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Post by Phoebe on Jan 12, 2013 18:57:44 GMT 11
The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival www.hunterevfestival.net/ is held in Newcastle each year. They have asked me to take my LEAF to the next one in October. |
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Post by Brian on Jan 12, 2013 20:40:39 GMT 11
Go show 'em The Best  What is the distance from your place to the show ? |
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Post by Phoebe on Jan 12, 2013 21:37:13 GMT 11
38 km or 76 km round trip - no trouble on one charge.
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Post by Jim Hare on Jan 14, 2013 16:19:59 GMT 11
Fantastic!
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Post by Brian on Jan 14, 2013 20:54:31 GMT 11
And enough to spare for a demonstration / show-off or two  |
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Post by Phoebe on Jan 15, 2013 5:18:25 GMT 11
Yep  |
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Post by Phoebe on Feb 14, 2013 13:41:39 GMT 11
The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival promoted this presentation. I think it is about more than the iMiev, but about electric vehicles in general that's why I have posted it here. Attachments:
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Post by Jim Hare on Feb 15, 2013 7:41:53 GMT 11
Neat! I think the iMiev feeds into the public's criticism of EVs as it is essentially a quirky SmartCar. The LEAF is so great as it is a really nice car that has the added benefit of being an EV. In other words no compromises other than range, only advantages. The LEAF is what everyone should be thinking of when EVs come to mind. |
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Post by Phoebe on May 15, 2013 14:15:10 GMT 11
My LEAF is now registered to attend this Festival, 27 October, and they are going to ask Kloster Nissan at Hamilton, who were recently licensed to sell and service the LEAF, to come, too, so there could be more than one LEAF there ;D
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Post by Jim Hare on May 16, 2013 11:41:38 GMT 11
With the new sticker price it may be more than a novelty and might get people seriously interested! That would be great!
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Post by Feng on May 31, 2013 11:11:38 GMT 11
I hope to have my LEAF by October, what are the chances of organising a group of LEAF owners there? Good PR!
Not stealing your thunder Phoebe, and getting there from Sydney for me might be interesting without a pit stop along the way!
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Post by duncan on May 31, 2013 11:44:30 GMT 11
ahhh that's what had ruled it out for me....I'd love to attend something like this but getting there, and back, is logistically challenging!
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Post by Feng on May 31, 2013 11:53:30 GMT 11
If only there was a Chargepoint half way there or something at Westfields Tuggerah. I have a friend who lives in the Central Coast who can help get me across the line.
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Post by Phoebe on May 31, 2013 13:53:45 GMT 11
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Post by Feng on May 31, 2013 14:26:19 GMT 11
Thanks Phoebe. Looking forward to joining the fray, just getting excited about it all at this stage. I shouldn't get ahead of myself!
There's also also a NRMA Chargepoint at Kotara but it seems offline. Between that and Mildren Nissan in Artarmon is 141km which might be cutting it too close.
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Post by Brian on May 31, 2013 22:33:50 GMT 11
Welcome, Feng, good to have you ' aboard '. I don't know how hilly that route is, but with 100% charge, non-Duncan type driving , and careful energy conservation you should make 141 kms. With care, I believe 160 kms to ' empty ' is realistic. |
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Post by Phoebe on Jun 1, 2013 9:55:44 GMT 11
I've more or less done the route Feng is talking about. It's OK coming out of Sydney but I found it very difficult going towards Sydney - I think there is more up hill that way. And I never did more than 75 kph on the Freeway, and the trucks nearly run up the back up you at that speed 'cos they think you are too slow.
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Post by Brian on Jun 1, 2013 20:06:53 GMT 11
With luck, a future version of the LEAF's sat nav will be more EV friendly, take into account contours ( hills ) on the route, and advise the guessometer accordingly Keep dreaming ;D |
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Post by Feng on Jun 2, 2013 19:43:03 GMT 11
When they offer you charging at the festival, will it be DC quickcharge or just regular charging? I'd be hesitant about quickcharging.
Got offered a passable amount to trade in my current Golf so I'm coming very close to getting the LEAF now!
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Post by Phoebe on Jun 3, 2013 10:10:37 GMT 11
I don't know the answer to your question, Feng. Ask the organiser by email at Belinda.McNab@newcastle.edu.au. I have de-registered and won't be going because I have health problems which would make it difficult to stay there all day and I don't feel I understand enough about my LEAF - I just drive it |
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Post by Brian on Jun 4, 2013 0:08:54 GMT 11
Whilst someone might be able to dazzle the punters with endless facts and figures, Phoebe, I believe it is the passion of LEAF owners for their beautiful cars that is the real selling point - that and a test drive.
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Post by David on Jun 4, 2013 11:16:20 GMT 11
Couldn't agree more Brian. While I was passionate about owning an electric car, it was the test drive that sealed it. I expected to have to compromise on the ride by buying into electric early. No so. In fact, nicest feeling car I have ever had and 8 months later, still feel the same
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Post by Jim Hare on Jun 4, 2013 12:50:22 GMT 11
Welcome Feng! I agree with David and Brian about passion being the best sales method.
Regarding level 2 or 3 charging at the festival, I would be 99.9% sure it's normal level 2 charging, not the level 3 quick charge. Those things cost as much as a house and need a nuclear power plant to keep running! ;-)
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Post by Feng on Jun 4, 2013 15:13:19 GMT 11
I don't know the answer to your question, Feng. Ask the organiser by email at Belinda.McNab@newcastle.edu.au. I have de-registered and won't be going because I have health problems which would make it difficult to stay there all day and I don't feel I understand enough about my LEAF - I just drive it Will you still be making an appearance just as a visitor? I'm still keen to go, I'm not sure if I want to participate as an exhibitor though. Imagine a convoy of LEAFs venturing up the F3. |
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Post by Phoebe on Jun 4, 2013 15:21:43 GMT 11
I might do that if I knew some other LEAF owners were coming too. If you unhide your email address on your profile on this forum we can communicate by email closer to the date to make arrangements. It would be good to meet other LEAF owners, if you really can make it all the way up the F3, which is problematic. You have to buy and get used to your LEAF, before you tackle that difficult exercise. The only other LEAF owner I've met so far is Jim Hare.
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Post by Phoebe on Aug 13, 2013 15:11:30 GMT 11
Sorry, the Festival has been cancelled for this year. See attached letter. Attachments:
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Post by duncan on Aug 13, 2013 19:50:23 GMT 11
That is a sad outcome...I guess it's the rollercoaster of new technologies
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