Apparently the car could be programmed to support the CAR-to-Home protocol
but we do not know if our American LEAFs contain that programming,or how
to invoke it, right even find out if it is there. We are carefully working with
what we can observe on this "exposed interface" called QC.
The QC handshaking and communication that we observe at various QC machines,
when connected to a LEAF, has given us some insight into the typical protocol
used during a QC, but there is much to the details of the expected protocol
that we do not know. I will explain is simple, non-technical terms. :twisted:
For example, in the "introduction", where the car and QC do their "mating" and
deside if they are sufficiently compatible for intimate relations and the exchange
of vital "fluids", the QC "boasts" of the voltage and maximum current that it
can deliver. The mating "dance" includes a "show me, big boy" demonstration
of the voltage (no current) output capabilities of the QC. Assuming that the (high
voltage) leakage type tests are satisfactory, the mating suddenly gets cautiously
serious.
The car asks for 1 amp of current, and keeps mumbling "give me more", ramping
up to some level of injection that is satisfactory to both participants. Somewhat like
real life, if the car feels under-satisfied for too long, or feels that the suitor is overly
eager, the car can reject the suitor, either with a "no more" request, or something
more brutal - something like cutting it off in mid stream.
The car can quietly remember that there were slight improprieties, or "act out"
and even refuse to consider further couplings, even with gentle, long-time friends.
The car keeps a diary, noting the location of each suitor, in anticipation of
a return engagement. However, it appears that there is no actual exchange
of names, even if it was a "coupling for hire" type of session, apparently
for the traditional privacy reasons.
So, the issues of how long is "too long", and what is considered "over-eager"
is being investigated a bit, but we try to stay on the "satisfied" side of
the ritual, if we can. But, to learn more about the limits of the relationship,
we are a bit "adventurous", and often "try something new".
Yes, I know, I have the remnants of a twisted alien mind!
