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Category Archives: Nissan LEAF
Another expensive out-of-warranty repair
One morning recently when I unplugged and started my vehicle I saw a warning lamp on the dashboard. I had seen this lamp once several years before after charging at a faulty public charging station. I wasn’t too concerned, the … Continue reading
Posted in Electric Car, Level 2 EV Charger, Newton Nissan, Nissan LEAF
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New Battery – 6 Month Status Check – Looking Good
At the end of November 2016 I took my LEAF in to get the traction battery replaced as it had worn out. I have been tracking the status of the new battery using an application called LEAF Spy Pro. This … Continue reading
Why did this Audi park in an EV charging space?
Because it’s an EV!! This is the first sighting for me of the Audi A3 e-Tron plug-in hybrid car. I was surprised to learn they start at $38,900 which is pretty decent for an Audi which one expects to be … Continue reading
Posted in BMW i3, Carvana, Electric Car, Level 2 EV Charger, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S
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New Battery at 99,000 Miles
End of life for the old battery Even with workplace charging I only had 8 miles to spare on a full charge. Fall temperatures reduced the range from what I was getting in the summer. With a cold snap due … Continue reading
Posted in BMW i3, Chevy Bolt EV, Electric Car, Newton Nissan, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model 3
Tagged Lizard Battery
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HCA becomes leading EV friendly employer in Tennessee, second only to Nissan.
HCA is a major employer in Nashville, with the recent opening of a new downtown office building in Nashville called Capitol View, HCA now has 26 EV charging stations for the use of employees (14 at Capitol View and 12 … Continue reading
Posted in Electric Car, GE Durastation, Level 2 EV Charger, Nissan LEAF
Tagged Capitol View, GE, HCA
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JLong extension cord provides access to blocked charging units
I was low on charge when I arrived at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt to attend an AITP meeting. I usually charge my car there during the monthly meetings. This month both Blink charging spaces were blocked by a construction dumpster. … Continue reading
Rapid charging space blocked overnight by EV driver.
It’s bad enough when an EV charging space is blocked by an SUV, that’s inconsiderate at best. What’s worse? When an EV driver parks his/her EV in a rapid charging space and leaves it overnight. As you can see in … Continue reading
Posted in CHAdeMO, Electric Car, Level 3 EV Charger, Nissan LEAF, Opinion
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Fifth Capacity Bar Lost at 96,500 Miles
Just 8,000 miles and five months after losing the fourth capacity bar my LEAF has lost its fifth capacity bar. The loss this time has occurred twice as fast and after half the miles as it did previously which does … Continue reading
Posted in Electric Car, Nissan LEAF
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Nissan Electric Vehicle Initiative collapses in US
Six years ago Nissan were one of only three manufacturers that sold electric vehicles and the LEAF established itself as a leading EV the world over, especially in the USA where sales took off in 2013/14. Fast forward six years … Continue reading
Posted in Electric Car, Nissan LEAF, Opinion, Uncategorized
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Nissan HQ Upgrade more Rapid Charging Stations
Nissan recently upgraded two of their rapid charging stations located in their employee parking lot. The majority of DC Fast Charge stations now sport the new style push on / pull off connectors which are much easier to use than … Continue reading
Posted in CHAdeMO, Level 3 EV Charger, Nissan LEAF
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