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Hello all, I have been contacted by a law firm that is considering a Class Action Lawsuit against the state of Illinois for the "Alternative Fuel Rebates" suspension. I basically confirmed that I didn't get my rebate but did not commit further... Having never been part of a lawsuit (class action...

I also had a EVSE fail last week.. a clipper creek unit.. I gave them a call and they were very pro-active in making sure I was taken care of. I was impressed with their response and solution.. Just thought I'd give a shout out to a good EVSE provider. For the record, they sent out a new unit...

Found my own answer, doesn't look like they save all that much.. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/conserve/fuel_economy_tires_light.html I think my new tires will be a bit stickier and quieter

I would agree with you except.. That this is my only car ( I have a BMW motorcycle for interstate & pleasure travel ), so in addition to commuting I also have to use it to visit family friends & general errands. In the summer I plug in about every Tuesday, Thursday & Weekends, I am not shy...

Hello all, It's nice to know that I am not alone in some of my disillusionment with Ford. I have been a life long Ford owner and I jumped into the FFE experience with both feet. After the newness of the EV ownership wore off, I am starting to feel like a second class citizen. I get monthly...

I have noticed that my tires are getting louder with wear. In a vehicle that is nice and quite like an EV the noise is bothersome. So, I am looking for a quiet tire in addition to run-flat and LRR. How much range do you lose if you go with a non LRR tire? 2%-5% ? more?

lietuviukasd, Thank you for relaying that information. It would be great if they free up the funds from the budget. Even if they don't, it probably won't stop me from continuing to buy electric. I could always use an extra 4 grand though and that helps take the sting out of the rapid...

Hello, I am curious as to whether anyone from Illinois who is expecting a refund has received any "official" notifications from the state. The web site still says the program is still suspended while still offering the rebate. I have left an email to the department as well as a phone call...

I don't have an issue with them suspending/canceling the program.. I do have a problem with the way they canceled it.. I could see a statement saying "going forwards the rebates will be cancelled". But for them to retroactively cancel rebate applications that have been in the system for almost a...

I am also on the outs for 4 grand.. I purchased my FFE (may 2014) and mailed the application in as soon as I got my evplate (early july 2014). I was hoping to apply that 4 grand to the balance of the loan ( yeah I bought it ) to offset the enormous depreciation of the first gen EV. At least I...

Just my 2 cents .. I have a gut feeling that things are going to get a bit rough for EV's over the next few years 1. Cheap Gas 2. Big Oil / Big Money running politics a. reduction or elimination of rebates/CARB b. special regulations/taxes for EV's 3. Too many competing standards...

:) , well to be honest I usually set the heat at about 65 and let happen what happens, however as cold as it was, the Heater draw was maxed out no matter what I set the temp at. I also figured that the snow and ice I was plowing through had some effect on range. not to mention the traction...

With single digit temps and some snow on the ground. I got my worst range yet today. I got the low battery icon after 22 miles. after a full charge the guess o meter is showing 35 miles.. This is my first winter with the FFE. I really hope my range comes back in the spring. Listen up Ford...

I have seen after a full charge, 39 miles showing on the GOM.. that being said, I am not an efficient driver unless I need to be. 90% of the time I am within 10 miles from my home and my commute is only 2 miles. I am a lead foot and I crank on the heat and I remote start the car to get the...

That is a good question. If he had the same tech on the phone I did , he probably got tired of dealing with it and just cut his losses. They were less than helpful almost to the point of rude. I did open it up and used a logic probe and multi-tester to see if anything obvious was wrong...

Hello all, I purchased a BOSCH EL-51253 as-is (I was informed that it comes on, then displays "charger fault") from someone on ebay.. The charger is mint and I was given the box/manuals/mounting etc. . I figured I would see if I could fix it myself and if I couldn't I would take the j1772 cord...

The last few times my car was out in the rain /snow . the charger door refused to open. I contacted my local snow plowing guy and explained the issue and he recommended this product that they use to keep switches and valves from freezing up, and snow from sticking to equipment , so far, works...

I've started seeing this message every day now that winter is here.. I am not able to plug in at work so the car just sits in the cold all day.. I have plenty on battery range on the GOM to run errands and make it home ( I work a few miles away from my home). In the summer I usually plug in to...

Unfortunately you are correct. the Taurus is significantly smaller then a Crown Vic. Crown Victoria Wheelbase 114.7 in (2,913 mm) Length 212.0 in (5,385 mm) Width 77.3 in (1,963 mm) Height 56.8 in (1,443 mm) Taurus Wheelbase 106.0 in (2,692 mm)...

I'll believe it when I see another all-electric vehicle besides the FFE, all of their other "EV's" are PHGV's (Plug in Hybrid Gasoline Vehicles) not true EV's. I would like to see an all-electric Escape or Explorer, F-150 and a full sized sedan (Bring back the Crown Vic ?) There is money to be...