Vocis launching demo EV with 2nd gen multi-speed transmissio
by GRA (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 19:38:06 GMT)"Vocis launching demo EV with 2nd generation multi-speed transmission; projected 15% improvement in vehicle efficiency"Via Green Car...
View ArticleOpen EVSE
by w6vms (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 19:47:57 GMT)I finished building and installing my openevse about an hour ago, and the best part is that no magic smoke was let out of either the open evse or the...
View ArticleList of Gold members
by greengate (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 19:51:27 GMT)Boomer23 wrote:greengate wrote:Is there a way to access a list of the Gold Members?(I was reading a Gold Members blog via his web site and I would...
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Take a moment to thank Nikola Tesla
by JeremyW (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 20:05:55 GMT)OPECsux wrote:You are right, the energy does have to come from somewhere, from the Ionosphere.Ultimately the energy source providing the currents in the...
View ArticleStoaty's Guide to Energy Efficient Driving of the Leaf
by Goodtohave (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 20:06:48 GMT)It's nice to extend the range when neccesary but my goal is to just have enough range to get home. I would never slow down the flow of traffic.My...
View ArticleED3 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Priced At $25,000 Pre-Rebate
by SmartElectric (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 20:15:40 GMT)Just bought a new 2013 Smart ED from Midtown Smart / Mercedes dealer in Toronto.Had a great experience.Total with taxes included and Ontario...
View ArticleANSI Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles, v2.0
by ITestStuff (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 20:26:26 GMT)Thanks for sharing!Skip to section 5 in the doc if you want to see the summary of the gaps they've identified today (areas where there's no current...
View ArticleBuying vs Leasing
by cgaydos (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 20:30:29 GMT)johnqh wrote:Often, the sales person has NO clue about EV and the tax incentives.I have the feeling that the 26K is the pricing AFTER fed and state...
View ArticleNEMA 6-20
by smkettner (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 20:44:38 GMT)I have my Leviton 160 (16a) plugged into a 6-20R, works beautifully.The evse upgrade has adjustable power so just dial it down to 16-18 amp and let it...
View ArticleOfficial 2013 smart for two electric drive
by SmartElectric (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 20:48:21 GMT)Just bought a new 2013 Smart ED from Midtown Smart / Mercedes dealer in Toronto.Total with taxes included and Ontario rebate applied was...
View ArticleGoogle Map of LEAFs in Canada
by SmartElectric (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 21:27:33 GMT)Not a Leaf owner, but I did just purchase a new 2013 Smart Electric. Would be glad to connect with other EV owners once I pick mine up in November...
View Article"No route has been loaded to this un-information feed."
by NoMoShocks (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 21:43:06 GMT)Has anyone figured out why the 2012 Leaf Carwings would keep announcing once for each trip, "No route has been loaded to this un-information feed." I...
View ArticleCharging Station etiquette? Volt owners hogging the juice!!
by Valdemar (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 22:08:51 GMT)LEAFer wrote:Leave a note on the Volt ... and ... start a conversation ?While I have little desire to converse with people showing so little respect...
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Coasting consumes a kilowatt - crazy
by kubel (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 22:33:15 GMT)Not sure if it's true (or if this even makes sense), but the sensation I get from "coasting" is that neutral is emulated. In the words of Senator Vreenak,...
View ArticleOne reason why I despise auto dealers!
by planet4ever (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 22:41:37 GMT)apvbguy wrote:lpickup wrote:I have no problem having EVs pay an annual fee. But it should be tied to the number of miles driven. And before anyone...
View ArticleSoCal Branch Year 3 LEAF-Gathering 33b - 25 May 2013
by garygid (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 22:44:06 GMT)Me, me! I plan to attend, bringing my first wife. Looking forward to this event! Thanks, Gary and Nancy
View ArticleIs the estimated charging time overly conservative?
by drees (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 23:07:59 GMT)Yes, well known issue. For me when charging to 80%, it typically finishes about 40 minutes early, but ranges from 60-25 minutes early.
View ArticleThe MP Power Cord Lock
by drees (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 23:10:41 GMT)ebill3 wrote:Some time back, a fella showed how the brick and all cable could be stowed in the latched engine(?) compartment, with just an extension cord...
View ArticleIn Defense of Carbon Dioxide
by klapauzius (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 23:18:33 GMT)jimbennett wrote: It amazes me how antagonistic zealots become when it is pointed out that things have been getting better for the billions of the...
View ArticleHansen emphasizes importance of retention/expansion of Nukes
by Nekota (Posted Tue, 14 May 2013 23:26:11 GMT)thankyouOB wrote:if nukes are reliable and safe, why cant they be operated in the US with no federal law to limit their liability?they cant.In addition,...
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