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    Will old (2015) L2 OEM EVSE work on 2018-19 leaf?

    currently have 2015 S with modified oem EVSE to charge at L2 on 240V. will this charger work on new 2018-19 leaf so I don't have to get extra charge package to have L2 charging again?
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    Iphone mirroring on 2015 Leaf S

    Does anyone know if the regular radio unit display has video input on the back that can be used to mirror your Iphone screen to use google maps, waze and other apps? NAV tools sells a kit that supposedly can do that on non-navigation head unit in 2013-2015 Leaf S...
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    Rapid battery degradation in new 2015 S?

    This is second Leaf I own so I am not newbie. my 2014 S got totaled in Jan so I bought new 2015 S. After first charge at home everything looked normal for brand new 2015 with 291 GIDs , 63.35 Ahrs and 22.55 kWh capacity, however every subsequent check revealed quick deterioration across the...
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    736 KM (460 miles) WITHOUT CHARGING in converted Mazda5 EV

    Maybe Tesla has some competition in Slovenia :-) The fact that small outfits can now produce these kind of results is very encouraging! http://eauto.si/en/700km-without-charging/ more info about the car: http://eauto.si/en/metron7-2/
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    Why Li-Ion batteries die/lose capacity

    Excellent article with video that talks about the Li-Ion cells, how to test them and how to extend their life. It also discusses battery chemistry choices made by the Leaf,Volt and Tesla around 25 min mark. They came up with testing procedure where they can do reliable accelerated tests for...
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    Should Tesla be worried about NanoFlowCell technology?

    Or should it embrace it if it becomes viable alternative for batteries? Allegedly it has best of both worlds: higher energy density and quick refuel time!? Also this has huge potential for energy storage in other applications. very cool video: http://www.nanoflowcell.com/#home more info...
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    HEPA cabin air filter upgrade for LEAF?

    Most of us drive our LEAFs during the rush hour traffic in the cities during which time we are exposed to the high levels of toxic gases and particulate air pollution (PM2.5 and PM10) from the other cars exhaust fumes. My guess is that LEAF cabin air filter is nothing special when it comes to...
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    Our home smart meter electricity usage data

    We signed up with Dominion EV Smart House Meter Plan which gives you variable rates for electricity based on the time of the day and demand. Peak rate is from 1 to 7pm where kWh costs $0.16 cents (regular rate is $0.11 cents per kWh), all other times rates are lower especially from 1 to 5 am...
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    battery breakthrough - dual carbon battery

    Could this be the breakthrough needed to make EV mainstream transportation of choice? Sounds very promising. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJwZ9uEpJOo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJwZ9uEpJOo http://powerjapanplus.com/battery/equation.html Power Japan Plus executives have years of...
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    Anyone installed Curt bike rack trailer hitch?

    Looks like they are making the cheapest bike rack hitch bar CURT Trailer Hitch #11396 That retails for under $140. Has anyone installed one of these? How is the fit and quality? https://www.curtmfg.com/masterlibrary/11396/installsheet/CM_11396_INS.PDF
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    Retrofitting LED headlights into 2014 leaf S?

    Got the car little over two weeks ago and I am really enjoying it, however halogen headlight leave a lot to be desired in terms of night time visibility. I almost felt like i was driving old car with worn out headlights. So my question is following: if i get used LED headlights from ebay will...
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