Re: [EVDL] Mild hybrid = VW is claiming new EVs will use 48-volt systems

2016-02-09 Thread Stephen via EV
s EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA ( > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20160209/2ebbab5e/atta

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 02/09/2016 03:06 PM, Roland wrote: Hello Jay, A local Nissan dealers normally are not EV technicians. The dealer wants you to purchase the whole battery case which includes 33 modules, a battery charger, controller, and bms system. My 2013 Nissan Leaf battery contained 48 "modules", some

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Roland via EV
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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread fotajoye via EV
Nissan policy ties specific range restricted battery packs to specific models and they don't offer range upgraded battery packs for older models; this restricts the functionality of the older models and decreases their resale value greatly. Replacing a battery that cost almost as much as the

[EVDL] EVLN: An automaker's loophole> twice extended CARB travel-provision

2016-02-09 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'A quirk in the Clean Air Act ... Free pass' http://www.eenews.net/stories/1060031717 Quirky rule ensures top spot for Calif. in clean-car race February 3, 2016 Ariel Wittenberg Californians drive almost as many electric vehicles as the rest of the nation combined, but the same regulations

[EVDL] Utility Georgia Power offering $250 rebate on home EVSE install

2016-02-09 Thread brucedp5 via EV
% EVSE rebate is nice, but a GA EV tax credit would help % http://nbc26.tv/2016/02/02/georgia-power-offering-incentives-to-install-electric-vehicle-charger-in-homes/ Georgia Power offering incentives to install electric vehicle charger in homes February 2, 2016 Georgia Power is offering an

[EVDL] EVLN: GM,LG Bolt to replace the Spark EV

2016-02-09 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'Bolt EV will replace the electric Spark' http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1102176_bolt-ev-powertrain-how-did-gm-and-lg-collaborate-on-design-production Bolt EV Powertrain: How Did GM And LG Collaborate On Design, Production? Feb 3, 2016 John Voelcker [image

[EVDL] EVLN: Interoperability Could Spark EV Wars

2016-02-09 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://m.industryweek.com/supplier-relationships/interoperability-could-spark-electric-car-wars Interoperability Could Spark Electric Car Wars Feb 03, 2016 Daron Gifford, Partner, Plante Moran [image

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread John Lussmyer via EV
On Tue Feb 09 08:08:55 PST 2016 ev@lists.evdl.org said: > Plus Nissan is committed to a replacement pack for 5500 dollars.  I wonder if it will be possible to just go to a Nissan Dealership and just buy a "replacement" pack... -- Tigers prowl and Dragons soar in my dreams...

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Smart fortwo EV Batteries' second-life @Work> a win-win

2016-02-09 Thread Rick Beebe via EV
I AM driving a Smart ED and I too thought that sounded a bit fishy and I too disagree that regular cycling is "good" for the batteries. BUT one thing that sets Smart apart is that the battery is rented (optionally but most folks choose it). I'm leasing my Smart and I have to send two checks

Re: [EVDL] Backlash begins> We'll all pay to charge others' electric cars

2016-02-09 Thread via EV
Isn't this the same criticism that you made? Original Message Subject: [EVDL] Backlash begins> We'll all pay to charge others' electric cars From: brucedp5 via EV Date: Feb 8, 2016 4:30 AM To: ev@lists.evdl.org CC: % Anti-plugin hate begins> Ratepayers

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Smart fortwo EV Batteries' second-life @Work> a win-win

2016-02-09 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 9 Feb 2016 at 4:21, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > To be usable in the event of a replacement, a battery requires regular > cyclising during its storage period, i.e. specific charging and > discharging for the purpose of preservation. Otherwise it would suffer > from deep discharging, which can

[EVDL] I need the secrets of the J1772. Avcon to J1772 DIY

2016-02-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I thought the 90 dollar price of a Male connector was just too much so I bought 5 from China.  Doestar.  Very nice units.  I need to find out how to wire the internal switch.  I think it's the proximity. I thought I was so smart that I had star drivers to take it apart but after doing so I

Re: [EVDL] I need the secrets of the J1772. Avcon to J1772 DIY

2016-02-09 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
Hi Lawrence, Do you come to Silicon Valley often? I have done at least 5 conversions AVCON => pistol and I have always soldered the pins. Make sure you have a soldering iron that can deliver enough heat to work fast enough that the solder does not wick up into the wire too far. Also, I pre-tin

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 02/09/2016 11:22 AM, John Lussmyer via EV wrote: On Tue Feb 09 08:08:55 PST 2016 ev@lists.evdl.org said: Plus Nissan is committed to a replacement pack for 5500 dollars. I wonder if it will be possible to just go to a Nissan Dealership and just buy a "replacement" pack... Just like

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: No tumbling Leaf EV values

2016-02-09 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 02/09/2016 12:49 PM, Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: You can get a wrecked Leaf for next to nothing. Pull that pack out and use it as you wish. Lawrence To put a number on "next to nothing": I bought a wrecked leaf for $3200 + auction fees & delivery of around $4100 total price. (I