Recent content by DeckerEgo

I have a few comparisons listed at http://blog.deckerego.net/2014/11/are-electric-vehicles-really-better.html comparing the Focus Electric, Leaf, Tesla Model S, Spark, i-MiEV and Soul. Source spreadsheet is listed at...

For residential sections of driving with frequent stop signs, roundabouts and lights - keeping B Mode on will help as well. You can turn coasting into braking that way, and regen the batteries rapidly. I had to re-train my driving habits, but I'm saving my brakes in a huge way and extending range.

Driving style makes a gigantic difference. On my first day a 26 mi drive ate 40% battery - now it eats 25%. Learning about efficient climate control, coasting, B mode and speed can really affect range.

Indeed, the plastic finish pieces are craptastic. Even before I took delivery on my 2015 with 26 miles on it, the black plastic of the console was showing minor scratches. I'm guessing it's recycled ABS plastic or ssomething similar.

Excellent post, and I also liked your EVSE post comparing the Schneider EVlink to the Leviton EVB40 at http://arijaycomet.com/2014/12/21/comparison-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-evse-leviton-evb40-pst-versus-schneider-ev2430ws-evlink/. It's always good to see what one can get with a step up...

Agreed with the other posters, 62 mi might be pushing it, especially with the Chicago winters. On a brand new 2015 I can do my 44 mi commute with about 15% remaining, and that's in the winter parking in an open lot. With 8 hours of an L1 charge you might be able to make it - then you would only...

It seems like the article is at conflict with the EPA posted numbers, at least for CO2 emissions - http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/refs.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;