Recent content by timhebb

Didn't see your reply til now. No, since I've been driving the new one, the energy efficiency has climbed to match that of the old car. And the new (to me) Leaf just dropped its first capacity bar, which was expected I suppose, so the issue seems more explainable and less troubling. I can...

I recently bought a 2013 Leaf SV with 23,000 miles on the odometer from CarMax, and returned my nearly identical leased '13 Leaf to Nissan (the only major difference being that the leased one had a QC port, which I will miss, but not enough to regret too much, hopefully, since now I have no...

I disagree that "free" charging is a broken model, but I put quotes around it since nothing is ever really free. Volta's ad-supported model (frequently seen at Whole Foods locations, for example) seems to be working and their business growing. Since the cost of L2 charging is so low, it...

LADWP has begun posting ID numbers on its QC chargers along with a phone number for reporting charger outages or other service issues. The phone number - (323) 484-3265 - can be called or texted to notify DWP that a charger is out of service and to request repair. The posted notices request...

Here is the EPA's letter and Notice of Violation to Volkswagen, confirming the claims reported by CNBC above at the bottom of page 3. http://www3.epa.gov/otaq/cert/documents/vw-nov-caa-09-18-15.pdf

From CNBC: "...This software was able to sense when emissions testing was in progress based on the position of the steering wheel, vehicle speed, the duration of the engine's operation and barometric pressure. Once the software picked up on these inputs, it went into a type of "test mode" when...

I mentioned the better reliability record of NRG's chargers in my email to the project manager, and the belief that they had been retrofitted with more durable components to achieve it, but his replies to me did not pick up on that. I also suggested that the manufacturer surely offers a...

A bit of hopeful news on LADWP's ongoing chronic heat-related issues with their network of Quick Chargers deployed around town. Last week I contacted DWP's manager in charge of the project to find out if there were any plans to address the worsening issue. He emailed back: "We are...

Wired.com has published a surprising (to me, at least) explanation of just how the defeat device works, in terms of knowing when to deploy full emissions controls, and when to turn them off. Wired quotes a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, Anna Stefanopoulou...

Thank you!

I'm sending out an SOS (with apologies to Sting) to metro LA Leafers who have LeafSpy equipment and software, and can either lend their help or advise me where to buy an ELM327 locally, quick. Reason: I have been driving a 2011 and then a 2013 Leaf (both leased) for the last four years. But...

Alternatively, you could offer the dealership a deal NOT to disclose their name to MNL and the world in exchange for complying with your additional wishes.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 1212 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Blink network charging station (one only, $1.50/hr. per PlugShare) http://www.sbbg.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://api.plugshare.com/view/location/7817"...

Building on KillaWhat's post above, here's one possible approach. Meet with GM of dealership. Say you have decided to file criminal fraud charges if not remedied. Say you bought the vehicle because it was represented as having a new battery. Play brief clip of incriminating recording(s)...

Just my 2¢ worth, but I'm inclined to agree with Tony that finding an attorney (one who drives a Leaf or other BEV) may be adviseable. The dealership is almost certainly going to have one (or more). At the very least I would spend some time calling attorneys for advice as they are sometimes...