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.
Driving Electric Savings–One Utility’s View
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Paul Gipe
While prepping for an upcoming talk to the local chapter of the Sierra Club about electric vehicles I stumbled on our local utility’s web site promoting EVs.
DOE’s Estimated Cost of Fueling an EV–A Comparison
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Paul Gipe
In Top 3 Advantages of EVs, an article on Cleantechnica, Johnna Crider cites DOE’s Saving on Fuel and Vehicle Costs web page for some numbers on how it’s cheaper to driver an electric car than a gasser. The web page includes a handy fuel-cost calculator.
CalTrans District 9 DCFC Stations Underway on East Side
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Paul Gipe
CalTrans’ District 9 has confirmed that construction on the first of four DC Fast Charge station locations has begun. District 9 serves the East Side of California’s Sierra Nevada, including Hwy 395 and Hwy 58 in Mono, Inyo, and the eastern part of Kern County.
Why We Drive Electric: They’re Quieter
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Paul Gipe
One of the first things you notice about driving an electric vehicle is the absence of engine noise. The cabin is quiet until you’re going fast enough to hear road noise or the whoosh of the wind around the windows.
Why We Drive Electric: They’re More Fun
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Paul Gipe
I’ve noted in several articles that electric vehicles are simply more fun to drive than conventional vehicles. Once you drive one, you’ll understand.
Why We Drive Electric: Lower Cost to Operate
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Paul Gipe
Electric vehicles are cheaper to operate and maintain than conventional cars, in part, because they have fewer moving parts. They are also cheaper to fuel than gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles.
