Yanquetino
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I must confess that I am not at all impressed with the "ideas" that the Carnegie Mellon students are suggesting for the next-generation Leaf:
Nissan, CMU Already Working on How To Improve Next Leaf EV
An onboard refrigerator? Videogames on the windshield? Posture reminders? :?
Perhaps mine is the sole voice in the wilderness, but I just can't imagine anyone opting for a vehicle because it "boasts" such bells-and-whistles. If Nissan truly wants to stay ahead of the competition, it should simply focus on increasing its range (improved batteries, an aluminum chassis, carbon fiber body panels, etc.).
Beyond that, if Nissan really wants to add more amenities, I would much rather see a larger solar array on the roof to help cool the cabin when parked in the sun. This would, of course, also improve the Leaf's range, by reducing the A/C drain on the batteries.
My $0.02 worth, anyway.
Nissan, CMU Already Working on How To Improve Next Leaf EV
An onboard refrigerator? Videogames on the windshield? Posture reminders? :?
Perhaps mine is the sole voice in the wilderness, but I just can't imagine anyone opting for a vehicle because it "boasts" such bells-and-whistles. If Nissan truly wants to stay ahead of the competition, it should simply focus on increasing its range (improved batteries, an aluminum chassis, carbon fiber body panels, etc.).
Beyond that, if Nissan really wants to add more amenities, I would much rather see a larger solar array on the roof to help cool the cabin when parked in the sun. This would, of course, also improve the Leaf's range, by reducing the A/C drain on the batteries.
My $0.02 worth, anyway.