tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post1852838238029308226..comments2024-03-25T22:39:09.757-07:00Comments on DaveinOlyWA: Nissan, When Will the LEAF E Be Available?; Long Term EV ViewsDaveinOlyWAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-46168851658234137332015-02-10T05:06:24.617-08:002015-02-10T05:06:24.617-08:00Tesla did it right with the SC network. They made ...Tesla did it right with the SC network. They made sure there was food, shopping, etc. very close by. Its not too late to change new sites. Its not like there a very large preexisting presence!DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-48342796116962880762015-02-09T10:52:59.364-08:002015-02-09T10:52:59.364-08:00Sure we would love more range, but not at the cost...Sure we would love more range, but not at the cost of a heavier battery. We have a small PV system, the BMW is higher efficiency, and it would be in our garage if we could afford it. I'm not sure why there aren't 'lectric lounges around either, or at least Wi-Fi at the charging stations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-11052192438114958952015-02-08T18:42:55.475-08:002015-02-08T18:42:55.475-08:00I used to think that way too Jay but let me relate...I used to think that way too Jay but let me relate a recent experience. I go to Walgrens because 1) need a boost just in case 2) have 2 hours to kill before my next job. So I plug in there but there is nothing to do so I go across the street (which is not as easy as it sounds) to hang out at Jack in the Box doing some work, eating, etc. It would be nice if it was an all in one affair. Picture a lounge with food, refreshment, easy chairs, data centers and a big board that displays everyone who is charging and their status including estimated time to their designated charging goal. This makes hanging out a much easier thing to do!DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-48000498870138714552015-02-08T18:23:50.169-08:002015-02-08T18:23:50.169-08:00Though I think that your dedicated EV cafe concept...Though I think that your dedicated EV cafe concept is still a reach, if one major restaurant chain committed to adding DCFC EVSE to a significant number of their restaurants throughout the region on a reasonable timeframe, that would be deserving of our support. Whether McD's, Shari's, or ........Starbux, we need a decent place to spend 20 minutes to an hour, not some cold dark corner of an empty lot. Walgreens' effort, though noble, was terribly uneven and though their locations are marginal for DCFC, they are generally awful for Level 2 EVSE. Jay Donnawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105352292971460402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-88970456865185581672015-02-07T19:38:41.257-08:002015-02-07T19:38:41.257-08:00keeping the shorter range (and much cheaper) EV on...keeping the shorter range (and much cheaper) EV on the market when the longer range LEAF is released will spur the growth of 2 EV households. What I vision is the smaller, shorter range LEAF for a great price used primarily as single occupant commuting with the larger, more expensive longer range LEAF as a family car for the weekend excursionsDaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-61863822538913705882015-02-07T18:44:29.817-08:002015-02-07T18:44:29.817-08:00In a world where everything leaves one feeling les...In a world where everything leaves one feeling less and less secure, there is a hole to fill with respect to EV range..Sure for 100K one can feel secure in having a 200+ mile fuel tank, but as you said David..not many can afford the price...so...if Nissan can get that range, they will fill the perceived security hole for around 1/2 the price, which will be a good thing.<br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405012851275076781noreply@blogger.com