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.
Slovenian Electric Vehicles
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Paul Gipe
While touring Central Europe with a Rick Steve’s group I didn’t see a single wind turbine (my specialty), but I did come across some electric vehicles–my current passion–and one DC fast charger.
Charging at Electrify America
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Paul Gipe
As part of its penance for the diesel-gate pollution scandal, Volkswagen is building a continent-wide network of DC fast charging stations for electric vehicles under the brand of Electrify America.
What’s that Number on PlugShare Mean?
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Paul Gipe
Short answer: High number–the station is relatively reliable; Low number–station is unreliable. Drivers want to avoid stations with low numbers.
CalTrans’ District 9 in Bishop has awarded DCFC Contract
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Paul Gipe
CalTrans’ District 9 office in Bishop, California has finally awarded the contract to build DC fast-charging stations as part of CalTrans’ 30-30 program.
Transformer Installed at EA’s Bakersfield Station
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Paul Gipe
Sometime in the past week PG&E has installed the transformer for the Electrify America station in Bakersfield, California.
Recargo’s DCFC Station Contract on 101 in Central California has expired
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Paul Gipe
Recargo’s California Energy Commission contract to build eight DC fast-charging stations from Buellton, California to the San Francisco Bay Area on Hwy 101 has “expired.”
