Monthly Archives: August 2012

Nissan responds to LEAF challenges

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

Not much reading between the lines needed This news has been out for over a week now, but we’ve not had the opportunity to write about it until now. Nissan announced the hiring of David Champion, former Consumer Reports Auto … Continue reading →

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Nissan LEAF battery capacity loss – last in a series

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

What does it all mean? For the last several weeks, Living LEAF has been writing about the loss of battery capacity in the Nissan LEAF. Owners on the My Nissan LEAF (MNL) forum have devoted over 3,000 posts to this … Continue reading →

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California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Owner Survey Results

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

California Center for Sustainable Energy completes EV Survey The California Center for Sustainable Energy surveyed more than 2,500 electric vehicle (EV) owners to provide the state with its most comprehensive data compiled to date regarding the usage of EVs in … Continue reading →

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Ford C-Max Hybrid is a mileage champ

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway, 47 mpg combined The facts are that in the real world not everyone can live with the restrictions required of an electric vehicle (EV) such as the Nissan LEAF. In keeping with the idea … Continue reading →

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Nissan LEAF battery capacity loss – Fourth in a series

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

I think my head is about to explode! I’ve reviewed another twenty pages or so of posts, which now brings us to page 100 of what is now an almost 300 page long conversation on the My Nissan LEAF (MNL) forum … Continue reading →

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2013 Nissan LEAF to be more affordable

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

Low cost LEAF in our future According to a report in the Japanese press the 2013 Nissan LEAF will offer more range and a lower price. Of course, they are writing about the Japanese model, but it is not out of … Continue reading →

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