Category Archives: Is the Nissan LEAF right for me?

Free Advance Reader Copy of The Electric Car

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Ernie Hernandez

Update: This offer has now expired. Thanks to all of you who requested the advance reader copy. Look for ebook publication on Amazon soon. With National Drive Electric Week almost upon us, what better time than now to publish my … Continue reading →

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Stopgap larger battery 2016 LEAF due this fall

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Ernie Hernandez

2016 LEAF to bridge gap to LEAF 2.0 [UPDATE 6/13/2015] I have confirmation that Nissan’s upper two trim levels will use the new technology battery cells in the current battery modules. Nissan will not confirm the range, but it’s a … Continue reading →

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Tennessee, Connecticut offer EV incentives

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Ernie Hernandez

States encourage EV ownership Connecticut EV buyers will for the first time qualify for rebates up to $3,000. Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell and Toyota Mirai will also qualify for the maximum rebate. Hybrids or EVs with a seven to eighteen … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about battery degradation

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Ernie Hernandez

Battery degradation isn’t that big of a deal for many [UPDATE: Here’s a link to a Facebook post (found here) about a LEAF used as a taxi in the UK that went 100,000 miles in under two years with no … Continue reading →

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LEAF 2.0?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Ernie Hernandez

Did Nissan just show the second generation LEAF in Geneva? Introduced as the Nissan SWAY at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show as a possible European crossover, this new small hatchback could easily fit into another role. My thought is … Continue reading →

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CHAdeMO vs. SAE CCS vs. Tesla Supercharger

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Ernie Hernandez

Who is king of the mountain? While editing my last post, looking at the maps of DC quick chargers in Japan and in the United States, it made me wonder how the coverage would compare when evaluating the three standards … Continue reading →

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