Re: [EVDL] (TMC/pizza-the-hut-pr spoiler)> pizza-making-truck is not an EV

2018-11-02 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
This is false. A hydrogen fuel cell vehicle *is* electric. Every bit of it. The article correctly states that the vehicle is electric drive. The only difference is where you *store* the energy. It stores it in both a battery and the hydrogen (so yes, it’s a hybrid), and there is no combustion.

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: The physics of slapping solar panels on cars

2018-10-29 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
But no stick shift, so it fails the spec requirement. - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Oct 29, 2018, at 2:31 PM, Lawrence Rhodes > wrote: > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2018 11:42:12 -0700 > From: Mark Abramowitz > To: Lawrence Rhodes , Electric Vehicle > Discussion

Re: [EVDL] Automaker pitches (Call for nationwide U.S. EV Mandate) woo

2018-10-29 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
delivered over > 113,000 vehicles (per Bloomberg as of tonight), each with a ~80kWh battery > pack. That's over 9 GIGAWATT HOURS of EV batteries ON THE ROAD now, just in > Model 3's. Just who has done more than that? > > -Tom > >> On 10/27/2018 1:58 PM, Mark

Re: [EVDL] Automaker pitches (Call for nationwide U.S. EV Mandate) woo

2018-10-27 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Wow. - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Oct 27, 2018, at 12:13 PM, Michael Ross wrote: > > The gigafactory doubles global production. That should do it, but they are > building more. > >> On Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 2:58 PM Mark Abramowitz >> wrote: >> I agree on everything exce

Re: [EVDL] Automaker pitches (Call for nationwide U.S. EV Mandate) woo

2018-10-27 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I agree on everything except on the characterization of Tesla as preeminent battery supplier. What about BYD? Others? - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Oct 27, 2018, at 7:22 AM, Michael Ross via EV wrote: > > In the grand schema Tesla is just a tiny contributor to the global >

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: The physics of slapping solar panels on cars

2018-10-27 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Yes, I saw the price, and the performance, and the stick shift. It looked practical to me for that purpose (though out of my price range). You don’t think the girls would think it’s cool? C’mon dad. It would be a great birthday present. ;-) - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: The physics of slapping solar panels on cars

2018-10-27 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Didn’t Bruce just post an article about a converted Corvette that left the stick shift in?! - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Oct 27, 2018, at 9:08 AM, Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > > We live in San Francisco. Having a vehicle for each driver/task is not > practical mostly

Re: [EVDL] Automaker pitches (Call for nationwide U.S. EV Mandate) woo

2018-10-27 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
OK, I see the confusion. You said “lower” which I interpreted as a lower number, or tighter. You meant the opposite. Getting back to the main point you made, that they are seeking a “bailout”, as you put it, it’s unclear from those articles what exactly they are seeking on the non-ZEV side. Th

Re: [EVDL] Automaker pitches (Call for nationwide U.S. EV Mandate) woo

2018-10-27 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I’m not following you. Lower emission standards are MORE costly, right? Even if not, I can see how you want to call it a bailout, but I guess that’s the case with any regulatory scheme. But I never hear it called a bailout. As far as Tesla, it’s hard to say the impact. Up until a certain point,

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: The physics of slapping solar panels on cars

2018-10-26 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Most people I know don’t have multiple cars for multiple purposes, unless they are wealthy. Most do have a “one car fits all”. - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Oct 25, 2018, at 6:58 PM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > > Peri Hartman via EV wrote: >> The Stella is an awesome example

Re: [EVDL] Automaker pitches (Call for nationwide U.S. EV Mandate) woo

2018-10-26 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I appreciate the cynicism, but I find no evidence of that. That article is old, but I suspect that the data still applies. It says nothing about a government bailout. So they are losing money on the Bolt. The Prius lost money for 10 years, but is Toyota’s most popular car. These folks are in

Re: [EVDL] unfurling panels [was: The physics of slapping solar panels on cars]

2018-10-22 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
How about PV paint? - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Oct 22, 2018, at 12:01 PM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > > Peri Hartman via EV wrote: >> I think what would be interesting, perhaps not so practical, would be to >> design an EV for aerodynamcis. But, when parked, it would "unfur

Re: [EVDL] Tesla...Can you imagine what could have happened?

