LEAF in Kansas City
by cdherman (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:41:35 GMT)OK, six Leaf's for 9/14 4 PMDoes PlugShare plugs interface with the Leaf Navi system? If so, you all already have my address -- its the plug about 1.2...
View Article"Slenderize" the front roof pillars
by GRA (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:42:19 GMT)RonDawg wrote:Boomer23 wrote:Since this bobbing motion closely resembles the male courting behavior of several bird species, I now have the problem of...
View ArticleOfficial Fiat 500e thread
by GRA (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:57:40 GMT)WSJ review by the always entertaining Dan Neil:http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/ ... _news_blog
View ArticleWhite House petition for more chargers
by fastcharge (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:00:28 GMT)Surprised by a lot of the comments on here. A few thoughts: I think people should view this as a way to locally increase the range of their vehicle...
View ArticleLEAF Collision Experiences
by LTLFTcomposite (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:05:50 GMT)Here in FL we've been advised by our insurance company in cases where it's cut and dry (like you're stopped at a light and someone plows into you...
View ArticleChevrolet to Produce Spark EV All-Electric Vehicle
by GRA (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:30:39 GMT)Owner'a manual here:http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/Ch ... ark_ev.pdf
View ArticleEVs that deliberately sound like ICV muscle cars
by jlsoaz (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:33:03 GMT)Not quite sure where to post this question. Awhile back I saw this film:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1578275/The Dilemma (2011) I'm really not...
View ArticleEV Racing and battery swapping
by jlsoaz (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:35:15 GMT)2nd question tonight about EV racing, I guess as long as I'm at it:After seeing the Tesla battery swap video, I can't help but get to wondering at what...
View ArticleEurope parliament prepares draft for CHAdeMO phase-out 2018
by TomT (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:39:48 GMT)Like Thomas Edison did...TonyWilliams wrote:Bravo to the Frankenplug bloc for this. I wonder when they start sending out arm banded youth with baseball...
View ArticleLEAF reliability survey, view results, sign up to help
by jlsoaz (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:45:25 GMT)mkaresh wrote:We'll have updated stats for the 2011 and 2012 later this month. There aren't likely to be any surprises.We especially need more...
View Article2013 range vs. 2012
by edatoakrun (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:51:23 GMT)RegGuheert wrote:Quote:="dm33"...A bit O/T, but why would a manufacturer need to use an electric A/C compressor in a pure ICEV? And what Nissan...
View ArticleShift knob Disassembly, for L.E.D knob
by Nubo (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:55:38 GMT)mwalsh wrote:How comes anyone who attempts this mod is never heard of again? Or at least refuses to discuss the mod any further? This is how you are...
View ArticleOfficial BMW I3, I8 / megacity EV thread
by qwk (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:00:10 GMT)blackmamba wrote:qwk wrote:I though the main point was better performance, of which the Spark lacks? If you tout numbers, the car better back it up on the...
View ArticleDoes someone have a level 1 charger around Apex/Cary/RTP
by Novoken (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:01:36 GMT)But I have to fork up $800 lol
View Article2013 S (10 days old) won't charge
by joewaters (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:17:21 GMT)Thanks for the link, viewtopic.php?f=30&t=13194 I read all 19 pages but my condition is completely different in that I have no problem getting to...
View Article2013 LEAF, Can it charge at 7.2k rates?
by surfingslovak (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:33:53 GMT)planet4ever wrote:surfingslovak wrote:I could be mistaken, but I'm under the impression that the OBC is limited to a maximum of 28A in 2013 LEAF....
View ArticleElectricity captured by regenerative braking per mile
by joewaters (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:34:25 GMT)[quote="Larrycar"]I have a 2013 SV, 4.5 never see that, 4.1 maybe. quote]The efficiency is a result of driver input, vehicle output, and road...
View Article2011 U.S. spec Leaf in the cold?
by Toyguru (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:35:04 GMT)Hi Everyone,I'm in Alberta, Canada, and considering buying a used Leaf, there are several 2011 SL models available with low mileage in the $22k to $26k...
View Article480v DC from two 240v AC sources
by Cruising (Posted Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:51:43 GMT)Has anyone done this?I already have the 240v adapter from 120v sources on different legs,but has anyone found a way to use two 240v chargers, plugged...
View ArticleDisabling "Door Open" Alarm
by Stanton (Posted Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:17:43 GMT)morlglums wrote:Is there a way to disable the beeping I get when I have the door open with the car "on" (not "ready")? When I am cleaning the interior,...
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