Re: [EVDL] Rental giant Hertz dumps EVs, including Teslas

[John Blair via EV]

> On Jan 13, 2024, at 10:29 AM, Mark E. Hanson via EV  wrote:
> 
> It would also be nice if Tesla made a non-self driving "Autopilot" less car
> - and sell for less $$.

As far as I know, all of the Tesla’s are available without the Full Self 
Driving and Autopilot software.  Since you have to pay extra for those 
features, they are cheaper.  Maybe you meant something different?


John
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Re: [EVDL] Rental giant Hertz dumps EVs, including Teslas, for gas cars | Reuters

[John Blair via EV]

> On Jan 13, 2024, at 9:38 AM, Mr. Sharkey via EV  wrote:
> 
>  Sure, put the setup and deep adjustments behind a screen, but if I want to 
> control the heater, radio (I know, obsolete...) or wipers, let me just reach 
> for the hardware control and continue to concentrate on driving (I know, also 
> obsolete once FSD is a "reality”).

Actually, all I have to do on my Tesla Y is use my thumb to push the right hand 
knob on the steering wheel and tell the car what I want to do with the climate 
control (“increase fan speed by 2” or “increase temperature by 3 degrees”).  So 
I don’t have to reach for anything or take my eyes off of the road to adjust 
the climate control. That’s one advantage of having the “screen-based” 
controls.  

I know that the controls are different than the hardware-based ones. I’ve been 
driving for over 50 years and it only took me a few minutes to understand and 
work the new controls.  Now they seem much easier to use. That said, Teslas may 
not be ideal as rental vehicles for those folks who don’t own one.

John
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Re: [EVDL] Why Toyota Isn't Rushing to Sell You an Electric

[John Blair via EV]

Toyota is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (as well as other stock 
exchanges): TM.  I held that stock for a number of years until I decided I did 
not like their philosophy on EV’s.  I owned a first generation 2002 RAV4-EV and 
loved that car (I removed the rear seats to make it into a “micro-van”) and 
still own a 2013 second generation RAV4-EV (EV parts designed by Tesla) which I 
like very much. Neither car were great for long distance traveling although I 
drove the 2013 multiple times between Northern California and Southern 
California after the addition of a fast charging CHAdeMO port (by QC Charge). 

John
John Blair


> On May 19, 2023, at 2:27 AM, Bill Dube via EV  > wrote:
> 
> Toyota is a closely held business. I believe it may be owned by a family.
> They were on the forefront of alternative fuels for many years, but they 
> stubbornly would not come out with a battery powered vehicle, until everyone 
> else came out with one and they basically had no choice.
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Re: [EVDL] a shot in the dark, 2012-2014 Rav4EV navigation unit?

[John Blair via EV]

Fred,

You might check out the Facebook RAV4-EV group:  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rav4ev 
It is a private group and the group has 2.2K members.. Tony Williams’ company,  
QC Charge, does a lot of repairs of these vehicles.

John
John Blair


> On Nov 13, 2022, at 2:06 PM, fred via EV  wrote:
> 
> This vehicle is a rarity and I'm hopeful an answer can be found. 
> 
> My 2013 Rav4EV has had the navigation unit fail. My wife's vehicle, same 
> year, loaned the unit, which connected to my vehicle works fine, eliminating 
> wiring, fuses, etc. Once returned to her car, it continues to work properly, 
> not always a sure thing under my ham-fisted efforts.
> The MyRav4EV forum has been helpful for diagnostic info in the past, but 
> there are no sources for this part and eBay is coming up empty as well. 
> General internet searches generate aftermarket products which are most likely 
> not a plug-and-play for this EV.
> Perhaps someone has a similar model vehicle that's been mothballed from which 
> I can purchase the nav unit? It's astonishingly easy to remove, almost ten 
> minutes to get it out. Someone did a bang-up job designing that portion of 
> the vehicle!
> Singing to myself as I drive is getting old.
> thanksfred

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Re: [EVDL] Ford F-150 Reveal - Great for everyone!

[John Blair via EV]

I’ve had two EV’s like that.  The first was my 1980 ComutaCar that I drove for 
20 years. It held two people and a few bags of groceries, hit 38 mph on the 
flat for about 35 miles. It was a lightweight car, but I loved it. It was great 
in a city. It was not great on hills so when I moved to a rural area with lots 
of steep hills, I sold it.  The next one was a used 2002 Toyota RAV4-EV. We 
pulled the two rear seats out (it seats five) and it was a micro-van. I could 
carry my fire gear and two wet german shepherd dogs without messing anything 
up.  It had a range of up to 100 miles and easily drove on hills and freeways.  
I sold it after I bought my Tesla (needed the long range) and because it was 
losing range and a lack of support.  Both were great cars. In both cases, 
service was ultimately an issue.


