Re: [EVDL] Three connector 220 to 14-30 no neutral?

2024-09-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
My EVSE didn't die. My wife didn't plug in all the way until the J1772 adapter clicked into place...sheesh. At least I now have all the parts to make an adapter.  Lawrence  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] Three connector 220 to 14-30 no neutral?

2024-09-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
The trusting wife to analyze an electrical or any technical problem is useless and you wind up chasing your tail. I will make an adapter and check to see if the EVSE is really broken. On all the normal family stuff she is very good.  Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HT

[EVDL] Three connector 220 to 14-30 no neutral?

2024-09-08 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
It's been a while since I have needed to make an adapter for my EVSE. My Think EVSE finally died, after a decade of use...If I can trust my wife. There is an L-30 twist lock. I need to adapt it to 14-30 to accommodate the Tesla EVSE. I saw one diagram that simply didn't connect the neutral. Two

Re: [EVDL] Are you NACS-charging a non-Tesla

2024-09-03 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I have used a TeslaTap at destination chargers for years, on a Leaf. Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: __

[EVDL] How to ruin your EV's Battery - LFP edition.

2024-08-23 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://youtu.be/w1zKfIQUQ-s?si=1L51EbNImrx8wCFj Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___ Address mes

[EVDL] Another nail in the fuel cell coffin. PFAS

2024-07-29 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/membrane-materials-for-pem-fuel-cells-in-the-post-pfas-world/30899 The membrane in fuel cells is a PFAS material. Just when you thought fuel cells were bad, for many reasons, another reason to push for dumping this technology. Lawrence Rhodes  ---

Re: [EVDL] Squeaking Tesla-Y Upper Ball Joint Easy Cheap Fix

2024-07-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://youtu.be/sWA96Tecokg?si=EXSeF-7GmkJLVLFK Needle explained. Must pierce the rubber. But will void any warranty. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] Squeaking Tesla-Y Upper Ball Joint Easy Cheap Fix

2024-07-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
If there is  zerk fitting, why the hassle. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___ Address messages

[EVDL] How Hyundai smoked Tesla at Pikes Peak

2024-07-13 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://insideevs.com/features/724796/hyundai-tesla-pikes-peak-race/ 24 seconds is a lot. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: _

Re: [EVDL] EVJECT

2024-07-11 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://ottosteer.com/product/ottoeject-tesla-model-3-7-emergency-charging-plug-ejecting-device/ Someone already thought about it. I suspect it could be done with a couple of bucks of spring steel. Lawrence Rhodes  On Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 07:56:05 PM PDT, Lawrence Rhodes wrote:

[EVDL] EVJECT

2024-07-11 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I suspect A: you stopped charging.  B: unlock charge port   C:  had attached a spring, the cable would pop off. This is supposing the tension wouldn't be too great to jam the locking mechanism. Makes me think of Rube Goldberg. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML att

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Don't believe what you read (EV List Lackey)

2024-06-08 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Much of the public are holding on to legacy autos, fearing stranded assets. Wait and see situation.  In China gas vehicles are an extremely hard sell. China has a surplus of gas-powered cars due to a rapid shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and declining demand for internal combustion engine (ICE

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

2024-04-19 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
All you need is a phone hooked to bluetooth.  Most stations stream free on the world wide web. Otherwise a simple digital radio has  surprising fidelity and selectivity. Might have to shop around a bit to satisfy your taste in radio. Lawrence Rhodes  On Friday, April 19, 2024, 04:22:49 PM P

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

2024-04-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
In the era of streaming any am or fm radio station, radio reception ability is almost mute. A simple portable radio hooked to a Bluetooth transmitter is all you need, if you can't stream. Total cost starts under $20.  Lawrence Rhodes  https://www.google.com/search?q=am+fm+portable+radio+amazon&o

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Rumor: Tesla abandons $25k EV?

2024-04-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Henry Ford made an affordable vehicle that was reduced in price over time, as production grew. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 137, Issue 1

2024-03-02 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I came to the conclusion that the file is on my machine. However it is lost. Please disregard. If I find the article I will send it, via url. Lawrence Rhodes  On Friday, March 1, 2024 at 01:10:36 PM PST, ev-requ...@lists.evdl.org wrote: Send EV mailing list submissions to     ev@lists

Re: [EVDL] Chart shows energy production from 2000 to today. All time high in all sectors.

