Max regen - at what point do mechanical brakes engage?
by garygid (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:28:57 GMT)Generally you ask for some braking "force" with the brake pedal. Whenever possible, the LEAF tries to satisfy that request with Regen slowing, but as...
View ArticleThe official "I got my Leaf" thread
by LEAFfan (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:33:25 GMT)MatimalND wrote:Pay no attention to that gauge in the dash, will just give you unneeded anxiety. Check out this thread: viewtopic.php?p=101293That...
View ArticleFast charging to 100%
by DaveinOlyWA (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:36:57 GMT)ok, dont ask me why I did this but rationalized that I had some paperwork and some files to download and cant just turn it on and let it run, have...
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Need CHAdeMO car in Costa Mesa for testing
by JeremyW (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:42:05 GMT)LEAFer wrote:The problem with by-the-minute charging for DCQC is that the kW rate varies so drastically depending on SOC. You get a lot more bang (kWh)...
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NC bill to tax EVs $100/year
by leafedbehind (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:49:39 GMT)Ridiculous, politically-motivated bill created by progress and technology haters. Just my humble opinion.
View ArticleSo, owners what range are you getting ?
by DaveinOlyWA (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:51:15 GMT)2lehwalder wrote:Greetings Folks, I have owned my 2011 Leaf SV with 9000 miles on it about 2 and a half weeks, but have driven700 miles since then....
View ArticlePossible to update 2011 MFD/nav to 2013?
by garygid (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:58:00 GMT)I suspect that the Nav SD card will have all the software, including that for the Nag screen. However, there is no easy way to tell for sure. The SD...
View Article2011 or 2013 Leaf charger for L2 upgrade for the 2013 leaf?
by Ingineer (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:04:18 GMT)You adjust the amperage setting with a procedure that uses the release button on the J1772 handle. The EVSE also indicates it's amperage by flashing a...
View ArticleCan any Body that uses Cruse control tell Me why
by garygid (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:07:08 GMT)When using the Cruise Control, if you hit the brake, the CC is disabled, allowing the car to slow down (when on a flat road, or going uphill.). However,...
View ArticleStoaty's Guide to Energy Efficient Driving of the Leaf
by drees (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:07:43 GMT)DaveinOlyWA wrote:The shifter knob is a different story but no knowledge of how long those switches are expected to last.Phil has stated that the shifter...
View ArticleSchneider EVSE
by Ingineer (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:08:23 GMT)iluvmacs wrote:Does anyone ever have trouble with their Schneiver EVLink (first generation) not connecting to their Leaf? About once a week, when I...
View ArticleEncinitas Council to discuss EV Fast-Charging Plaza proposal
by drees (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:12:22 GMT)gbshaun wrote:Thanks To Randy, Angus Clark (EVOasis) and the Clinton Foundation for their appearance.It seems we have all the right players, the right...
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Cargo Organizer in a 2013 Model
by Spies (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:19:00 GMT)LEAFfan wrote:Yeah, I see it now with the enlargement.That looks the same as the 2011 organizer and looks nothing like the 2013 organizer that is shown on...
View ArticleNeed help with EV presentation for HOA (homeowner's assoc)
by cwerdna (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:31:49 GMT)viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8475 points to a meter that DaveinOlyWA used.
View ArticlePartial Tear-Down - Philips L-Prize 10W/60W LED
by coolfilmaker (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:38:22 GMT)What about the significantly higher CRI of the l prize bulb?
View ArticleFord C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid
by Boomer23 (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:41:41 GMT)Boomer23 wrote:KeiJidosha wrote:Boomer23 wrote:I rented a CMax hybrid during a week on Maui recently and I was quite impressed with many things about...
View ArticleWho Invented Text Messaging?
by coolfilmaker (Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:43:52 GMT)A time traveler too...
View ArticleSolar Edge Optimizers?
by AndyH (Posted Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:03:16 GMT)Elroy, I have a couple of questions for you:- Will you have any shade challenges with your array?- Have you gotten estimates from other installers that...
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BMW ActiveE consumer field trials to begin in summer 2011
by surfingslovak (Posted Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:28:45 GMT)BMW i USA has re-published some of the photos from this past weekend. Their photo album should be accessible to everyone, even folks without a...
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What's your car charging experience been like? MIT Designers
by cwerdna (Posted Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:38:58 GMT)ElectricVehicle wrote:There are a few etiquette issues with charger sharing, but there are also lots of etiquette issues with a Plug In Prius and it's...
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