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Post by Brian on Sept 14, 2012 22:36:01 GMT 11
I like to know the basics of the vehicle I drive, be it car, motor bike, truck, or helicopter.
With Fossil Fuel Burners, there was/ is plenty of information available.
However, all-electric cars are very new. Yes, I understand about commercial confidentiality, and therefore Nissan's reluctance to reveal too much technical detail.
But it would be great if Nissan could produce something like " The LEAF for Dummies ". After all, we know there are far fewer moving parts with an electric vehicle, so it should not be too hard. But information on the motor, water cooling jacket, engine oil lubrication, drive mechanism, formula for range forecasting, battery management system, motor controller ? board, climate control, etc, in general terms, would be most welcome.
For example, I was intrigued when the LEAF is at rest, with no climate control or other accessories switched on, it sounds like a fan or motor is running. It turns out that this is the motor cooling pump running. Did you know that ?
Lots of questions to which I would like answers.
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Post by David on Nov 14, 2012 20:00:23 GMT 11
Has anybody got roof racks onto their leaf. I had them on my old car and need them to transport my kayak.
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Post by Jim Hare on Nov 17, 2012 17:06:45 GMT 11
@ Abihannad, Not on mine. Wonder if the shape of the roof or large windscreen impacts roof racks?
@ Brian, my Dad is a mechanical engineer and wondered about potential overheating if going up a steep grade for extended periods. I remember driving in California and you could be on a 20ยบ uphill grade for several kms at a time.
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Post by Brian on Nov 18, 2012 21:27:49 GMT 11
Nissan should be able to tell us if a roof rack is possible. They probably would not encourage them due to the drag adversely affecting range. I always remove mine from my FFB wagon when not in use to avoid the drag and increased fuel consumption. Yes, Jim, I look to the West Australian summer with interest. My electric motor bike came with NiMeHyd batteries which did not particularly like the W.A. summer heat, and the climb up the 700 ft hill averaging 70 k.p.h. on a hot day would often trigger the hot battery warning light. So your Dad was right in that case. But since I changed these batteries to Li Ions, I haven't had the problem, and have been able to remove two battery cooling fans. So, from observation, and what I understand, Li Ions have an excellent heat tolerance. So, for the LEAF, I am optimistic.
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Post by Jim Hare on Nov 19, 2012 8:05:17 GMT 11
That's great to hear! Imagine we would have heard about it from overseas if this were even a minor issue.
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