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.

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GM Autocharge and the Bolt: The Way Charging Should be

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Paul Gipe

We were on a road trip and pulled up to an EV Connect kiosk at Daniels Wood Land in Paso …

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EV Charging: Where it Can Lead You

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Paul Gipe

Stopping to charge your EV on a road trip may seem an inconvenience to some, but not to us. True, …

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A Decade of Driving Electric—EVs Have Come a Long Ways Baby

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Paul Gipe

Driving electric has worked for us. It’s been fun, saved us thousands of dollars we would have paid for fuel, and we’ve done our part to clear the polluted air of the San Joaquin Valley, one of the most polluted locations in the United States. We plan to continue driving electric.

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Are EVs a Fire Risk?

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Paul Gipe

A relative was recently considering an EV when a neighbor suggested if they did buy an EV not to park …

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New Used EV Thoughts–Tips on Buying

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Paul Gipe

Prepare for the EV. If your house requires a new service panel, it’s good to find out early. Replacing a …

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Ford CEO Gets It: Putting North American EV Production into Perspective

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Paul Gipe

In a fascinating interview with Robert Llewellyn of Fully Charged, Ford CEO Jim Farley clearly described the challenge facing legacy …