Re: [EVDL] Evercar sez CPUC Limiting EV Adoption w/ ice-biased micromanagement rules

2016-04-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 11 Apr 2016 at 16:15, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: > what is the problem they are trying to solve with this troubled > solution? Some cities and regions are trying to limit the growth and role of ride sharing services such as Lyft and Uber. The reasons are a whole separate matter and way

Re: [EVDL] [SPAM?] Re: Evercar sez CPUC Limiting EV Adoption w/ ice-biased micromanagement rules

2016-04-11 Thread Mike Nickerson via EV
I'm still trying to wrap my ahead around the reasoning that has the state Utilities Commission even worrying about ride sharing. In my state, the PUC worries about things like electricity companies and natural gas! Mike > -Original Message- > From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] O

Re: [EVDL] [SPAM?] Re: EVLN: GM Internal Tests Say Bolt EV Exceeding 200mi Range Estimate

2016-04-11 Thread Mike Nickerson via EV
This is a message I posted to Facebook a few days ago. It has my thoughts on Bolt vs. Tesla Model 3. Why I'm Driving Tesla I was reading an article today about the new Chevy Bolt. It sounded like a nice car, but my first reaction was that it wouldn't be the same as a Tesla. That kind of surpris

Re: [EVDL] Evercar sez CPUC Limiting EV Adoption w/ ice-biased micromanagement rules

2016-04-11 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
My first question is: what is the problem they are trying to solve with this troubled solution? It sounds like it creates more problems than it might solve, so apparently this "solution" is not a good one. Ergo: change the solution, if there even needs to be one. Cor van de Water Chief Scientist

Re: [EVDL] Evercar sez CPUC Limiting EV Adoption w/ ice-biased micromanagement rules

2016-04-11 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
On Apr 11, 2016, at 3:02 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > "The reality is that you'll be hard-pressed to find a TNC driver using a > personally-owned EV today because they're costly and challenging to operate > in rideshare without additional support and resources," Brylawski explained. Did this guy

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: (Why?) Nissan sez it is 'Tesla-3 Stoked' ...

2016-04-11 Thread Rush Dougherty via EV
Isn't there a figure, like 30% IIRC, of the dealers income that is dependent on servicing the vehicles they sell? Well if there is only 'one moving part' that income is going to be reduced drastically... I really don't see the ICE car dealers cutting their own throats... Rush Dougherty www.Tucson

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: GM Internal Tests Say Bolt EV Exceeding 200mi Range Estimate

2016-04-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
The GM I know would use that as a reason to make the battery smaller and cheaper (without lowering the car's price). David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA EVDL Administrator = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = EVDL Information: http://www.evdl.org/help/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: (Why?) Nissan sez it is 'Tesla-3 Stoked' ...

2016-04-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 11 Apr 2016 at 3:14, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > We've got 3,100 dealers that we're going to be able to turn on right > away to sell the Bolt EV ... You're going to need a LOT of HUGE dealer incentives, 'cause right now they'd much rather sell ICE pickup trucks and SUVs. David Roden - Akron, Oh

Re: [EVDL] Evercar sez CPUC Limiting EV Adoption w/ ice-biased micromanagement rules

2016-04-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
Ah, unintended consequences. I don't see this as deliberately anti-EV, even if it may have that effect. It appears to be aimed solely at limiting perceived social / public harm from Uber and Lyft. That perceived harm may or may not be a real problem, but that's not what we're here on the EVDL

Re: [EVDL] Free Street Light L1 charging?

2016-04-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 11 Apr 2016 at 9:34, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: > I noticed convenience outlets on all the new Street Lamps in Baltimore > yesterday. Only problem is, they are located 18 feet up in the base of the > Globe structure. Those are almost certainly intended for use with decorative lighting for

[EVDL] Free Street Light L1 charging?

2016-04-11 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
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[EVDL] EVent: X EV& Tesla speaks 3 @Westport EV Club meet 5:30p 4/14 CT

2016-04-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Westport-Electric-Car-Club-to-hear-Tesla-rep-7240584.php Westport Electric Car Club to hear Tesla rep April 11, 2016 WESTPORT — The Westport Electric Car Club will host a representative of Tesla, the much-talked-about electric automaker, at its Thursday

[EVDL] EVLN: Dr. Vas' two Tesla-3 EV orders> he simply couldn't ignore their value

2016-04-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'Curiosity peaks among rich Indians over Tesla Model 3' http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/vas-charges-in-for-new-telsas/2985784/ Vas charges in for new Teslas 5th Apr 2016 | Bill Hoffman [image / Warren Lynam https://media.apnarm.net.au/img/media/images/2016/04/05/SCN_05-04-2016_EGN_07

[EVDL] EVLN: (Why?) Nissan sez it is 'Tesla-3 Stoked' ...

2016-04-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'Bolt may not have the "it" factor, but the "sooner-out" edge' http://jalopnik.com/why-nissan-is-stoked-over-all-the-tesla-model-3-pre-ord-1769098597 Why Nissan Is Stoked Over All The Tesla Model 3 Pre-Orders [20160405] Patrick George Why Nissan Is Stoked Over All The Tesla Model 3 Pre-Orders

[EVDL] EVLN: Jaguar files electric car patents for three 2018 EVs

2016-04-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.tyrepress.com/2016/04/jaguar-files-electric-car-patents/ Jaguar files electric car patents 5th April 2016 Jaguar has filed patents for three electric cars. The patents include plans for an EV-Type model, plus additional plans for cars called the I-Type and the I-Pace, which are believ

[EVDL] EVLN: GM Internal Tests Say Bolt EV Exceeding 200mi Range Estimate

2016-04-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://insideevs.com/gm-exec-chevrolet-bolt-exceeding-200-mile-range-estimates-in-internal-testing/ GM Exec: Chevrolet Bolt Exceeding 200-Mile Range Estimates In Internal Testing [20160407] Eric Loveday [images http://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Chevrolet-Bolt-EV-NY-Auto-Show-201

[EVDL] Evercar sez CPUC Limiting EV Adoption w/ ice-biased micromanagement rules

2016-04-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
% Smells like: CPUC is being influen$ed (Taxis and other Uber competition, etc.) % http://news.sys-con.com/node/3756002 California Public Utilities Commission Ruling Would Limit Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Ridesharing, Comments Evercar April 6, 2016 Evercar PR Newswire [images http: