Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Nissan LEAF is not perfect!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Restart problems surface with some owners By now, it is likely that you have heard of the LEAF’s restart problems. You are driving along, (or you are sitting somewhere with your LEAF powered up) and the red master warning light … Continue reading →

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The evolution of the automobile

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Electronics may become most significant component For over 100 years now, the internal combustion engine (ICE) has been the most important single component of an automobile. Power, economy of operation, maintenance – all of these have hinged on the engine … Continue reading →

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A changing automobile landscape

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Auto manufacturers looking for a new breed of engineers While 2007 seems to have been the high-water mark for global vehicle production, with over 73 million vehicles produced, almost 61 million for 2009 (the last complete year for compiled information) … Continue reading →

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Where is my Nissan LEAF?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Let’s think about this for a minute, shall we? On March 11, 2011, not yet one full month ago, one of the largest earthquakes in recorded history impacted the country of Japan. If that were not bad enough, the earthquake … Continue reading →

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If you have to ask how far you can go…

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Perhaps an electric vehicle (EV) is not for you just yet Prior to us getting our LEAF, we had visions of really putting it to the test. Driving it up mountains. Taking it to the edge of its limits. Wringing … Continue reading →

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Innovation for All

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Ernie Hernandez

Not just an ad campaign Not long ago, we remember reading or hearing something along the lines of “If you have to tell someone that you’re innovative, then you’re not”. The supposition being that if you truly are innovative, others … Continue reading →

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