2018-10-20 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
ill make the industry grow. > > Peri > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Mark Abramowitz via EV" > To: "Lawrence Winiarski" ; "Electric Vehicle > Discussion List" > Cc: "Mark Abramowitz" > Sent: 19-Oct-18 4:36:16 PM > Sub

Re: [EVDL] Tesla...Can you imagine what could have happened?

2018-10-19 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
You’re too late - Total bought the biggest EV charging company in the UK. - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Oct 19, 2018, at 3:21 PM, Lawrence Winiarski via EV > wrote: > > Well if the Idea of Homicidal, Petroleum producers, having control of the EV > industry doesn't bother

Re: [EVDL] Why I Won't Buy a Tesla, Edison-Tesla Deja Vu [Free Supercharging!]

2018-10-18 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
ged in 5 minutes, > it would not have been any faster for me. > > John > --- > John G. Blair > Occidental, California > 707-874-2399 > http://www.blairstudio.com - Impressionistic Art > i...@jgblairphoto.com > > > > > >> On Oct 17, 2018, at 3:1

Re: [EVDL] Why I Won't Buy a Tesla, Edison-Tesla Deja Vu [Free Supercharging!]

2018-10-18 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
You’re absolutely correct. In most cases the negativity impacts the stock, not the product or the consumer. Despite some of legitimate comments made here about the failure to deliver on its promises, what Tesla HAS delivered is incredible. For those who find the price not affordable to them,

Re: [EVDL] Why I Won't Buy a Tesla, Edison-Tesla Deja Vu [Free Supercharging!]

2018-10-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I’ve been told $20. - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Oct 17, 2018, at 2:07 PM, Jay Summet via EV wrote: > > My understanding is that the cost to use the supercharger network à la carte > is relatively reasonable (price wise) when compared to buying gasoline for a > trip of a

Re: [EVDL] EVtax: $150yr

2018-10-15 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Peri nailed it - at least as far as California is concerned. I think that the attitude is pretty small picture. We’re spending a lot on *incentives* to get people to buy them. This is a disincentive. EVERYBODY benefits when someone buys an EV. But...we do need a solution to pay for the roads.

Re: [EVDL] Used bargain Tesla III

2018-10-15 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I’m 95% sure that you can, as long as it hasn’t been registered yet. If you are California, the same applies to the state rebate and to the car scrapping program rebate. - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Oct 15, 2018, at 10:32 AM, Charles Galpin via EV wrote: > > Do you still

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: popularmechanics.com reviews $64k Tesla-3p EV

2018-10-08 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Yeah, I get most of that. When the roadster came out, he promised his “affordable” car within a few years. I expected about $30-35k. But it is what it is. As far as the electronics, I think that you’re seeing the future. Both my Mirai and Clarity collect tons of data, though there is nothing (t

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: popularmechanics.com reviews $64k Tesla-3p EV

2018-10-07 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
If cost is the only thing stopping you, I would seriously try running the numbers, and be sure that you take into accounts any tax credits, local or state rebates, and regional trade-in programs. Not to mention, if you don’t already have an EV, monthly fuel savings. And consider a lease (if Tesl

Re: [EVDL] Recycling: used LiOn CALB batteries

2018-09-11 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Thank you, brucepd5! Very good to hear. I’ll be sure to spread the word where I see or hear misinformation on this. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 10, 2018, at 12:21 PM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: >> find a way to dispose/donate/sell them< > > https://www.batteryrecyclersofamerica.com/contact/ > >

Re: [EVDL] What to do with used LiOn CALB batteries?

2018-09-10 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
lithium slurry on there. Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2018, at 4:16 PM, Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: I agree with Marco. To my knowledge, squeezing out the rest of the life through energy storage is really the only next useful stage for these batteries. The y cannot be recycled. Sent from

Re: [EVDL] What to do with used LiOn CALB batteries?

2018-09-09 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I agree with Marco. To my knowledge, squeezing out the rest of the life through energy storage is really the only next useful stage for these batteries. The y cannot be recycled. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 9, 2018, at 6:09 AM, Barry Oppenheim via EV wrote: > > I recently took my Saturn Vue

Re: [EVDL] Gas tax repeal events.