John
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> On May 22, 2021, at 7:53 AM, Peri Hartman via EV  wrote:
> 
> I really wish someone would sell and service a safe "neighborhood" vehicle. 
> Something that holds 2 people, has a high safety rating on streets up to 
> 30mph, and has a range of, say, 30 miles.

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Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Electrify America, CCS & Bolt; ADA (from GGEVA)

[John Blair via EV]

I have both a Tesla Model 3 and a Toyota RAV4-EV. I had an aftermarket CHAdeMO 
port added to the RAV so I could access higher speed charging.
I have driven both of them on long distance trips (around 1000 miles RT) and 
the differences in charging experience are large. With the RAV, there 
is often just one or two charging stations.  About 25% of the time one of the 
stations is down or the card reader doesn’t work. You use a RFID card 
belonging to the station brand (like the old gas station credit cards).  The 
newer stations seem to have a kiosk added so regular credit cards can be
used. You have to read the instructions on the small screens to get the 
charging started.  Each brand seems to be different. The connector and cable 
are quite large and heavy.  

With the Tesla, you simply pull up and plug in. It is much faster and easier. 
The station recognizes the car and automagically charges your generic 
credit card on file, like the FasTrak system for the toll roads and bridges 
here in California.  The cable is much lighter (even though it carries 2-3 
times 
the amps) and shorter plus the connector is 1/4 the size. It would be much 
easier for a disabled person to operate. I rarely find a broken Tesla station 
and I find there are usually 10-40 stations at each location. The stations are 
usually closer to main highways. Messages are displayed on the car’s large 
screen rather than a small screen on the charging station.  You can monitor 
progress from inside the car.

In our area, gasoline stations are open 24 hours, but the store and attendant 
are only there a much shorter time.  So at night, you can only pay with a 
credit card and not cash.

John
John Blair 

> On May 19, 2021, at 7:07 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV  
> wrote:
> 
> I've been suggesting for some time that EV charging should have payment 
> parity with gasoline and Diesel fuel purchasing.  We should be able to pay 
> for an EV charge with cash or generic credit, just the way we can at any 
> filling station.  We don't have to carry RFID cards or use a smartphone to 
> buy gasoline, why should we have to use that stuff for EV charging?
> 

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Re: [EVDL] EV1

[John Blair via EV]

In 1987, GM hired a small California R company to build the Sunraycer, a 
solar-powered EV to enter into the first solar car race across Australia.  That 
company was AeroVironment, founded in 1971 and led by Dr Paul MacCready, a 
world-renowned engineer and scientist.  Paul had developed the Gossamer Condor, 
a man-powered airplane that crossed the English Channel and won the Henry 
Kramer prize.  That was followed by several more aircraft including the Solar 
Challenger, a solar-powered aircraft that flew from Paris to London. The 
Sunraycer easily won the race.  A year later, Alec Brooks, AV’s lead engineer 
on the project, proposed designing an EV sports car to GM. They eventually 
bought into the idea and the Santana project was born.  The prototype was 
finished in time for the 1990 Auto Show, but the name Santana was already 
registered to Volkswagen.  So GM chose the name “Impact”.  It was immediately 
ridiculed, so the name of the production version was changed to EV1.

I was lucky enough to be hired straight out of college by AV as an engineer, 
scientist, and later manager.  I was employee number 8. After suffering through 
the oil and gas crisis of 1973, I knew I wanted an EV.  In 1980 I purchased a 
new ComutaCar and used it to commute to work.  Paul MacCready saw it and 
immediately wanted a ride.  I like to think that I gave him his first ride in 
an EV and perhaps planted a seed that bore fruit years later.

Besides Paul and Alec, a lot of other well-known EV names like Wally Rippel, 
Alan Cocconi, and many others, perhaps some in this discussion group, took part 
in this adventure.  For a very detailed and interesting history of the EV-1, 
read the book “The Car That Could”, by Michael Shnayerson ©1996 (ISBN 
0-679-42105-X).

John

> On Apr 13, 2021, at 11:55 AM, nathan christiansn via EV  
> wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> I just finished watching the documentary "Who Killed The Electric Car" was
> wondering if anyone on EVDL has owned a General Motors EV1 and would be
> willing to share his or her experiences with it.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Nathan

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Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

[John Blair via EV]

David,

Here is what Gigafactory 3 in China looked like on August 3rd:

https://insideevs.com/news/363439/tesla-gigafactory-3-progress-august-3-2019/ 


It is pretty far along and last I heard, machinery is being installed inside:

"Within five months, Tesla  should be producing 
and selling the Tesla Model 3  from this 
factory.” (from the article).

