Recent content by 121gigawatts

My 2013 was averaging 70-ish with mixed driving (some hills) and up to 90-95 miles strictly in city. This is optimal conditions, no AC, 70 degrees, stop and go.

What are the main benefits besides being slightly snappier and more stable on an iphone? I have v3.6 and am toying with the idea of going to v3.10 if its that much better.

Thats a creative solution. I cant believe the city enforced that rule on a cul de sac.. Either the sidewalk must have been in pretty bad shape or your city has very little to do.

My favorite thread on every car enthusiast forum is always the "garage" thread, where members show off their stable. This makes even more sense given EV owners have to get even more creative with charging. I want to see them! Show me your garage / charging stations! Im in the middle of spring...

Here's a link to some adapters. All you need is to purchase one of these puppies and you can plug your 110v EVSE into a 220v outlet and charge at 220v 12A. Zero modifications. I'm going to look into building my own adapters, it doesn't look too complicated. These are the exact same EVSE's as the...

I think you're on to something, because they've been working flawlessly in the 20's-30's. I had issues in single digits.

Most cars have something like whats pictured in the link. Most vehicle trunks have 2 sets of notches for multiple systems (for different markets) and that looks to be the case for the Focus. I see a second set of notches, but I wonder if its for some type of tray with storage that goes under the...

Just got off the phone with Chargepoint and you need to have two accounts, one per charger. Looks like my garage subpanel is 100a, so I'll be able to have two 32a EVSEs in my garage! Just bought a second Chargepoint and it'll be here today.

Are they just going to break after being replaced? Is this a fruitless effort?

Anyone have the automatic lock/unlock sensors in the door handle stop working? Mine works half the time, and lately not at all. I changed the batteries in my fobs with no luck. Its under warranty, but thought I'd ask. I have an apt set up with Ford tomorrow.

Are there any complications with using 2 Chargepoint EVSEs at home? I want to be able to charge 2 cars at the same time, and dont want login issues. I'm sure both will have no problems actually charging, but I want to monitor charging data from both vehicles (cost per KWH, ect..). Anyone have...

I was lucky, my garage had 2 (220v) outlets when I bought it, and my entire (100 year old) house's electrical system was updated with a pretty beefy system, not usual for historic homes in my area. When we install solar this month, I'll be adding a couple more 220's further back in the garage so...

Check out the link I posted, and skip to the last 3-4 pages. It seem like its plug and play with an adapter.. I've got to ask, why is a cheap EVSE the tipping point to being the reason you add a 220 to your garage? Surely the 220 is way more expensive than the EVSE. A few years ago I sold my...

Any update on what the exact issue was? Transmission or battery? You never solved the puzzle for us. Earlier in the week while putting the car into reverse, then in drive, I got the wrench check engine light. It said "see manual". Car wouldn't drive and the shifter had little resistance when...

I've checked Amazon, Ebay, next stop is the dealership. Do they make a retractable trunk cover instead of the fixed parcel shelf? The shelf gets in the way whenever I carry cargo, and it would be easier to retract a soft cover instead of a fixed one. I see notches in the trunk for another...