2024-03-01 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Disregard. Can't find the file. On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:23:50 AM PST, Lawrence Rhodes wrote: The below chart shows energy production with dips and peaks seemingly to follow administrations, wars and the pandemic. Big peak before the pandemic. It seems the USA is selling a

[EVDL] Chart shows energy production from 2000 to today. All time high in all sectors.

2024-02-29 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
The below chart shows energy production with dips and peaks seemingly to follow administrations, wars and the pandemic. Big peak before the pandemic. It seems the USA is selling a lot of oil. However the highest production was renewables almost always. Now all sectors are at all time highs. Obvi

[EVDL] San Francisco E-Bike ordinance.

2024-01-23 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://sfbike.org/news/take-action-on-the-upcoming-e-battery-ordinance/?j=4286880&sfmc_sub=720337111&l=502_HTML&u=138065876&mid=7208971&jb=5010   Unenforceable. Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] 30C eligibility map..no you can't...get charger credit

2024-01-23 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/3f67d5e82dc64d1589714d5499196d4f/page/Page/    You probably don't qualify...Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] LFP batteries now a better option than reclaimed batteries

2024-01-13 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
This will help all aspects of battery adoption, except corded devices. Lawrence Rhodes.   https://www.energy-storage.news/lfp-price-falls-make-first-life-batteries-more-attractive-than-second-life-ones-firm-says/ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] Mudworm disassembled, batteries and motor available.

2023-12-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
A little touch up. Characters added. Not me. Lawrence Rhodes  On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 12:14:57 PM PST, Lawrence Rhodes wrote: Disregard former Mudroom post. Will check for typos and proper urls.  Batteries only have a few cycles. Motor can be water cooled. Available in San

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Mudroom disassembled batteries and motor available.

2023-12-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Please disregard. Sent correction. Lawrence Rhodes  On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 10:55:07 AM PST, Phil wrote: Lawrence, the videos you linked are about roof decks and composting toilets?  Also, what is a Mudroom battery? On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 9:22 AM Lawrence Rhodes wrote: ht

[EVDL] Mudworm disassembled, batteries and motor available.

2023-12-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Disregard former Mudroom post. Will check for typos and proper urls.  Batteries only have a few cycles. Motor can be water cooled. Available in San Francisco contact Milan. milan.petren...@gmail.com  Lawrence Rhodes  Ebay listings: https://www.ebay.com/itm/285365015234 motor https://www.ebay.com

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Mudroom disassembled batteries and motor available.

2023-12-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I will fix typos and urls. Lawrence Rhodes  On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 09:22:01 AM PST, Lawrence Rhodes wrote: https://youtu.be/K3Zp1EzxTkM?si=EvNph9icXPhLnj8g Mudworm in action. Batteries only have a few cycles. Motor can be water cooled. Available in San Francisco contact Milan

[EVDL] Mudroom disassembled batteries and motor available.

2023-12-19 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://youtu.be/K3Zp1EzxTkM?si=EvNph9icXPhLnj8g Mudworm in action. Batteries only have a few cycles. Motor can be water cooled. Available in San Francisco contact Milan. milan.petren...@gmail.com  Ebay listings:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/285365015234?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo

[EVDL] NYT: Nikola founder sentenced

2023-12-19 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Totally OT, but... (was: Elon Musk: "We should not demonize oil and gas") (Bill Dube)

2023-12-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Yikes. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addre

Re: [EVDL] EV-Solar: LiFePO4 recommended best batteries ?

2023-11-30 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I just got a quote for two Tesla power walls, about 10kw each. Nickel batteries. Not LFP. Supposedly are really 13kw with 20 to 80% algorithm built in. My new Y is also nickel. Theory is more power and similar life as well as faster charging. 5.85kw solar panels and two batteries for $50k and 1

[EVDL] EVs have 79% more reliability problems than gas cars, says Consumer Reports

2023-11-30 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
This is not my experience. I have heard CR skews data. I didn't bother to read the article yet. 225k on Leaf and Tesla over a decade. Any problems fixed on recall at no cost. I think recolating the data into vehicle model might yield more truth. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part

[EVDL] I destroyed an A123 26650 by shorting to the case.

