Comments on: Nissan and GM Launch their Electric Cars; LEAF to Cost Almost $10K Less than Volt

By: Gm launch | Harrymountbattenwindsor

Gm launch | Harrymountbattenwindsor — Mon, 30 May 2011 11:20:47 +0000

[...] Nissan and GM Launch their Electric Cars; LEAF to Cost Almost $10KEven though there are many similarities and differences, both Nissan and GM are betting that U.S. auto buyers will embrace the plug with open arms. … [...] Nissan and GM Launch their Electric Cars; Leaf to Cost Almost $10K Less than Volt (triplepundit.com) [...] Address: http://harrymountbattenwindsor.co.cc/2011/05/30/gm-launch/ « Martin cambell Trackbackno comment untill now [...]

By: Rob Bryan

Rob Bryan — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:56:00 +0000

Steve, I disagree with range being a red herring. If you can only own one car, range is relevant. “Average” gets you 80% of your driving but what do you do when you need to take a 500 mile trip? Rent?

As a two car family, we’re looking at the Leaf but wouldn’t if we didn’t have the Hybrid Highlander for mountain trips and big snow.

On another note, Colorado, being a very green state with generous incentives, the lack of a 4WD BEV is surprising. 2WD can be a serious deficiency much of the time here.

By: Fred

Fred — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:58:19 +0000

Waiting for the plug in car to arrive has been too much for me, so I bought an ebike. Now I am feeling even worth, I love driving by the gas stations and totally enjoy the quiet tone of my electric motor. I will by any plug in driving at least 100 miles on one charge.

By: Solo Carpoolers: Do HOV Lanes Discriminate? | Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:21:52 +0000

[...] batteries and gasoline, with the Prius getting the best mileage at about 45 miles per gallon. New plug-in hybrids contain more batteries than those models and can be recharged, upping mileage to 70 miles per [...]

By: Jeff DeWitt

Jeff DeWitt — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:32:15 +0000

The Volt cost more than the Leaf because it’s a real car that can be used in the real world.

Pure electrics are all very nice for short commutes in decent weather, but for longer drives in the dark with heat, AC, lights and or wipers the range is going to really drop, and it’s not like you can restart a dead Leaf by pouring a gallon of watts into it!

The Volt is something new, and I wish GM success with it. If the technology is successful they will spread it across their car lines and the cost will drop considerably.

Pure electrics like the Leaf will always have limited markets until and unless we come up with considerably better batteries that can be charged quickly.

By: Bright Puma » Blog Archive » Evatran’s Plugless Power Makes EV Charging as Simple as Parking

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:19:08 +0000

[...] the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt, charging infrastructure and charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles, were the hot product [...]

By: Evatran’s Plugless Power Makes EV Charging as Simple as Parking | Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:04:11 +0000

[...] the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt, charging infrastructure and charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles, were the hot product [...]

By: Bright Puma » Blog Archive » Nissan Leaf Test Drive and First Impressions

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:31:21 +0000

[...] Earlier this week, I wrote about the launch of Nissan’s first fully-electric vehicle, the LEAF, and General Motors’ “parallel-hybrid” EV, the Chevy Volt. To briefly recap, the LEAF will have an MSRP of $32,780, leaving it close to $22,000 after Federal and State rebates. It has a range of 100 miles on a full charge, comes with an 8-year/100K mile battery warranty, and will be available for delivery to select cities starting in December. [...]

By: Nissan Leaf Test Drive and First Impressions | Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:05:26 +0000

By: Steve Puma

Steve Puma — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:30:14 +0000

Personally, I don't care much about the fuel consumption when the gas engine is running. The reason, is that it should not be running, most of the time. (See my comments in the article, and my response to Detfan)

In addition, since it does not directly power the wheels in any way, the engine, more correctly referred to as a generator, should be much more efficient that another motors of similar size. While this is speculation on my part, it makes sense, since there would be significantly less load.

By: Steve Puma

Steve Puma — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:24:46 +0000

I am curious why you think so. Perhaps we are not ready to flip the switch to a “gassless”, as you put it, society today, but there is certainly no reason why you can't sell a car like this. Many, many studies have shown that most people only drive less than 40 miles a day. In addition, those same people would charge their vehicles at night, so they wouldn't need charging stations. People falling under those two criteria need nothing else.

It is not putting the cart before the horse, because others are working on the infrastructure, including almost all electric utilities, and numerous startup companies that have already developed charging solutions. It will all be rolled-out simultaneously, with efforts such as the EV Project.

By: Ckimosabe18

Ckimosabe18 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:35:30 +0000

If you want to drive something called a leaf and if you want to drive something that looks like that then go for it. Looks like just another Nerd Schmuck Mobile.

By: Jjss22189

Jjss22189 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:27:29 +0000

These cars are putting the cart before the horse as much as we need them and want them we as a society are truly not ready for them on the grand scale. Could it work?….maybe but not likely until many changes are made to support a gasless society. I hope for the best.

By: Rsmereka

Rsmereka — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:38:14 +0000

An interesting fact about the Volt is that GM won't tell us it's fuel consumption when the ICE kicks in. That raises a big red flag for me. How about you?