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1 month UPDATE: 12v battery replacement seems to solve my problem ... no issues so far!

New 12 battery. Works! Back on the road! Thanks to: RegGuheert, LeftieBiker and espesially GerryAZ which stated: the 12v battery could be the root of the problem, and may be the only problem. I had Nissan dealer replace battery (12v) & clear alarms. Drove Leaf home ~30...

* Spoiler alert: Traction Motor Inverter failure! ------------------------------ The 12v battery is original. If the 12v battery is the problem, this would be the first sign of 12v battery problem. My understanding is (correct me if I'm wrong) : if the 12v battery is bad, the car might not...

2.15.18 = first time stranded: warning light ON: "EV system warning light" Yellow car outline w/ "!" mark thru center pp2-16 leaf owner manual 2011 Leaf. 79,000 miles 1 owner, Nissan replaced battery pack about 2 years ago * (car was 100% charged) unusual new noise when starting Leaf: a...

Well I just joined the 8 bar club a few days ago! 46,665 miles & 49 months! 7.15.15 Houston

Does your Texas licence tags say: Fuel: gasoline?

Well I just joined the 10 bar club a few days ago! 23,000 miles & 25 months! Houston > 1st & 2nd year battery checks: 5 stars > 120v charging ~90% of time > no turtle > 1 low battery warning > no Quick charges ever (don't even know if it works) > avg (dash) 5.0 mi/kwh since new > when...

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On this page, all gasoline powered cars must have emission testing in various counties / areas, (including Houston area). Now I have to convince my inspection guy that the test (& cost) does not apply to a BEV! He states he still has to hook up to computer to verify proper compliance to keep...

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Are State inspection costs the same for Leaf as an ICE? Look's that way in Texas! An air polution test is required!

over 15,000 miles on 120v charging at home, no problem. Total L2 charging ~ 10hr (when not at home)

Correction: 100% Texas wind power at home.

I might have missed an event or 2, but my battery temp seems to stay @ 6 bars 24/7/360 in Houston. We drive very conservatively and M/Kwh = 4.9 since new & routinely 5.0+ per trip (car dash data) I exclusively charge @ 120V. (well a few times 5? @ 220v for an hour or so, Never: LBW, turtle or...

What about direct charging with ~400v DC using Solar PV array? (Thus avoiding DC to 120/220v AC, then back to DC losses) I know this could be very $$$, but from a technical point of view, is this feasible? A few thoughts: * Most modern PVs can operate on 600V+ series connection. * Use a bank...