2023-11-27 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://youtu.be/zEXx_2Caefc?si=j66-Advfy42A7-Aq I wasn't too careful separating some cells. Nicked a few. Used in flashlights they are awesome.  However,  I nicked a few near the base and my hacked flashlight spring shorted the cell. Smoke and brown fluid.  Oops. I will tape nicks and avoid mak

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Selling my Leaf.

2023-11-22 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
This is a 30kwh S. Still capable of 1 mile per percent. Useful within a 50 mile radius. Driven at 50 mph on flat ish freeways. I notice getting 70 to 80 miles now driven normalish. Originally 107 miles EPA. 11 hours to Burbank from San Francisco a couple of years ago. Lawrence Rhodes  On We

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Selling my Leaf.

2023-11-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
The Leaf is a 2016 with 70% battery health(7bars)with 98k on the clock.  https://www.facebook.com/lawrence.rhodes.3/posts/pfbid0rMDchm2rXNjkM3sScm8j5M11f1hJfG9MGE2aATctvT1twJmwxWc6KkLASxHuCV5Wl On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 08:05:07 PM PST, Phil wrote: What year is it, how many miles,

[EVDL] Selling my Leaf.

2023-11-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Just took delivery of a model Y. Bye bye my trusty ride. I thought I'd post her first for people who know the character of this vehicle.  No trouble except one flat. Newish tires. Will have it aligned before transferring. Make a reasonable offer and it's yours. Straight body. Loose drivers side

[EVDL] California State battery program for PSPS situations to keep important functions going like a Cpap machine etc..

2023-11-14 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/demand-side-management/self-generation-incentive-program/participating-in-self-generation-incentive-program-sgip Seems like a lot of hoops to jump through. Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment wa

Re: [EVDL] Leaf headlights cover replacement saga

2023-10-15 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Polish. No need for new lenses. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___ Address messages to ev@list

[EVDL] Made it on Wham Baam Teslacam

2023-09-28 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
#18 https://youtu.be/Mjkgu51N_64?si=ip6g8qAq8pJ1PeCA My 15 seconds of fame. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___

[EVDL] Battery prices fall 80%; tipping point to the end of ICE cars is VERY close

2023-09-21 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://youtu.be/9ElyBYz3HOE?si=tBdVBdG6oXw14Pxx According to the Electric Viking prices of batteries will bring EV cost to that of ICE, thus bring it's end. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] Starship will be no better than cavemen throwing rocks at the moon

2023-09-19 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://www.youtube.com/live/zDY7t6HihCw?si=4QDCdXL7DPNp3woq Yesterday at National Press Club. Disclosure Project. The world could change overnight. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] EV Distance Record Smashed (Alan Arrison)

2023-09-16 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
100 miles on 1kWh? What are you smoking? I'm pretty sure even an electric bicycle can't do that. Al  You would be mistaken. Stella Era did 1,200 miles over two days using a 1,250kwh battery and a 1.25 kw solar panel. That's pretty close. Lawrence Rhodes. -- next part --

[EVDL] [GGEVA] Paul Scott comment on article NYT Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike

2023-09-16 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Bravo. On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 12:23:06 PM PDT, cleanair@sbcglob wrote: I couldn't agree more with Paul Scott.Danny Ames  Paul ScottSanta Monica  I've been an EV activist for over 20 years. Been driving EVs and powering them with solar energy since 2002. I helped organize t

[EVDL] EV Distance Record Smashed

2023-09-16 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Nothing beats the efficiency of a properly designed solar vehicle that can collect energy anytime the sun shines. With a 12.5 kwh battery, 5 seats. 1.25 kw solar panel .15 coefficient of drag, 45 mph speed and a weight of 850 pounds the last interation of the Stella (practical solar vehicle) so

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Chat concerning a model Y purchase concern. Didn't go well.