2018-07-18 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
They want the entire cost to be paid by EV drivers?! Just incredible. --- - Mark On 2018-07-18 16:58, Gail Lucas via EV wrote: Add a big tax to the electricity used for charging EVs. Is this group sponsored by oil interests? On 7/18/2018 4:34 PM, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: How do they thi

Re: [EVDL] Gas tax repeal events.

2018-07-18 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I think they would say to take it from the fund designed for that. Apparently the legislature has a habit of hijacking some of those funds for other uses. Don’t get me wrong, I had issues with the bill that passed (and unfortunately lost my legislator over it), such as the new fee for EVs.

Re: [EVDL] Tesla battery fire?

2018-06-18 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I think that it’s only a growing and serious threat if they don’t identify (and fix) the root cause(s) of the problem. Many parts of this story are bleeding edge - some problems are to be expected, as with anything else. And...they better not name the next iteration “Pinto”! --- - Mark On 2

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: $199/mo 2018 HMC Clarity EV> not the cheapest Lease r:89mi

2018-05-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I think that you’re comparing apples and oranges. The Clarity is larger and more of a luxury car than the Leaf. I’ve had the fuel cell version for over a year and love it. My son is getting one soon, too. Great EV, no matter where you store the energy! --- - Mark On 2018-05-16 19:47, Lawrence

Re: [EVDL] Tesla smashes into Los Gatos Starbucks

2018-05-12 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I don't see anything "erratic" here, except the driver. Idiots drive Tesla's, too. -- - Mark On May 11, 2018 at 3:11:15 PM, Peri Hartman via EV (ev@lists.evdl.org) wrote: > Almost no reporting on this. Does that mean people are becoming > complacent with Tesla's that do "erratic" things? > P

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: EV packs optimized 4longevity, Phone Batteries 4co$t

2018-04-08 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I didn't read the article, and don't want to defend an anti-EV hack, but on the question of volume, I can assure you that it can be an issue in the real world. As I always say, it's a question of the application and duty cycle. One example I can think of is the experience of FedEx delivery tru

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Bolt production increase @Orion plant Detroit-MI (v)

2018-03-09 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Mary also said that GM believes in an all electric future, a future where she did not see hybrids long term. --- - Mark On 2018-03-09 19:45, brucedp5 via EV wrote: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/07/mary-barra-gm-ceraweek-chevy-bolt.html GM increasing Chevy Bolt production in a step toward all-el

Re: [EVDL] EVnewswire status: heart, again

2018-02-26 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Best of luck. Hang in there! -- Mark Abramowitz From: brucedp5 via EV (mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org) Reply: Electric Vehicle Discussion List (mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org) Date: February 25, 2018 at 11:30:00 PM To: ev@lists.evdl.org (mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org) CC: brucedp5 (mailto:bruce...@juno.com) Su

Re: [EVDL] Any Government Employee charging under the FAST act?

2018-01-27 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I would check to see if US. DOT has implemented it. They were the first federal agency participating in the DOE Workplace Charging Challenge. I know that they installed 50 Level 1 chargers at their headquarters. They would be an obvious place to have implemented those provisions. Otherwise, yo

Re: [EVDL] Delivery truck

2018-01-24 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
te: > > Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: >> I'm always reluctant to recommend large scale solutions relying on lead acid >> batteries. >> >> The adverse environmental impacts of plants that process them are huge, >> contaminating nearby communities with

Re: [EVDL] Lead battery recycling, Not 98% (was: Delivery truck)

2018-01-24 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Let me add that the percentage of recycled batteries is not the big problem, but those that ARE recycled. As you say, much gets recycled in other countries where there are weak laws, and lots of emissions. But even if you look in this country, the requirements are still weak enough to cause m

Re: [EVDL] Delivery truck

2018-01-23 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I'm always reluctant to recommend large scale solutions relying on lead acid batteries. The adverse environmental impacts of plants that process them are huge, contaminating nearby communities with lead emissions for which there is no safe exposure. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2018, at

Re: [EVDL] ICEd

2018-01-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
He didn't apologize and move...and you think he "learned"? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2018, at 8:11 PM, Seth Rothenberg via EV wrote: > > I went to visit my brother and really needed to charge. > The 3 spots in front of the evGo station were ICEd. > Been here before. > > I parked facing