John
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> On Aug 17, 2019, at 11:21 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV  > wrote:
> 
> But then there's that factory that Tesla wants to build in Shanghai.  I 
> haven't heard much about that lately; anyone know where it stands?
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Re: [EVDL] Chademo still lagging behind on the west coast electric Hwy I-5 CCS adequate.

[John Blair via EV]

Hi Lawrence,

I am in a similar situation.  I drive 4-5 times a year on a 1100 mile round 
trip between Northern California and Southern California.  I drive my RAV4-EV 
with an aftermarket CHAdeMO port.  It has an extended range of 125 miles.  Even 
driving at 60 mph, I don’t seem to get more than about 110 miles when it is 
loaded with a couple of German Shepherds and all of our gear.  I aim for a max 
of 100 miles between charging stops and drive along Hwy 101.  The difficult 
spot is between Salinas and San Luis Obispo.  You can just make it (I have been 
told) if you drive 50 mph with a light foot in good weather.  There are those 
that do that.  I spend the night in Paso Robles instead and charge L2 at the 
motel overnight.  I am ready for a break by then anyway.  Because you are using 
the maximum range each trip, you are having to spend a lot more time charging 
in the “taper”, which is a lot slower than the “up to 50 kW” charge rate.  
Typically, I have to charge twice for 45-60 minutes, overnight, and then twice 
more. 

I just got my new Tesla Model 3LR.  It will shave a huge amount of time off of 
the drive.  I only have to charge twice on the way down: once for 15 minutes 
and once for 20 minutes.  I will not even use the extended range mode.  Because 
the charging sessions are short, I will be charging in the sweet spot at 115 kW 
(approximately 475 mph).  The Model 3LR has much better mileage than the RAV 
(or even the other Teslas) and charges quicker as well.  I can drive on I-5, a 
shorter route and drive at 70 mph instead of 55-60.  I will probably stop more 
than twice just to stretch our legs, have something to eat and drink, and use 
the facilities.  As much as I like the RAV and it’s carrying capacity, the 
Model 3 will work out much better for the longer trips.


John
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> On Jul 30, 2018, at 9:10 AM, Lawrence Rhodes via EV  wrote:
> 
> I guess I should have included CCS as good.  You can now make a trek North on 
> the 5 to get to Oregon.  However while you pointed out L3 stations they are 
> all CCS.  I can't use that with my Leaf.  I'm not venting just pointing out.  
> As well there is a CCS gap from Stockton CA to LA on the 5 for CCS.  However 
> there are 3 main paths to LA from N. California.  Two out of three are good 
> for each standard.  It just takes some planning on Plugshare and realizing L3 
> is not a good way of looking at it.  You must segregate each standard so you 
> don't show up at a L3 with a Bolt and see a Tesla stationoops. I do know 
> how to use Plugshare and when I request Chademo it gives the right results.  
> That is how I found the gap in N. California.  You can do the trip on 
> Chademo.  You just have to find an L2 and suffer a 3hour addition to your 
> travel time.  That is what we did coming North on the 101 from LA to San 
> Francisco.  If you drive Chademo you must stay in King City for a few hours.  
> As of today You can not make a trip on the 5 from San Diego to Oregon in 
> either standard. CCS must use 99.  Chademo has the gap near Weed, CA where a 
> 3 hour stay must be made.  There is no alternative route.   What I think 
> should happen is Govt. involvement.  It should be required that all fast 
> charge stations have equipment or allow equipment that allows any fast charge 
> standard to be utilized.  I would love to use the Supercharger system with my 
> Leaf.  That would mean I could go cross country with my Leaf today...However 
> with the reduced charging speed of 40kw not sure I'd want to go cross country 
> with that slow standard.  I will probably buy a Tesla 3 with 140kw charging 
> speed.  It's not the range...it is the charging time that makes EV's slow.  
> If you could charge in 10 minutes even an 84 mile Leaf would be acceptable to 
> every car driver.   Lawrence Rhodes

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[EVDL] Two EV's to Give Away

[John Blair via EV]

We are a four EV family now and that is two too many.  We had arranged to 
donate them to several schools, but they never followed through to pick them 
up. Now it is time to move them on to new homes. We will give each of them 
away.  Priority will be given to the earliest pickup. Our only request is that 
a good faith effort be made to put them back on the road as working EV’s and 
not simply part them out.  If we wanted to do that, we could easily donate them 
to a local charity who would scrap them and we would get a $500 tax deduction 
for each of them.  Both cars are conversions (not done by me) that were done 
with careful attention to detail. They come with notes and manuals to help with 
the maintenance.

