Recent content by Mesuge

Again, sorry you seem not able to grasp the subject matter here, the point is not mute. The Manzanita PiPrius charger was doubling in the function of high power DC/DC converter, not only as charger, that's the significance, so it was recharging the oem pack, hence driving the car. The chinese...

EVdriver> about your chinese junk claim. Well the true situation is that while PiPrius PHEV conversions kits flopped (made by Manzanita Micro), no longer listed on their website, and in Rudman's own words he is still paying the bills for experiments/products in this area (did they ever sold any...

Well, the family in Maine is probably not the best example, check also their "eco" soybean biodiesel car. Speaking of PVs, the price of grid tied system with Pb backup for a couple of overcast days is ~$10/Wh, you need at least 2-4kW to run the equipment, like water pumps, basic tools, kitchen...

The PV power will just pop up over night with the little help of magic wand, one stroke right? Ever seen the PV's industry capacity GW on yearly basis, against the gargantuan energy consumption? It's a joke, and it will remain a joke into the future. That doesn't mean if you live in the...

Oh, do you mean it? Especially in the PHEV variant, assisted hybrids via additional batt. pack - these can provide ~150mpg easily on shorter distances. Hybrids or PHEV variant is just a tool for a special task, if you plan to use it on >100mi highway roundtrips daily, it won't work, in that case...

Why this almost maniacal focus on replacing "gas cars" with friendly greenish EVs if we only fast charge here and there, 300-1000mi range? The last thing this world needs is a fleet of BEVs/PHEVs/EREVs fast charging during peak loads, and this will happen unless it's made prohibitevely expensive...

Hm, this thread was mainly focused on the questions, surrounding when/why is Nissan still delaying disclousure of key features (warranty, life cycle, temp issue recommendations) of their proprietary batt. pack technology in the light of more info-forthcomming competitors. Pls. don't derail it...

sjfotos> agreed, however the Nissan's approach seems so far more like flood the market, be first at all costs. How come that the GM-Volt people can say on camera, they guarantee 8yrs @40mi range with +/- 20% factor? While Nissan refuses to answer it in straightforward fashion. I think people...

Jess> I'm afraid even your recent short update haven't shed more light on the battery pack degradation issue and warranties as you addressed in this thread in Nov 2009. Don't you think it's a bit high time to annouce answers to these legitimate questions and concerns openly? Lets put on the...