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Forum: Conservation 04-28-17, 09:08 AM
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Posted By stevehull
Pinball, I realize that set of EV charger...

Pinball,

I realize that set of EV charger instructions is on another post, but you might want to update it and post it here as it may have a lot more exposure on this thread.

I had to chuckle...
Forum: Conservation 04-28-17, 08:10 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 46,626
Posted By stevehull
Pinball, You posted a while back on your own...

Pinball,

You posted a while back on your own built charger for your Volt. Would this same set of plans, parts, kit and testing rig work for a Leaf?

Steve
Forum: Conservation 04-25-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 46,626
Posted By stevehull
Pinball, You are correct that the older...

Pinball,

You are correct that the older Leafs lost battery range due to incomplete battery cooling. The 2018 (and ? earlier) have added extra cooling according to what I have read.

Nissan's...
Forum: Conservation 04-25-17, 11:58 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 46,626
Posted By stevehull
The 2018 Nissan Leaf may give the Chevy Bolt a...

The 2018 Nissan Leaf may give the Chevy Bolt a run for the $. The battery for the new Leaf will be about the same as the Bolt and the Leaf has a much nicer interior.

The 2018 model Leaf will...
Forum: Conservation 12-14-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 46,626
Posted By stevehull
The Bolt should get about 3.5 miles per kWhr so...

The Bolt should get about 3.5 miles per kWhr so 10 kWhrs per day should get you about 13,000 miles per year with zero dino juice.

I am going to add to my solar array (currently at 12.7 kW) with...
Forum: Conservation 11-15-16, 09:58 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 46,626
Posted By stevehull
I can't wait to buy one. I have about 12 kW...

I can't wait to buy one.

I have about 12 kW of roof mounted solar that supplies me with ~ 2/3rds of my electric power needs. If I add in a Bolt (@ ~ 300 kWhrs/month), I can rationally expand my...
Forum: Conservation 01-21-16, 01:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 46,626
Posted By stevehull
Hamster, Sadly, I agree with you on the...

Hamster,

Sadly, I agree with you on the future price of gasoline and other oil derived products (plastics, fertilizers, etc).

We have already seen gasoline at ~ $4+ a gallon here in Oklahoma a...
Forum: Conservation 01-21-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 46,626
Posted By stevehull
Wrytwister Let's take your numbers and do...

Wrytwister

Let's take your numbers and do the math. You use gasoline at $2/gallon, your car at average of 30 mpg. You didn't specify a yearly mileage so let's put in 15,000 miles per year.
...
Forum: Conservation 01-08-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 46,626
Posted By stevehull
Pinball, You have had your Volt for a few...

Pinball,

You have had your Volt for a few years and have done exceptionally well. Do you anticipate getting a Bolt with the larger range?

Here is the undercurrent (so to speak) question. Is...
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