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Leaf Spy Pro

Overview Required Hardware and Software Android Phone or Tablet (possibly iPhones) Clone ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner Extension Cable or Splitter Cable Right angle OBDII male to female 16 pin extension cables OBDII male to female 16 pin splitter/Y cables Optional Phone Holder Leaf Spy/Leaf Spy Pro Setup Precautions Instruction Manual Overview Navigation Screen 1 Screen 2A […]

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Chicagoland Free Public EVSEs

Chicago Evanston Other Chicago Chicago: Uncommon Ground on Devon (1401 West Devon). Free solar-charging, reserved parking. Need ChargePoint access card. 1 EVSE for public access and 1 reserved for I-Go. Chicago: Walgreens on W North Ave and N Cicero. One level 2. Chicago: Walgreens on S Halsted St and W Monroe. Two level 2s. Chicago: […]

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Broder

broder (verb) – to purposely or with willful ignorance run down the battery pack of an electric vehicle to the point that it no longer moves the vehicle. Note: This is an extreme form of turtling an electric vehicle that is either a planned act or involves extreme negligence or outright idiocy to accomplish. http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=12430&hilit=florida

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About the EV Wiki

This wiki started out as the Nissan Leaf Wiki, but the decision was made to expand it to other electric vehicles as well. The Electric Vehicle Wiki is operated by the My Electric Car Forums group of sites. Contact Options 1. Contact Mike (user wxxyz) on the MyNissanLeaf.com forum 2. Fill out the contact form […]

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Cadillac ELR

The 2014 Cadillac ELR that was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January 2013 is a stunning piece of technology. With 20 inch wheels pushed out to the corners of the vehicle, the ELR is a wedge shaped coupe with strong plunging window lines. The interior is full of chrome, wood and […]

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Cadillac ELR V Sport

Since Cadillac has said they will never create a V-sport version of the ELR, one owner on the ELR forum have made their own version of the ELR V-Sport. By adding caliper covers and a V-sport badge to the rear bumper, and a v-sport license plate frame to the front bumper, forum member ELRShawn created […]

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Chevy Volt

Technical stuff (information, how-tos, problems/issues) FAQ Buying External links The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle, available since November 2010. It’s often called a hybrid but in fact it has a very different drive system from conventional hybrids. There is an on-board gasoline generator that cuts in when the battery charge runs low, providing power […]

Battery and Charging System

Charging System

General Info Nissan’s Charging Recommendations Other General Info How-Tos Problems/Issues The LEAF has a built-in charger that is rated at either 3.3 kW or 6.0 kW delivered to the battery“2013 Nissan Leaf Press Kit”. (The external “charger” is actually the Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). It is essentially a switch with some built-in intelligence, not […]