Recent content by gatedad11

OK, you are quoting an article that is comparing apples to oranges. Insurance policies do not generally cover construction defects. They are meant to cover sudden, accidental damages. I have posted on other forums(in regards to UL vs.non UL listed EVSE) that an insurance policy has very...

Let me clear one thing up, that seems to have become an issue: Neither your homeowner's insurance nor your auto insurance will deny a claim if a fire results from a non-UL product. There has to be a specific exclusion in the policy that states if a loss occurs due to failure of a non-UL approved...

Genmrough: Modified or not(as in EVSE)has no bearing on insurance coverage. 30+ years as an insurance adjuster, believe me, they(H/O insurance for your home or auto insurance if it is the car you are claiming)would have to pay. Not sure what you mean by not getting paid. The EVSE does NOT...

Ok, let me put my 2 cents in here. I too live in SE PA. For 2 years I drove a Mitsubishi I-MiEV. It had no QC, a slow 3.3 on board charger and only the resistance heater. After one good winter in the Phila area, I made up my mind that I was not going to freeze if I could avoid it. Hence I...

Slightly wrong folder but our local Nissan dealer just e-mailed an "Earth Day" special below: In celebration of Earth Day, O'Neil Nissan is offering the 2015 Nissan Leaf S equipped with Floor Mats and Quick Charger at TREMENDOUS savings! NO MONEY DOWN LEASE Just $293.93 per month, $0 Due at...

Sorry if this has already been covered but I wonder how many people recognize the Bolt in the background of the new series of Chevy ads? Funny that GM would place it almost in the center, although in the back and not in sharp focus. My sense is that they are trying to generate interest in the...

Nobody is claiming that the Soul is the "be all/end all" of EV's. However, 93 miles range is a significant increase in range...basically 10%(from the 84 mile LEAF). In the EV world of Li batteries, a 10% improvement is not marginal and not to be ignored. There are tons of regular Kia Souls on...

Dave: Interesting that for me, the S would be my financial choice but not the car I'd actually buy. It doesn't come with the faster on board charger, nor the upgraded heater nor the QC. I realeze that the QC is very frequently added on to an "S" purchase, but I suspect that anyone who lives...

"...Sure, the Volt is a good concept but it is overpriced with a pathetic 35 miles electric range. We're talking about economics of the long range here and practicality of one-car electric vehicle ownership..." I think if you asked my family, they'd heartily disagree with at least some of your...

Sorry if this has been addressed before, but all that I found was this link. Has it been determined that there is a definitive improvement in the hybrid heater vs the original heaters? I have seen references to the hybrid being better but I wonder if there are any strong endorsements of the new...

Since it seems that Nissan will, before too long, be making an announcement about new and improved battery options in the LEAF( I am certain that most here read the EV news and are aware of the rumors of options of 125 mile and 150 mile battery packs)I wonder if anyone has thought about: 1)Cost...

Just got back from a week in Southern California, most of that time spent in San Diego. I would like to compare my observations of the various EV’s I saw versus what is seen out here in the East Coast. • So many Tesla’s that I lost count. On almost every trip on an interstate or “main road” I...

I think the LEAF looks fine. Most people would probably agree that the Mitsubishi I-MiEV is a goofy looking car. Maybe so, but I cannot tell you the number of women who have said to me"...Oh, your car is soooo cute, I love it...". Absolutely no exaggeration, ANY time I am in a parking lot...

Squirrel: Could you post the details, as well as your location? Thanks, Lou

Swaltner: Great post, although it is unfortunate that you had to endure the injury. I took a similar fall last year, tripping over a rake that fell just as I walked out of my garage. I was being careful not to trip over the trickle charge cord(which was on the floor)and in doing so, knocked over...