2023-09-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
ahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, September 9, 2023, 7:56 PM, Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: Here is my Chat with a Tesla expert. Did I do something wrong or was the Tesla employee rude...or something else? Lawrence Rhodes Please connect me with a Tesla expert. We are connecting you to an agent.

[EVDL] Tesla Chat concerning a model Y purchase concern. Didn't go well.

2023-09-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Here is my Chat with a Tesla expert. Did I do something wrong or was the Tesla employee rude...or something else? Lawrence Rhodes Please connect me with a Tesla expert. We are connecting you to an agent. The next agent will be available in 1 minute Successfully reconnected An agent has joined th

[EVDL] Model Y cheaper in Corte Madera. Why?

2023-09-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Finance Options California, 94110Financing selection and terms will be confirmed after orderCashLeaseLoanInclude Est. Taxes and Fees | Vehicle Price | $44,880 | | Federal Tax Credit1 | -$7,500 | | Est. 3-year gas savings | -$3,600 | | Price after probable savings | $33,780 | | Destination fee |

Re: [EVDL] EV charging is changing

2023-08-30 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 04:18:24 PM PDT, Lawrence Rhodes wrote: Level 2 charging is trivial and inexpensive if you have a 240 outlet close to your vehicle. A Tesla portable EVSE is $230. j1772 adapter from Tesla is $60.00. This setup will connect most EVs to the grid. Lawren

[EVDL] EV charging is changing

2023-08-30 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Level 2 charging is trivial and inexpensive if you have a 240 outlet close to your vehicle. A Tesla portable EVSE is $230. j1772 adapter from Tesla is $60.00. This setup will connect most EVs to the grid. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed...

[EVDL] Vinfast according to the Electric Viking

2023-08-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://youtu.be/saSgm3Fnfbs I wouldn't invest. However there is a lot of money behind Vinfast. Maybe it has a chance. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] GM makes a uturn on Bolt production

2023-07-26 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://www.teslarati.com/chevrolet-bolt-ev-euv-comeback/ Probably a good idea.The Bolt I used was almost as capable as my Tesla. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] Pause at beginning of video to see Cyber truck frame in white.

2023-07-12 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://youtu.be/ZGrUZFgYvxw?t=44 It appears everything is tied to the cabin with substantial metal.  No pass through I can see.  Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] Home built solar vehicle

2023-07-10 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Home built solar vehicle, step by step video. Cyber ish.   https://youtu.be/HmdzCsikL5U Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___

Re: [EVDL] EV Grin doubled, next level PV Aptera grins.

2023-07-08 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:13:37 +0200 From: "EV List Lackey" To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] EV Grin doubled, next level PV Aptera grins. Message-ID: <64a9c371.6781.f6a0...@evpost.drmm.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII I'm not an expert or engineer, but I suspec

Re: [EVDL] EV Grin doubled, next level PV Aptera grins.

2023-07-07 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
From: Ryan FulcherI'm looking forward to being finally proven wrong about the practicality of PV on your EV when the Aptera starts being delivered... For a decade the Eindhoven Solar team has 4 cars win the World Solar Challenge and an RV for proof of concept that solar vehicles work. Howeve

[EVDL] Tesla model 3 battery pack info

2023-07-01 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Tesla low end packs are LFP starting in late 2022. These packs are of less capacity but the ability to hold more and less charge with little degredation. I feel this is a pack that will outlive the vehicle. Tesla does change iterations of their vehicles frequently. https://youtu.be/tisepKme_nA 

[EVDL] Magic Dock

2023-06-21 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://evadept.com/tesla-supercharger-to-ccs-adapter-guide/ Sorry for the confusion. Here is what is designed to work at Superchargers for CCS vehicles. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 128, Issue 17

2023-06-21 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
others top out at 264VAC.  There is no good way to tell before you plug your non-Tesla EV in and there's smoke and you are stuck! ( Pic: http://ingineerix.com/pic/?tesla-wc-277v ) On Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 5:53 PM Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote:  It seems to me if there is an adapter available for