Until about a year ago, we kept them charged and drove them a mile or two 
periodically and maintained while we waited for the school. After sitting for a 
year or so outside covered in tarps, they undoubtedly will need some TLC.  They 
both ran and we had fixed everything that we knew was wrong (except a slow leak 
in one tire). The odometer has been fixed in the Saturn. I don't know what the 
current range is. Both have all of the details on EVAlbum: 

>
>

We are about 40 minutes west of Santa Rosa in the redwood forests of Northern 
California.  They will need to be towed with a trailer or maybe a dolly.  They 
are both currently registered with the California DMV as EV’s and as 
non-operated vehicles. If you have any questions or are interested, feel free 
to drop me an email. 


John Blair
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[EVDL] Two EV's to Donate

[John Blair via EV]

We are a four EV family now and that is two too many.  We want to donate our 
two EV conversions (we also have a 2013 Rav4-EV and a 2002 Rav4-EV that are our 
main vehicles) to a non-profit organization (we would like the tax deduction).  
We would prefer to donate to a school or school(s) that have an automotive 
program.  Second choice would be to a non-profit that will fix them up and use 
them.  We don’t want them going to an auction house where they would be sold 
for scrap or cannibalized for parts.  We have already done that with our old 
Windstar minivan (our last ICE car).

We had arranged to donate them to a school and did a lot of paperwork for the 
school to accept the donation, but the school never completed the process and 
came to pick them up.  Until about a year ago, we kept them charged and drove 
them a mile or two periodically and maintained while we waited for the school.  
After sitting for a year they undoubtedly will need some TLC.  They both ran 
and we had fixed everything that we knew was wrong (except a slow leak in one 
tire).  The odometer has been fixed in the Saturn. I don't know what the 
current range is. Both have all of the details on EVAlbum: 

http://www.evalbum.com/preview.php?vid=3354 

http://www.evalbum.com/preview.php?vid=3355 

We are about 40 minutes west of Santa Rosa in the redwood forests of Northern 
California.  They will need to be towed with a trailer or a dolly.  They are 
both currently registered with the DMV as EV’s and as non-operated vehicles. If 
you have any questions or are interested, feel free to drop me an email.

 

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Re: [EVDL] article: Tomorrow an electric plane will fly the English Channel for the first time

[John Blair via EV]

And AeroVironment's Solar Challenger did it on a 163 mile flight way back in 
1981:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Challenger


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On Jul 9, 2015, at 5:39 PM, Cor van de Water via EV wrote:

 What about the solar plane that is making a trip around the world?
 Or is this the technicality that it is required to land in UK and immediately 
 across the canal
 so a plane flying around the world and touching down only sporadically is not 
 considered
 the first electric plane to cross the canal?

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Re: [EVDL] How is a Tesla S like a Model T?

[John Blair via EV]

In my little town of Occidental in West Sonoma County (1200 folks in the entire 
area), I have seen Tesla's in white, black, red, blue, and brown driving 
through. Also I have seen RAV4-EV's (first and second generation), Spark's, 
Volt's, Smart Car's, Leaf's, and nearly every other EV currently or recently 
available. Some are locals and others must be just passing through. Still no 
public charger in the area.


John

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On Jun 3, 2015, at 9:31 PM, Mike Beem via EV wrote:

 I'm sorry to have started this thread...maybe it comes from living in a
 small town, it could actually be me seeing the same model S in very widely
 different places in Sonoma  Marin counties where I do 95% of all of my
 driving. Or maybe it's the only color available North of the Golden Gate.
 It just struck me as funny when I saw 1 outside my anachronistic store (a
 used book store=a really endangered species!) and thought of Henry's quote.
 I need to get out more [?]
 Michael B

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Re: [EVDL] Design News: Why Aren't Electrical Cars Sales Better? It's the battery.

[John Blair via EV]

On May 26, 2015, at 11:37 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV wrote:

 Any more EV ultra-convenience ideas that ICEVs can't match?  


David,

Already there for me. Nearest gas station is 20 minutes away from us in West 
Sonoma County, California.  If I am just using one of my EV's locally, I have 
to allocate an hour to go get gas.  When people ask me how long it takes to 
fill my car, I tell them about 30 seconds.  I get out, plug it in and go into 
the house.  It is full the next time I need it.  Also no gasoline smell when 
you are dressed up.  In our little town of 1200 I am seeing more and more 
Leaf's, Model S's, Smart Cars, RAV4-EV's (1st and 2nd generation), and others.  
I saw my first Spark in town yesterday. I am sure that convenience is part of 
that for us.


John

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