Re: [EVDL] Good News: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid

2018-01-03 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
ting demands. How fast > is the housing unit growth in the neighborhood? The utility may not be > increasing the power in ratio to the # of units coming online. > > -Tom > > On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 6:20 AM, Mark Abramowitz via EV > wrote: > >> Dubious or not, our loc

Re: [EVDL] Good News: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid

2018-01-03 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
n=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > Virus-free. > www.avg.com > <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 2:

Re: [EVDL] Good News: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid

2018-01-03 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
rket share, even in their brief heyday. What's > more, the total energy usage by TV sets is minimal compared to HVAC, > refrigeration, cooktops, etc. I think someone's leg was being pulled. > > On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 11:42 PM, Mark Abramowitz via EV > wrote: > >> You p

Re: [EVDL] Smearing with coal (again)

2018-01-03 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I think that you're misquoting the article. 70% is not from coal - it's from a mixture: "in 2015, 72 per cent of the electricity generated in Nova Scotia came from plants burning coal, pet coke, natural gas and oil." And the amount of renewables will go up to 40%, not 60%, and not until 2020.

Re: [EVDL] Good News: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid

2018-01-03 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I'm in SCE territory, too. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 2, 2018, at 8:52 AM, jim--- via EV wrote: > > > Mark Abramowitz said (in part): >> There have been *serious* problems as new technologies have drawn from the >> grid and increased useage. > >> As plasma and other big screen TVs got big,

Re: [EVDL] Good News: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid

2018-01-02 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
You paint too broad a brush. There have been *serious* problems as new technologies have drawn from the grid and increased useage. As plasma and other big screen TVs got big, various parts of my city had serious issues with power outages, as the system wasn't designed for those loads. And thes

Re: [EVDL] Solar trailer (a 1000-to-1 waste)

2017-12-29 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
SO much negativity on this list towards someone that just asked a simple question, and acknowledged the challenges and issues up front. Personally, I applaud the initiative and willingness to tilt at technological, economic, and other assorted windmills. As my Tai Kwon Do instructor used to say,

Re: [EVDL] PluginAmerica says the $7.5K EV Tax credit was saved

2017-12-19 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
The credit was repealed in the House bill, but not in the Senate bill. The House repeal was not included in the conference committee agreement. (See page 45 of the conference committee report.) Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2017, at 6:57 PM, mark hanson via EV wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > >

Re: [EVDL] (ot): EVLN EV newswire status ...

2017-12-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Best of luck on your travels. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2017, at 9:09 PM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > In the past I have mentioned that I am spending time doing tasks and > research to relocate (to more affordable digs). I thank the people who have > helped advise me offline (especi

Re: [EVDL] To fully-charge faster than in 15 seconds is totally unnecessary

2017-12-16 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
ote: > > Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: >> The used car salesman approach to advocacy? >> >> Did you know that I can receive in 10 minutes a package from a company in >> Europe? >> >> 9 minutes to order the package, and one minute (at most!) to bring it insid

Re: [EVDL] To fully-charge faster than in 15 seconds is totally unnecessary

2017-12-16 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
The used car salesman approach to advocacy? Did you know that I can receive in 10 minutes a package from a company in Europe? 9 minutes to order the package, and one minute (at most!) to bring it inside. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2017, at 1:18 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > http

Re: [EVDL] Combating ICED EV parking spaces

2017-12-12 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
They were put at the most convenient spots because we wanted those who might become early adopters and those that create emissions to have an incentive for doing so. Those that put them in got (and still get) incentives, too. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 12, 2017, at 12:53 PM, Jorg Brown via E

Re: [EVDL] Combating ICED EV parking spaces

2017-12-12 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://evnut.com/docs/flyers/ev_parking_only.doc I'm told several versions were made. The maintainer of the site where this is housed (EVnut.com), and the author of this one suggested a little editing - “This vehicle” would become “your vehicl

Re: [EVDL] Combating ICED EV parking spaces

2017-12-12 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Yes, a bit on the strong side, though not as strong as I've seen. And there's always "May the fleas of a thousand camels". Personally, I like the gentler and funny notices. I suspect there's even a regional element to what will be more effective. But now you've got several to work with. S

