gregn
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Thanks for sharing that video. It presents areal world vies it seems for a folks that are looking at or are new to EVs.
Tire pressures. I use the provided air compressor that comes with the car. If you leave the car on when you top up you will get a single horn honk @ 36 and a triple at 41psi. I use the triple for setting mine. Quick and easy.
It would have been nice if he showed the battery temp at the end of the run and the charge rate he got as well. Most of the time we shouldn't run the battery down that low as a norm. 20% is safe or a bit lower depending on you needs for the trip. I wonder how many times that trip could be repeated before battery heat slowed the charge rate too much to be practical. This is a test I plan to do this summer or when ever it decides to stop being winter here. 30F and snow this morning in Vermont.
It is nice to see a presentation like that. It's a car. People want to treat them as such. We all know we can eek out some impressive miles with some diligent hypermiling. Its a fun challenge and rewarding. Not everyone wants to play that game though. Most want to get to their destination. For folks converting to be aware of what they have with an EV this kind of education is important. Also important is getting EVs closer to what people are used to. Its happening. Helping folks be honest about their needs too.
For me the Leaf is perfect for what I do. Gets me anywhere in the state and back on a charge or may be with one top up. I can get to Boston or Montreal if I want. Not in the winter may be. Good for now. I will be getting a more suitable traveler in the future.
Again thanks for posting.
Greg
Tire pressures. I use the provided air compressor that comes with the car. If you leave the car on when you top up you will get a single horn honk @ 36 and a triple at 41psi. I use the triple for setting mine. Quick and easy.
It would have been nice if he showed the battery temp at the end of the run and the charge rate he got as well. Most of the time we shouldn't run the battery down that low as a norm. 20% is safe or a bit lower depending on you needs for the trip. I wonder how many times that trip could be repeated before battery heat slowed the charge rate too much to be practical. This is a test I plan to do this summer or when ever it decides to stop being winter here. 30F and snow this morning in Vermont.
It is nice to see a presentation like that. It's a car. People want to treat them as such. We all know we can eek out some impressive miles with some diligent hypermiling. Its a fun challenge and rewarding. Not everyone wants to play that game though. Most want to get to their destination. For folks converting to be aware of what they have with an EV this kind of education is important. Also important is getting EVs closer to what people are used to. Its happening. Helping folks be honest about their needs too.
For me the Leaf is perfect for what I do. Gets me anywhere in the state and back on a charge or may be with one top up. I can get to Boston or Montreal if I want. Not in the winter may be. Good for now. I will be getting a more suitable traveler in the future.
Again thanks for posting.
Greg