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Tesla Model 3 AWD – Obtained!!

Posted on October 8, 2018

Within hours of posting a blog post (and cross posting on Twitter) detailing the unending wait for a Tesla Model 3 AWD I  received “The Call” from Tesla Las Vegas setting up delivery for October 30th. A coincidence? Maybe. This … Continue reading →

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Tesla Model 3 AWD – Unobtainium?

Posted on October 7, 2018

Order Placed On June 30th 2018 I placed a firm order for a Tesla Model 3 AWD. At that time the AWD version of the Model 3 was just being launched on the market, when I heard the price of … Continue reading →

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Weird glitch with LEAF while driving – No fault found

Posted on July 15, 2018

I was driving home recently with the family from Texas Roadhouse when the LEAF made a beeping noise and I noticed warning lamps on the dash. One warning lamp was the EV System Warning Lamp. In addition to the warning … Continue reading →

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Not glad to see this Tesla Model 3 blocking a charging space.

Posted on July 9, 2018

In Tennessee a Tesla Model 3 is still quite a rare sight, I’ve only seen three in the wild in the last year. You’d think I’d be glad to see another today. Not so much, the Model 3 owner thinks … Continue reading →

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Tesla’s route planner “gas savings” strongly biased towards Model S and X vehicles.

Posted on July 8, 2018

A few months ago Tesla released a route planner to assist prospective owners determine which vehicle would best meet their needs. Having played around with the planner using various vehicle types it seemed the Model S and X vehicles have … Continue reading →

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New Battery – 18 Month Check – Weak Cell?

Posted on June 17, 2018

It’s been 18 months and 22,000 miles since I had the main traction battery replaced in my LEAF. By and large it is fairing well. At 15 months old the battery was showing early signs of degradation. Battery has increased … Continue reading →

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Trio of new Plug In Hybrids spotted in the wild, BMW X5, Honda Clarity and Mitsubishi Outlander.

Posted on March 14, 2018

It always interesting to spot a car for the first time in the wild. Did St. Patrick’s day come early as I found three PHEV’s in the clover today all plugged in and charging? Here are some images of the … Continue reading →

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