Re: [EVDL] Combating ICED EV parking spaces

2017-12-12 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Is fuel cost the reason you bought a Volt? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 11, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Rod Hower via EV wrote: > > There are 4 parking spots for EV's in the deck at downtown Kent. Work pays > for me to park in the deck but the Chargepoint chargers cost 35 cents/kWhr > (and that's the

Re: [EVDL] Combating ICED EV parking spaces

2017-12-07 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Hilarious! More seriously, several years ago some folks on the RAV4-EV list developed a card or flyer to place on offending vehicles. If I get some time, I'll try to dig it up. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2017, at 11:42 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > >> On 7 Dec 2017 at 14:51,

Re: [EVDL] (ot) 5 Reasons Your Fuel Economy And EV Range Drop In Colder Weather

2017-11-22 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
That's because we've passed the tipping point. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 22, 2017, at 4:49 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > % In the past, this type of item was only ice focused. I found it notable > (of the changing-times) that electrified vehicles were included. % > > https://www.torq

Re: [EVDL] [SPAM?] EVLN: TMC sez they're not ready for EVs> (TMC EV$4 India&China, still pushing fcvs)

2017-11-21 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I think Toyota viewed the Prius as a risk, and it took several years for it to start making money. Perhaps it was also their way damping criticism of pulling the RAV-4 EV from the market. I don't know. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 21, 2017, at 10:08 AM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > > I think,

Re: [EVDL] $200k Tesla 2020 Roadster $50k reserve 0-60:1.9s ts:250mph | (2019 semi e-truck r:300mi)

2017-11-19 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
2020. He's always late, so assume 2021. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2017, at 11:46 AM, ROBERT via EV wrote: > > Give him 50K and hope to get it when?? > > > > From: Mark Abramowitz > Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 11:30 AM > To: Electric Vehicle

Re: [EVDL] $200k Tesla 2020 Roadster $50k reserve 0-60:1.9s ts:250mph | (2019 semi e-truck r:300mi)

2017-11-18 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Musk claimed that the new Roadster's 0-60 in 1.9 seconds would be the fastest of any production auto ever. Musk coined a new term for being faster than insane or ludicrous mode - plaid. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2017, at 8:34 AM, ROBERT via EV wrote: > > Porsche announced the Mission E

Re: [EVDL] New Tesla Sportster

2017-11-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Err...Roadster Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2017, at 9:04 PM, Mark Abramowitz wrote: > > I don't know if anyone is watching the Tesla Semi rollout (great!), but Musk > also showed the new upcoming Sportster. I'm drooling, as I was for the > original. 0-60 in 1.9 seconds! Beautiful car. T

[EVDL] New Tesla Sportster

2017-11-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I don't know if anyone is watching the Tesla Semi rollout (great!), but Musk also showed the new upcoming Sportster. I'm drooling, as I was for the original. 0-60 in 1.9 seconds! Beautiful car. Top speed > 250 mph for base model. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [EVDL] Ford's Energi pih abandonment raises questions> (AK writer's EV-ignorance dogmatized)

2017-11-15 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
orious for *never* running on anything but >>> regular gas, >> >> What?? That's bonkers. At least where I live, E85 is way cheaper ( see >> https://goo.gl/maps/FCHNRzSm7TF2 ) - $2.45 per gallon versus $3.01 per >> gallon for regular unleaded. >> >>

Re: [EVDL] Ford's Energi pih abandonment raises questions> (AK writer's EV-ignorance dogmatized)

2017-11-15 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
But does it really matter? He rarely uses the ICE. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2017, at 11:26 AM, Rush Dougherty via EV wrote: > > And you call that good? > > My 2000 Insight (the first hybrid introduced into America) gets at least 40-45 > mpg with a bad battery pack and missing its fron

Re: [EVDL] Ford's Energi pih abandonment raises questions> (AK writer's EV-ignorance dogmatized)

2017-11-15 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
ne >> kicked in as needed. Yes, I used another gallon and a half of gas, >> but then if I had not had a PIH, I could not have gone to the meeting. >> >> Bob >> >> -Original Message- >> Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: >>> I don't get why pe

Re: [EVDL] Ford's Energi pih abandonment raises questions> (AK writer's EV-ignorance dogmatized)