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 128, Issue 17

2023-06-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
It seems to me if there is an adapter available for purchase, that would qualify Tesla Superchargers. I bought a Tesla Tap to take advantage of Tesla destination EVSE. CCS drivers could buy this and have ac or dc charging.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/35483570?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE ((-Phil-))

2023-06-19 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Flex tape On Monday, June 19, 2023 at 09:36:06 PM PDT, (-Phil-) wrote: I actually did that on a few of the older 40A units, but then the weather-tightness is no longer.  The 32A units seem to be of lesser quality, and they fail more easily. They use a much smaller gauge wire for the s

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE ((-Phil-))

2023-06-19 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I take it, not economically fixable. LR I would slit the cable lengthwise and try to patchmight be a fools errand... On Monday, June 19, 2023 at 04:03:39 PM PDT, (-Phil-) wrote: Tesla mobile connectors that stopped working outside of warranty. On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 3:59 PM Lawre

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE ((-Phil-))

2023-06-19 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I've got a pile of them here where the pilot wire failed in the cable not far from the handle.  A pile of what? Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

2023-06-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Thanks for pointing out my error Rush. However, 7.4 kw is pretty standard. Still a good value. I have both EVs. Doesn't matter to me. I base my choice ultimately on price. It's just a contactor with a couple of circuits. DIY kits are $300. The Tesla Mobile is a bargain. Seems like a no-brainer.

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

2023-06-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
There are a couple of reasons I recommend the $230 Tesla EVSE. It is 50 amps. It is portable. Comes with 14-50 and 120vac. There's a wide array of adapters for different sockets. I have never had a failure except by my own incompetence, not tightening a connection enough. So for $300 ish you ha

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

2023-06-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I would recommend the NACS(Tesla mobile adapter). $230. I have seen NACS to J1772 for $69(60amp). Most robust hardware you can buy. Hard to beat the price. Comes with 14-50 plug. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] I95 freeway collapse outlines the hidden costs of fossil fuels

2023-06-13 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://www.motor1.com/news/671530/i95-freeway-collapses-in-philly/ Not only are fossil fuels disappearing faster than predicted, environmental, transportation and sectors you wouldn't think would be affected are affected. The stranded assets out there are massive. This one accident is not an o

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla's reputation takes a hit

2023-05-24 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Out of more than 100 models, the Tesla Model Y is the highest-scoring car tested by Euro NCAP since 2020, when it introduced the latest testing criteria. It gained a total score of 364 out of 400, putting it more than 10 marks ahead of other top- performing models such as the Smart #1 and Merce

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

2023-05-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
They seem to want to go bankrupt. Their resistance to battery EVs is irresponsible. It is a matter of time. They can catch up  but it will take time. Their hydrogen side track is not helping. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] The EV Transition Explained by IEEE expert Robert N. “Bob” Charette . 12 chapters

2023-04-27 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://spectrum.ieee.org/collections/the-ev-transition-explained/#toggle-gdpr This is a deep dive, explaining many of the challenges. and some opinion on the electric revolution. Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] A123 battery charger

2023-04-27 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I have some left over A123 Systems ANR2665M1A cells. I would like to use a few to power some flashlights. What charger works with these cells? Seems the specifications call for a different voltage than 18650s due to iron chemistry. Thanks, Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -

[EVDL] China fires back and Tesla returns fire.

2023-04-08 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I wouldn't worry about rare earth elements in Tesla motors. No need. All other motor makers will follow suit.  https://electrek.co/2023/03/01/tesla-is-going-back-to-ev-motors-with-no-rare-earth-elements/ Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed...

