Re: [EVDL] Nissan changing telematics hardware and carrier

2016-02-29 Thread Alan Arrison via EV
You got that right! Automakers should have never been allowed to put what amounts to a video game on your dashboard. Now they're trying to fix the distraction caused by the dashboard with self braking cars. Al On 2/29/2016 4:19 PM, fotajoye via EV wrote: I can easily live without this featur

Re: [EVDL] Nissan changing telematics hardware and carrier

2016-02-29 Thread fotajoye via EV
I can easily live without this feature on my limited range, commuter-car, Leaf; just another distraction to a busy screen of growing trees and dancing lights that affect safely driving your car...just tell me how to get rid of the annoying "legal screen", the trees and the dancing lights. All I ne

Re: [EVDL] Leaf>AT&T refarms 2G> Amy's call displayed while on a date w/ Patricia

2016-02-29 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 29 Feb 2016 at 11:37, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > Car-makers put all this tech into the vehicle, just to let it get old (then > the owner has to pay to upgrade it). I suspect that there are many reasons that automakers build "connectivity" into their cars. Some of them are just competitive, as

Re: [EVDL] Leaf>AT&T refarms 2G> Amy's call displayed while on a datew/ Patricia

2016-02-29 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Leaf>AT&T refarms 2G> Amy's call displayed while on a datew/ Patricia

2016-02-29 Thread David Nelson via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Leaf>AT&T refarms 2G> Amy's call displayed while on a date w/ Patricia

2016-02-29 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 29 Feb 2016 at 11:37, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > % I do not have a cell phone, but I have been doing some research into > getting one as I plan to do some traveling to check out other places that I > might relocate to. Since I am a noob on this topic, I hope others with more > knowledge/experienc

[EVDL] Leaf>AT&T refarms 2G> Amy's call displayed while on a date w/ Patricia

2016-02-29 Thread brucedp5 via EV
(Flipside> Juan's call displays when she's on a date w/ Rakeem) [ref http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Nissan-changing-telematics-hardware-and-carrier-tp4680705.html;cid=1456771663376-76 Nissan changing telematics hardware and carrier ] % I do not have a cell phone, b

Re: [EVDL] Nissan changing telematics hardware and carrier

2016-02-29 Thread Ed Blackmond via EV
I didn't get the message. I assumed it was because I never signed up for the service. After the service goes away I won't have to hit "decline" every time I power up the car. I wonder if they will have a software update to remove the screen? Well, I removed the address book for a different reas

Re: [EVDL] Nissan changing telematics hardware and carrier

2016-02-29 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
Personally, I never agreed to use the existing telematics because I didn't like the privacy policy: among other things it handed over, without restriction, my address book to Nissan. So, unfortunately, I have never been able to play with the features that might be useful. Is it really worth h

Re: [EVDL] Nissan changing telematics hardware and carrier

2016-02-29 Thread Lee Hart via EV
We got the notice too, for our 2013 Leaf. Seems kind of soon to discontinue online connect-ability. This could be an unpleasant "surprise" for cars in the future that depend on on-line connect-ability to work! I wonder what Nissan is planning to charge to upgrade their service? Peri Hartman v

[EVDL] Nissan changing telematics hardware and carrier

2016-02-29 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
From an email I just received: We are contacting you with an important update regarding upcoming cellular network changes and how these changes will affect your access to NissanConnect EV, formerly CARWINGS, in your 2011 Nissan LEAF. Depending upon your interest, this update may require you t

[EVDL] EVLN: Comedian.uk Joe Wilkinson leads LEAF campaign

2016-02-29 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://nissaninsider.co.uk/comedian-joe-leads-leaf-campaign/ Comedian Joe leads LEAF campaign [20160223] [videos https://youtu.be/-Op5bDU6Y4U https://youtu.be/XEZWEha1luk https://youtu.be/lMhOvVrl19c https://youtu.be/2b7RU27FgsI https://youtu.be/vqLWTzwGTLk ] A SUITE of entertaining video

[EVDL] EVLN: Silly Koch Brothers, You Can’t Kill The Electric Vehicle

2016-02-29 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'The Bright Future Ahead for Electric Vehicles' http://www.triplepundit.com/2016/02/silly-koch-brothers-cant-kill-electric-car/ Silly Koch Brothers, You Can’t Kill The Electric Car Feb 25th, 2016 Tina Casey The Intertubes are positively buzzing with news that the notorious Koch brothers have h

[EVDL] EVLN: London.uk's e-scooter-riding Vallie-Parking valets charge your EV

2016-02-29 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.treehugger.com/cars/london-scooter-riding-valets-will-charge-your-electric-car.html In London, scooter-riding valets will charge your electric car February 23, 2016 Sami Grover [image http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2016/02/vallie-parking.png.662x0_q70_crop-scale.png vall

[EVDL] EVLN: e-NV200 Is The Electric Van Of Choice

2016-02-29 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.carscoops.com/2016/02/electric-nissan-e-nv200-is-van-of.html Electric Nissan e-NV200 Is The Van Of Choice, If You Can Handle The Range Anxiety February 23, 2016 Michael Karkafiris [image https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EQBcVf6MBE0/VsvRCLkb-oI/bMQ/LRAKjUxhA1g/s1600/NissanENV200.j

[EVDL] Tesla sues in UT, ~wins in IN, gets CT resistance & entering Ireland

2016-02-29 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://phys.org/news/2016-02-tesla-suing-utah-sales-bill.html Tesla suing over Utah sales, says new bill has unfair limits February 22, 2016 Lindsay Whitehurst Tesla Motors said Monday that a new proposal to let the company sell its electric cars at a sleek Salt Lake City showroom puts unfair l