2017-11-15 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
ull ICE), >> but again, your use is unfortunately not typical. >> >>>> On Nov 14, 2017, at 3:39 PM, Robert Bruninga via EV >>>> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Ive only used 7 gallons of gas in my PIH Volt. But today, I had to >>>

Re: [EVDL] Ford's Energi pih abandonment raises questions> (AK writer's EV-ignorance dogmatized)

2017-11-14 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Your use is hoped for, but not typical, though. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2017, at 4:12 PM, Bill Woodcock via EV wrote: > > > >> On Nov 14, 2017, at 3:51 PM, Cor van de Water via EV >> wrote: >> >> Flex-fuel vehicles are notorious for *never* running on anything but >> regular gas,

Re: [EVDL] Ford's Energi pih abandonment raises questions> (AK writer's EV-ignorance dogmatized)

2017-11-14 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I would have thought that people would have used it like you do, but sadly, the data shows otherwise. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2017, at 3:26 PM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > > Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: >> I don't get why people get so excited about PIHs. > >

Re: [EVDL] Ford's Energi pih abandonment raises questions> (AK writer's EV-ignorance dogmatized)

2017-11-14 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
ses questions> (AK > writer's EV-ignorance dogmatized) > > Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: >> I don't get why people get so excited about PIHs. > > I own a PIH (a 2014 Prius with the plug-in). They aren't sold in the > midwest; I had to go all the way to

Re: [EVDL] Ford's Energi pih abandonment raises questions> (AK writer's EV-ignorance dogmatized)

2017-11-14 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I don't get why people get so excited about PIHs. California data shows a big problem with folks not even bothering to charge them. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2017, at 10:28 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > % I would label this newsitem as EV-ignorant. I think it could have been > w

Re: [EVDL] Bolt seat comfort solution and gauge accuracy

2017-11-05 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I've never heard anyone complain about the Bolt seats. Everyone that I know that has one, or has driven one likes it. Are you a large person? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2017, at 9:07 AM, Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote: > > I took my second test drive in a Bolt. The seat was chaffing my ribs

Re: [EVDL] OT Toyota admits 'Elon Musk is right'> that fcvs are incredibly dumb

2017-10-31 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Inefficient energy storage device? How so? Compared to batteries, they can store energy much longer. Batteries are in their sweet spot for energy storage for a number of hours, hydrogen for longer periods. Batteries are for small scale storage, hydrogen can be used up to grid level storage. M

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: (ice) Experts say there's no need for a 750mi EV-range sweet spot

2017-10-27 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
t; > > > -Original Message- > From: "Mark Abramowitz via EV" > Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 09:35 > To: "Peri Hartman" > Cc: "Mark Abramowitz" , "Electric Vehicle Discussion > List" > Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: (ice) Exp

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: (ice) Experts say there's no need for a 750mi EV-range sweet spot

2017-10-26 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Yes. Sorry, I should have been clearer. You ended with the comment that we still need ICEs. I don't understand why. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 26, 2017, at 9:09 AM, "Peri Hartman" wrote: > > Are you asking me? I'm sorry but I don't understand why you are asking the > question. Personally, I

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: (ice) Experts say there's no need for a 750mi EV-range sweet spot

2017-10-26 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Why would a polluting ICE be better than a ZEV? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 26, 2017, at 6:33 AM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > > Yep. 240, or maybe 300, miles range is sufficient for road trips. At least > for me. But charge time has to be quicker. At least 100kW? That's still 40-50 > minute

Re: [EVDL] Untruths in Toyota advertising: lies, lies, and more lies

2017-10-25 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Really? A lie? Puh-leeze. All they were saying was that it gets carpool lane access. That's true, and the point of showing carpool lane access sticker. So they showed the wrong color sticker (that wasn't on the car). Big deal. A distinction without a difference from a practical standpoint.

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: (Spy shots)> USPS's New Electric US Postal/Mail Truck

2017-10-15 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Support has to be there from the top, and it has to be generated downward, or once again, the effort won't be successful. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 15, 2017, at 12:28 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > > The USPS has flirted with EVs off and on since the 1970s. They've run > pilots

[EVDL] OT - Re: Go Tesla go!

2017-10-10 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Hard to predict the future. You invested in speculative stocks. Nothing wrong with taking a profit, either all or some. But spec stocks are just that - speculative. You should be prepared to lose all or some of it. And they should only be part of a diversified portfolio. Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [EVDL] Go Tesla go!

