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He already posted the dealer before a number of these people asking without reading all the posts. The following post requested contact details, but the other asked "What dealership?" even after it had been given. Probably from lagging behind on reading (or skip reading) posts and being...

I figured I would be fine with the range limitations, even in winter, but have hoped this will be our primary ("eventually only?") car. It needs to be something my wife can have confidence in too. Initially, possibly long term, I plan to lease at the best rate I can and have ICE car savings pay...

Thanks for your thorough reply. I found it very helpful. And I thought I remembered you mentioning being in north Idaho before. Currently we live within a few miles from Silverwood Theme Park and most of our driving is gentle downslope to Cd'A or Spokane Valley with a gentle increasing grade on...

Curious how much of a performance hit you get in winter. My situation here in north Idaho is similar to yours with an insulated garage, mountain inclines (not as much as yours), snow, packed snow, slush and ice in that order. We're still working to sell our house before moving forward on a...

As Phil said, you'd be putting a large drain on the LEAF's power source to do this. Better to other existing and more efficient survival gear: 1) check on ThermaCare ( http://www.thermacare.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ) or comparable single use heat packs, 2) try reuseable...

And it's not just Toyota and Boeing. The more Tesla battery systems are used, the more resources can be put into energy storage device R&D, the more we should all benefit. http://www.solarcity.com/residential/energy-storage.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for the reply. I didn't realize a basic connection kit would be so involved. Don't know til you ask. Looking forward to your LEAFScan.

Per an earlier post on his blog: So sounds like it's possibly already CARB certified.

How much would you charge for "a 400 volt umbilical connection" with instructions for connecting, source power spec requirements and basic setup tips/hints as a kit for others interested in setting up a similar towable range extender with power source of their choosing (battery pack, NG/propane...

With a free bus ride and no parking costs in Spokane, you should be fine with your commute. There should be plenty of battery capacity to get to and from Liberty Lake and preheat it before you get there on the way home. We've gotten OT here and I hope to start up a new thread for North...

69800 is also a North Idaho LEAF owner with winter experience. I haven't contacted him yet but you can search for his posts to find ones relevant to you. Here are two regarding winter commute: http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=10130&p=231594#p231594"...

To be fair, having watched the video, Andy did actually refer to both evaporation and air cooling in combination not just "simple air cooling" when talking about the human body. I just wanted to clarify that for those who don't watch the video.

Comments to this story had a link to an interesting PR with info on SAE single-port CCS EV charger and anticipated charging infrastructure in US. Edit: Guess the CSS isn't really news. I'm just getting caught up to speed on things and found this interesting...

Is it feasible for you to cool off your battery pack/car significantly in a garage overnight to keep the average temp down in a lower range? If I were given a new lease on LEAF in Phoenix, I'd seriously consider my options in this regard. Perhaps it's not feasible for you. Just a thought.

+1. Any idea how warm the pack would get in typical Phoenix day from pre-cooled state of 65-70 degrees F ?. Pre-cool the battery while plugged in, reduce solar gain with shading and/or window treatment, line inside of underbelly cover with radiant barrier to block excess heat when parked over...

Perhaps using the venturi effect would help here, like cold air from a can of compressed air.

+1 Uncertainty will stop all but the most determined.

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+1 I really like your approach and hope Nissan is paying attention. As many have noted, Nissan hasn't followed through with effective education for many of their dealers let alone the public.

From what Phil has said, it's best not to leave battery at low (or high) state of charge for very long. Best to recharge back up to a few bars as soon as you can and leave the rest for an overnight charge. (Emphasis added.)