Re: [EVDL] Motley Fool issues all in advisory for Tesla

2023-03-18 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
1960's ICE!   Tesla produces the Model S, X, 3 and Y there. On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 2:47 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote: Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > Most already have small-car factories and/or divisions all over the world, > so unlike Tesla, they don't need to design and build new

Re: [EVDL] Motley Fool issues all in advisory for Tesla

2023-03-17 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
n later GM/Toyota, so not only not made for EVs, but originally for 1960's ICE!   Tesla produces the Model S, X, 3 and Y there. On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 2:47 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote: Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > Most already have small-car factories and/or divisions all over the world,

Re: [EVDL] Motley Fool issues all in advisory for Tesla

2023-03-17 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Most already have small-car factories and/or divisions all over the world, so unlike Tesla, they don't need to design and build new ones just to make a small EV. One small detail.  Very hard to transform ice factory to EV production.  https://youtu.be/p3SDKhRFHyQ Lawrence Rhodes  --

Re: [EVDL] Motley Fool issues all in advisory for Tesla

2023-03-16 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Some people will be eating their words when Tesla sells affordable models.Some will be saying I told you so. However Ford didn't get rich selling Dusenbergs. Lawrence hodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] Motley Fool issues all in advisory for Tesla

2023-03-15 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://www.fool.com/investing/2023/03/15/bull-market-coming-reasons-to-buy-tesla/  I don't mention this as stock advice, but as a sign that respected investors are recognizing the technology that Tesla uses is beyond anything their Western competitors are using and it will take a decade for them

Re: [EVDL] Greg Morrison slams Tesla

2023-03-08 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Program might be Cross Currents.   https://www.kalw.org/economy-business-labor/2023-03-08/tesla-faces-major-challenges Lawrence Rhodes  On Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 11:18:36 AM PST, Lawrence Rhodes wrote: On Your Call this morning on KALW Greg Morrison made misleading remarks about

[EVDL] Greg Morrison slams Tesla

2023-03-08 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
On Your Call this morning on KALW Greg Morrison made misleading remarks about FSD. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] Tesla Mexico plant

2023-02-28 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
France24 and DW report:  https://www.dw.com/en/new-tesla-factory-to-open-in-mexico/a-64845922 Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: _

[EVDL] You have to let Google know you drive electric.

2023-02-09 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Even with advanced AI and timeline, which borders on invasion of privacy, Google thinks I am only 15% low emissions. If you care, below is how to change your settings to reflect reality. Lawrence Rhodes  How to use eco-friendly routing Important: Energy-efficient routes for electric vehi

Re: [EVDL] Leaf heat no go.

2023-02-05 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
This is a 2016 Leaf S. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.or

[EVDL] $1, 000, 000 grant to install 20 fast chargers in ten locations in the central valley of California

2023-02-03 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Sponsored by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Districtin cooperation with EV Connect and Clean Tech. The 10 locations are spread between Lodi and Bakersfield. LodiStockton, LathropSalida, ModestoOakdaleOakhurstChowchillaMaderaTulareDelano (signed contract)BakersfieldThese are the ta

[EVDL] Leaf heat no go.

2023-02-03 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
AC and defrost works but no heat is coming out. Should I start looking at fuses? I have an OBD dongle. Will the problem be detected by it? Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] Configured a Tesla Y. Missed incentives by $600

2023-01-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Maybe I did something wrong or misunderstood the rules. What is base price vs. true cost. How do you determine that? Which is qualifying? Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] Tesla slashes its car prices as much as 20% to prop up sagging sales, where?s the $30K EV? A Chevy Bolt?

2023-01-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Message: 1 Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:15:39 +0100 From: "EV List Lackey" : wrote: I keep hearing that Tesla might introduce a smaller, cheaper EV.  That would open up EVs to a wider range of drivers, but would also cut into their profits.  It'll be interesting to see which of those is more impor

Re: [EVDL] Tesla slashes its car prices as much as 20% to prop up sagging sales, where?s the $30K EV? A Chevy Bolt?

2023-01-20 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Tesla is reducing prices to crush the competition. The competition which is inferior and slightly less in price. In my opinion mostly bad choices. VW ID4 is the prime example. Software bugs and inferior performance. EUV and Bolt are much better. Tesla is still making money on the reduced price

Re: [EVDL] Happy holidays!

