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I can complain about it , but it is what it is . Besides , w/o an active thermal management system for the Leaf battery , I am not sure if the Leaf battery is happy with DCFC ? God bless Wyr |
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08-15-16, 08:38 AM | #63 | |
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Our '13 Volt has been ours for 1 year now. We also have a 2012 Leaf for about 9 months. The reason the Volt is holding its value so much better is due to its extra versatility. You give up nothing with the Volt, but the Leaf can be limiting at times. The SO and I both have charging stations available at our employers. She drives the Leaf most days and her commute is 33 miles each way. Still showing 11 bars, but she is a lead foot. We also installed new Ecopia 422s a few months ago. It seems like they took a long time to break in, but the economy numbers are starting to stay well above 4 miles per kwh now. (Not bad considering she drives 72-75mph almost the entire distance). Last edited by Roostre; 08-15-16 at 09:10 AM.. Reason: clarity |
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08-15-16, 09:06 AM | #64 |
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I would say my electrical background had something to do with my interest in EV's .
I would have to agree , the Volt probably holds its value better because it is not an in town only car . How many miles did it take for your Ecopia tires to regain there Low Rolling Resistance ? God bless Wyr |
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The time/mileage to develop low rolling resistance is fascinating. Any ideas on what the tire physical properties are that allow this?
You would think that a tire would initially be most "stiff" and therefore have the least rolling resistance. Obviously that is not correct . . . . Steve
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Not sure, but I've read that LRR tires are actually best just before they are completely worn out.
Hypothesis included that the height of the rubber allows more tread flex, which uses/wastes more energy. Not an expert, but it sounds reasonable to me. |
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Seems like I have read they use " harder " rubber on LRR tires , compared to " conventional " tires .
I have also read that they absorb less energy when they are almost worn out . God bless Wyr |
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Our Leaf dropped from 10 bars to 9 bars last week .
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It was really nice having all 12 cap bars, but I knew from seeing a lot of 6 temp bar time in summers that it wouldn't last, and we are now at 11. |
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