2017-10-09 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Being short does not mean that they are being on Tesla's failure. They are betting that the stock will go down from where it is. I don't short stocks, because the potential loss on a short is infinite. But if you look at the stock price, you'll see that the current price is extremely high based

Re: [EVDL] Electric vehicle subsidies: expensive and ineffective?

2017-08-03 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I'll try to read the article later, but if you are talking about "city pollution" as the health-based pollution of ozone, particulates, etc. - then you are not referring to cutting greenhouse gases, per the OP. As a class, GHGs do not have acute health effects. That being said, reduction of "

Re: [EVDL] Chelsea Sexton on NPR talks about EV's

2017-03-08 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
On Mar 8, 2017, at 10:57 AM, John Lussmyer via EV wrote: > > On Wed Mar 08 09:58:47 PST 2017 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >> There I agree 100%. There's a reason that IBM, Remington Rand, and >> Burroughs weren't the ones who developed the first practical personal >> computers. > > You mean, like th

Re: [EVDL] EV Travel Tailer?

2017-02-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Maybe sooner than you think. There's been some success with Drayage trucks, some all BEV, and some battery-dominant fuel cell hybrids. There have been a few issues, but they work well - drivers love the torque they get. Not a big technical difference, as I understand it, from what you want. Sen

[EVDL] EV Chargers at the SCAQMD

2017-01-06 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
If you involved in air quality in California, you'll no doubt find your way to the South Coast Air Quality Management District in Diamond Bar, California. There's good news if you drive a BEV and haven't found enough charging available. Level 2 EV chargers are being installed at the SCAQMD hea

Re: [EVDL] A Bolt EV experience ...

2016-12-26 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
;s typically fifty cents on the dollar for the ZEV credits"http://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-zev-credits-ok-2016-10 Sent from my iPad On Dec 25, 2016, at 7:51 PM, Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: Not quite yet. The tax credit is for actual sales. Tesla isn't close yet, tho

Re: [EVDL] A Bolt EV experience ...

2016-12-25 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Not quite yet. The tax credit is for actual sales. Tesla isn't close yet, though they think that they will hit the 200k in Q3 2018. Sent from AltaMail From: rayfellow via EV To: ev@lists.evdl.org Subject: Re: [EVDL] A Bolt EV experience ... Date: 12/25/16, 3:12 PM The elimination of the $

Re: [EVDL] 4th-gen is the "smartest" 42ED EV yet r:160km ts:130kph, 0-100kph:11.5s

2016-12-23 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Partly true. Nissan *will* get the tax credit for cars that it leases. Sent from AltaMail From: Peri Hartman via EV To: "Cor van de Water" ,"Electric Vehicle Discussion List" Subject: Re: [EVDL] 4th-gen is the "smartest" 42ED EV yet r:160km ts:130kph, 0-100kph:11.5s Date: 12/

[EVDL] OT:Re: Re: Leafs too cheap

2016-12-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Let's agree that there is a lot of disagreement over meaningful sampling rates - I and others believe that higher rates sound better. And while I did mark this diversion OT, I think a discussion of sampling rates is far beyond what I intended in suggesting better sound from a cables connection t

[EVDL] OT: Re: Leafs too cheap

2016-12-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I should have said "when working properly and not defective." I would take it in. But, as was pointed out, it depends upon whose ear is listening, and the operating conditions. Hear it or not, if it's broken, that's not acceptable. Sent from AltaMail From: Lawrence Rhodes To: Electric Vehi

Re: [EVDL] OT: Re: Leafs too cheap

2016-12-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
ssion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] OT: Re: Leafs too cheap Date: 12/17/16, 6:36 AM The human ear cannot usually detect the differences Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2016, at 7:15 AM, Mark Abramowitz via EV > wrote: > > Blutooth sound is certainly convenient, but the sound

[EVDL] OT: Re: Leafs too cheap

2016-12-17 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Blutooth sound is certainly convenient, but the sound quality won't match a direct cord connection...theoretically. It depends on the system whether and under what conditions you will notice it. Sent from AltaMail From: Lawrence Rhodes via EV To: "ev@lists.evdl.org" ,"ev-requ...@l

