Re: [EVDL] Re Leaf-Test ON NPR Radio - mis-information
Allow me to add my 2 cents worth on "Range Anxiety".
I've been driving a PHEV Prius for one year and drive almost exclusively
with the EFI fuse removed which makes it impossible for the engine to
start. So, I'm essentially driving an EV.
What the lay gas-guzzler driver doesn't understand is that every single
morning when I back out of my garage, I have a full electron tank. No
gas-guzzler driver can say that. Other than when you want to drive to
Florida, you're daily commute is always covered. So, you can't possibly
have any anxiety about that.
BTW, don't forget about our free "EV Fest", Toronto's premier Electric &
Hybrid Vehicle Fall Festival, on Sunday, October 17th at
Toyota-On-the-Park, 1077 Leslie St @ Eglinton in Toronto. You'll see all
kinds of Plug-In Hybrids and Electric Vehicles, both from major
manufacturers as well as conversions and hobbyists. Please register the
whole family for free tickets on the EV Fest website (www.EVFest.ca) and
drop by for a free BBQ and say "Hi" on Sunday.
~ Erik (KlnAir4U)
evAlbum.com/3497
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Subject: Re: [EVDL] Re Leaf-Test ON NPR Radio - mis-information
From: Roger Heuckeroth <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, October 12, 2010 9:39 am
To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List <[email protected]>
I think it could have been a little more positive, but a reporters job
is to stay objective. This is exactly how a non-EV-enthusiast would
perceive this car. Range anxiety is a very real obstacle to the electric
car. Most people will buy it as their second car. However, I think long
term experience would prove that it becomes their FIRST car, and the ICE
becomes their second car. Also, as more and more charge stations become
reality, range anxiety will become less and less of a factor.
Allow me to add my 2 cents worth on "Range Anxiety".
I've been driving a PHEV Prius for one year and drive almost exclusively
with the EFI fuse removed which makes it impossible for the engine to
start. So, I'm essentially driving an EV.
What the lay gas-guzzler driver doesn't understand is that every single
morning when I back out of my garage, I have a full electron tank. No
gas-guzzler driver can say that. Other than when you want to drive to
Florida, you're daily commute is always covered. So, you can't possibly
have any anxiety about that.
BTW, don't forget about our free "EV Fest", Toronto's premier Electric &
Hybrid Vehicle Fall Festival, on Sunday, October 17th at
Toyota-On-the-Park, 1077 Leslie St @ Eglinton in Toronto. You'll see all
kinds of Plug-In Hybrids and Electric Vehicles, both from major
manufacturers as well as conversions and hobbyists. Please register the
whole family for free tickets on the EV Fest website (www.EVFest.ca) and
drop by for a free BBQ and say "Hi" on Sunday.
~ Erik (KlnAir4U)
evAlbum.com/3497
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [EVDL] Re Leaf-Test ON NPR Radio - mis-information
From: Roger Heuckeroth <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, October 12, 2010 9:39 am
To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List <[email protected]>
I think it could have been a little more positive, but a reporters job
is to stay objective. This is exactly how a non-EV-enthusiast would
perceive this car. Range anxiety is a very real obstacle to the electric
car. Most people will buy it as their second car. However, I think long
term experience would prove that it becomes their FIRST car, and the ICE
becomes their second car. Also, as more and more charge stations become
reality, range anxiety will become less and less of a factor.
Steven Lough wrote:
> I strongly URGE any one reading this message, who has a Log-In and
> Pass Word to NPR, to give this Andria the "What For"
>
> Her comment on " I'm also going to have to think about how I use my
> radio, heater and wipers because they can all run a battery down
> pretty quickly." ( What a Crock)
>
> In all fairness, Maybe..the Air Conditioning, or the HEATER
> maybe... a little loss in Range.
>
> But this is just another case of a reporter not knowing the facts, or
> the NISSAN guy riding long side of her NOT seting her straight on
> power usage...
>
> Listen to the 4 minute report and then Call or Write her editors..
>
> John Paramore wrote:
>
>> Here's a toy for you Steve. This was up as the first of a three-
>> part on
>> NPR's Morning Edition. You can read, or click on the speaker button
>> above the Leaf Photo to listen.
>>
>> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130362812
>>
>> Hard to have an opinion here because when you know a little about EV
>> applications the reporter comes off as downright silly, but
>> looking at
>> her in a different way she represents an awful lot of potential
>> buyers
>> who'll get wadded panties over imagined shortcomings without being
>> able
>> to see the answers or the realities that show 200 or more miles of
>> range is rarely needed.
>>
>> John
>>
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