hill
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Seems like Japan is having issues too.
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1082483_japans-electric-taxis-falling-out-of-favor-with-drivers#comment-1000151008" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I know they're doing a lot more QC'ing but still ... jeez. This is NOT the kind of story that make you run out and buy a Leaf. Still - after 2yrs of ownership - I'm able to eek out 100 miles - so ... I'm not complaining.
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http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1082483_japans-electric-taxis-falling-out-of-favor-with-drivers#comment-1000151008" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Blankets? Oh yea ... I'd sure ride in THAT taxi."... Nissan Leaf's government subsidized attempt to garner support with taxi drivers is failing spectacularly. In less than 2 years of use, the 60 mile battery has degraded to 30 miles per charge. Instead of 15 minutes to charge the battery, it now takes 40 minutes. This is wasted time for taxi drivers. To save energy as much as possible, some drivers are shunning the car's heater in favor of chemical pocket warmers, and even blankets ..."
I know they're doing a lot more QC'ing but still ... jeez. This is NOT the kind of story that make you run out and buy a Leaf. Still - after 2yrs of ownership - I'm able to eek out 100 miles - so ... I'm not complaining.
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