Re: [EVDL] A. D. Little EV vs ICE report

2016-12-12 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I think trying to turn this into a class issue is not only counterproductive, but inaccurate. Big money is going into EVs, so you can't make the "little guy" argument. These folks can just as easily come up with fake studies, too, or provide misinformation.(it's also no secret that I think t

[EVDL] OT: A peek into Toyota's vision and investment

2016-12-08 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota-tnga-powertrain-responsive-driving.htm It's always difficult to get into the minds of the OEMs, but this Toyota release gives an interesting view into their road forward as they seek to cut 2010 CO2 emissions by 90% by 2050. Particularly interesting is

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20161206

2016-12-06 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I don't know if new ICE models lose money initially, but it's certainly expected that vehicles with new technologies will lose money. The Prius, which became hugely successful, lost money for several years. And no ZEV, including Tesla, is making profit - yet. But I think that your criticism of G

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20161201

2016-12-01 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
"The report does not demonstrate any Tesla-specific vulnerabilities. " Fortunately not any more EV-related than a Tesla having a flat tire. Sent from AltaMail From: brucedp5 via EV To: ev@lists.evdl.org Subject: [EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20161201 Date: 12/1/16, 1:05 AM http://

Re: [EVDL] GM Killed The (Bolt) Electric Car : GM only selling Bolt in CA&OR ...

2016-11-20 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I hope and that that you are wrong in thinking it possible that EVs could become unavailable. I expect a strong and vigorous market. I'm also hopeful that a surging EV market will mean that EV conversions will grow along with the main EV market. Sent from AltaMail From: EVDL Administrator via

Re: [EVDL] Inside EV's headline - Get Ready For A War -

2016-11-12 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Let me add that while there may be some backsliding and things like climate change, climate change isn't the only reason for EVs. You name some of them, and the emission reductions from EVs are also needed to meet health-based air quality standards. Maybe you'll some backsliding there, but it's

Re: [EVDL] Inside EV's headline - Get Ready For A War -

2016-11-12 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
One recommendation by the auto manufacturers can make environmental sense - better coordination of the myriad of agencies that regulate the OEMs. Having more than one agency with some responsibility under one regulation makes for difficulty. EPA had real challenges with the latest GHG regs. Sen

Re: [EVDL] Trump and EV's

2016-11-10 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Sorry- he said that he believes in an "all of the above" approach. Sent from AltaMail From: Mark Abramowitz via EV To: "j...@k6ccc.org" ,Electric Vehicle Discussion List CC: Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] Trump and EV's Date: 11

Re: [EVDL] Trump and EV's

2016-11-09 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
And, in fact, he has said that he believes UV AV Sent from AltaMail From: Jim Walls via EV To: "Rush Dougherty" ,"Electric Vehicle Discussion List" Subject: Re: [EVDL] Trump and EV's Date: 11/9/16, 3:43 PM Not trying to agree or disagree, but remember that one of the biggest is

Re: [EVDL] EVSE's everywhere or long range batteries?

2016-11-06 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Rational yes, but good? Not necessarily. That same argument was made in the context of purchasing a hybrid versus a regular ICE. I was told by a friend who went to a car dealer that the dealer tried to convince him that it wasn't worthwhile to get a hybrid - it was going to cost thousands more

Re: [EVDL] Insurance article from KPMG, EV and autonomous (link to PDF)

2016-10-30 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I see nothing about EVs here. I did a search on the article for EV, battery and electric. What am I missing? Sent from AltaMail From: robert winfield via EV To: brucedp5 ,"ev@lists.evdl.org" , Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] Insurance article from KPM

Re: [EVDL] Insurance Forensic Eng crying wolf ... (does this explain why Insurers' EV-uptake is slow?)

2016-10-30 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I would agree that there are real problems with the article, but to ascribe it to either a conspiracy or self- interest on the part of the author is presumptuous or even dangerous. Personally, I think that a carefully worded response to the article (including data would be valuable) would be w

Re: [EVDL] Smart Car Conversion Kits? (EV emissions reduction)

2016-10-26 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
with the longest commute on any day will use the EV and so we may actually be getting more than 100% emissions reduction for that that EV. Bob, WB4APR -Original Message- From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Mark Abramowitz via EV Sent: Wednesday, October 26

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