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Thanks for the information and I've signed up for the HB event. Fortunately, I live in Surf City so this is only a few minutes from my house. :D ------------------------------------------------------ May 2013 Ford Focus Electric, Ice Storm

Yes, I had MyFord Touch upgraded to 3.51. I also had an additional upgrade (3.6.x) installed at my dealer on this visit.

Last Sunday evening (18 Aug) I returned home with the main (lithium) battery ~ 75% charged, according to My Ford Mobile. On Tue evening (20 Aug), I got in the car to go to dinner, but the car was dead. No lights, radio, nada. I was unable to charge it with my L2 Cripple Creek charger, either. I...

Thanks, Watts-up. The dealer I took my FFE to said that if there was no wiring harness installed, it was very difficult if not impossible to install. I'm not automotive-technical enough to know whether I'm being told the truth or if its a ploy. I trust the dealer, but they are in business to...

My FFE was not equipped with either HomeLink or an Auto-dimming mirror when I purchased it from the dealer. I was informed that a special wiring harness needs to be available in order for one or both to be installed. Has anyone reading this been able to successfully install either, after they...

"Range anxiety" will dissipate as you become more accustomed to your FFE and it, to your driving style. I use an iPhone and have found that the "PlugShare" app is extremely helpful in locating Level 2 charging stations, and whether or not they're available. I was able to use this last week while...

I drove from Carlsbad, CA (north San Diego Co.) to Huntington Beach yesterday, which is 63 miles door-to-door. The AC was on, and I average 65 MPH on the 5 FWY. I made it home with 14 miles indicated as remaining. There were only a few opportunities for re-gen, and most of the trip is perfectly...

I recently asked Southern California Edison to estimate whether or not I would benefit from time-of-day use electricity rates, or would be better off staying on the tiered/flat rate schedule I'm currently on. SCE does this as a service to customers, and I'm under the impression that other...

Plugshare's parent, Xitori http://www.xitori.com has been acquired by Recargo http://www.recargo.com The two will continue to focus on software development related to EVs, and for now, the two apps will continue to be available. My own experience has been that Plugshare's is very accurate and...

Bosch Automotive has announced a sub-$600 ($593) 30 Amp, Level 2 charger: http://www.pluginnow.com/charging_stations According to the representative I spoke with on 24 May, they are Made in the USA (Michigan) and will be available in mid to late June, 2013. HBGuy Huntington Beach, CA 2013...