The question was in two parts. First could they “dribble” energy from rooftop solar into an EV and second how many more solar panels would they need?
