Nissan Leaf
#121
Re: Nissan Leaf
The actual saudi quote was 8 years, but it was last year. My saudi friends said the comment was placed in several places in their press which is the same as a government statement - according to them. Saudi Arabia can last eight years on low oil prices, says former adviser | World news | The Guardian
#123
Re: Nissan Leaf
Future reality is likely somewhere between my expectations and yours, but I have inertia on my side. People will change for a better product, but currently electric cars are clearly not a better product for most people. It will be interesting to see how much that changes in the coming years.
#124
Re: Nissan Leaf
I asked my friend what he thought of his leaf and this was his reply
Yes, I liked driving my leaf very much, but there were a few limitations: 1. The realistic driving range is 50 miles on a charge 2. You need to charge the car in your garage or somewhere with a modern 3 prong outlet 3. Get the quick charge model, since you never know if you might forget to charge the car 4. You need a second car for long trips For me, it was a perfect car for commuting 27 miles per day!!! A lot of fun to drive. And driving an electric car is one of the two material things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint (I'm no vegan).
Yes, I liked driving my leaf very much, but there were a few limitations: 1. The realistic driving range is 50 miles on a charge 2. You need to charge the car in your garage or somewhere with a modern 3 prong outlet 3. Get the quick charge model, since you never know if you might forget to charge the car 4. You need a second car for long trips For me, it was a perfect car for commuting 27 miles per day!!! A lot of fun to drive. And driving an electric car is one of the two material things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint (I'm no vegan).
#125
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Re: Nissan Leaf
Depending how and where the electricity came from, the carbon footprint may or may not be reduced in an electric car. Coal fired plants for example, still pollute in order to charge batteries.
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Re: Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf or Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust
#127
Re: Nissan Leaf
I don't know what they're like to maintain, but from a short trip in one, seemed okay.
One benefit to them in Boston, at least is the plenty of reserved spots at the T parking lots for electric cars up front, which includes ability to charge up in the parking fee.
One benefit to them in Boston, at least is the plenty of reserved spots at the T parking lots for electric cars up front, which includes ability to charge up in the parking fee.
#128
Re: Nissan Leaf
I think you may be allowing your love of electric vehicles to color your opinion.
Future reality is likely somewhere between my expectations and yours, but I have inertia on my side. People will change for a better product, but currently electric cars are clearly not a better product for most people. It will be interesting to see how much that changes in the coming years.
Future reality is likely somewhere between my expectations and yours, but I have inertia on my side. People will change for a better product, but currently electric cars are clearly not a better product for most people. It will be interesting to see how much that changes in the coming years.
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Re: Nissan Leaf
It has a diesel engine for back up to charge the batteries, but not to power said vehicle
#131
Re: Nissan Leaf
OH has gone off for a week of hard slog at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. Just about all of the car manufacturers will be showing some kind of electric vehicle prototype.. including porsche. They obviously think that this is the direction we're all heading.
Someone posted the idea of being able to swap out the batteries for a charged one.. what a great idea! I know that Renault's business model for their electric car in france (a Nissan Leaf with a Renault badge) was that you leased the battery and had it replaced as necessary. IIRC their lease fee for this was $50 a month.
Someone posted the idea of being able to swap out the batteries for a charged one.. what a great idea! I know that Renault's business model for their electric car in france (a Nissan Leaf with a Renault badge) was that you leased the battery and had it replaced as necessary. IIRC their lease fee for this was $50 a month.
#132
Re: Nissan Leaf
the internets the Hammerhead had a 3.37 bhp 19-battery 96-volt DC electric motor whereas the Leaf has a 110hp synchronous AC motor with a 24kWh lithium ion battery.
#133
Re: Nissan Leaf
We can argue about this at great length, but looking from a global perspective, the most likely and logical solution is that countries with rapidly increasing number of cars that need NEW infrastructure are better suited to new technology, rather than the mature economies of North America and Western Europe, where there is already good infrastructure, but for different technology.
#134
Re: Nissan Leaf
.... I know that Renault's business model for their electric car in france (a Nissan Leaf with a Renault badge) was that you leased the battery and had it replaced as necessary. IIRC their lease fee for this was $50 a month.
#135
Re: Nissan Leaf
For what its worth, my father went to sea in 1945 and his ship had "turbo-electric" power. The steam plant ran a generator which in turn ran a motor. [And no, it was not a submarine].