2022-12-26 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
The disruptive affordable vehicle will probably be the $25k Tesla. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___

[EVDL] 24 kwh Leaf emergency trip to Portland from San Francisco

2022-12-25 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
My Son had his flight to Portland, OR canceled Friday. He made it to Christmas dinner there around 5PM Today after leaving early Saturday morning.  36 hour trip. We gifted him the car but his Mother,  who is a car camper, was supposed to ferry the car up to Portland next week but circumstances f

Re: [EVDL] EV cold weather range

2022-12-22 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I have a 2016 Leaf with 8 bars left. Driving slowly I made it 94 miles over three hills to Modesto. The highest 1,000 feet. Altamonte. This the i580 route from San Francisco. It was in the 50's in San Francisco and 42° in Modesto when I got there with 14 miles range left. I average 5 miles per

Re: [EVDL] Tesla accepting CCS

2022-12-21 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I listen to: Now you know, E for electric, Electric Viking, Best in Tesla and Sandy Munroe. All easily accessible on YouTube.  Where do you get your information? Or should I say attitude. EVs will be 50% of car sales by 2025. 70% by 2027. Our dreams are happening faster than anyone would have g

Re: [EVDL] Tesla accepting CCS

2022-12-21 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
That's why I think that despite strong (but declining) Tesla sales, Renault, Stellantis, and VW will eventually clean Tesla's clock in Europe.? They actually build EVs for normal people - and normal, middle-income Europoeans are buying them.? And despite what all y'all may think, I'm still convinc

[EVDL] Rant all you want, Tesla is best. Ignore Musk.

2022-12-19 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
To all that will buy a Chevy Bolt or other EV, including conversations, and not Tesla because of Musk...talk to you in 5 years. Just bought a base Tesla. $725 for 6 years. $4,500 down. I am betting I will do better. I have driven the ungraded Bolt. Not bad for the money but Chevy just raised pr

Re: [EVDL] Tesla accepting CCS

2022-12-17 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
, 2022, 10:11 Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote:  Somewhere painful? CCS would be more painful there. After using all three standards, Tesla is clearly superior and probably easier for conversions. That said, hate for Musk causes people to buy $100k Mercedes rather than a clearly superior Model S or Y

Re: [EVDL] Tesla accepting CCS

2022-12-17 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Too little too late.  Now Tesla is going to have to add the clunky CCS connectors to its network at considerable expense. I use a Tesla tap. Tesla has a CHAdeMO adapter.  Tesla could just require an adapter,  purchased at user expense, to access Superchargers.  Shoudn't cost more than $250. Lawr

Re: [EVDL] Tesla accepting CCS

2022-12-17 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Somewhere painful? CCS would be more painful there. After using all three standards, Tesla is clearly superior and probably easier for conversions. That said, hate for Musk causes people to buy $100k Mercedes rather than a clearly superior Model S or Y. Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part

Re: [EVDL] Goodbye old friend.

2022-12-12 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Lawrence Rhodes 415-286-845sixûy -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No oth

[EVDL] Goodbye old friend.

2022-12-10 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Getting a Tesla today.   https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid015DNVhN5YNaWoWgNYqTFnyrb1PpWzuozkdbAZADwH5cRubkQN5qYssmFF985haFNl&id=1274199338&sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6 Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] Loud boom.! Ford F150 bricked at Electrify AMERICA

2022-12-02 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
panel. Not being an electrician or EE, I thought this is a place to maybe make us aware of the situation and thoughts of what we can do about it. On Thu, Dec 1, 2022 at 10:24 PM Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > > https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/ford-f-150-lighting-evidently-bricked-while-

[EVDL] Loud boom.! Ford F150 bricked at Electrify AMERICA

2022-12-01 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/ford-f-150-lighting-evidently-bricked-while-charging-at-electrify-america-station/amp/ Lawrence Rhodes  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] Leaf. 80% charge setting.

2022-11-22 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
eaf 2013 battery Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed That's what I've read, too, but I sure would like a definitive way to know. This guy, LeftieBiker, wrote quite a lot, might be worth reading: https://mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=26662

[EVDL] leaf 2013 battery

2022-11-21 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
As far as I know the 2013 has the lizard battery.  Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___ Address

[EVDL] Coda EV. Rolling glider available in San Jose

2022-10-26 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
Very clean example. One of ten used for promotion.  Contact me for details.  Lawrence Rhodes  https://www.facebook.com/1274199338/posts/10229451901303325/?flite=scwspnss  -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

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