Posted by Michael B on August 12, 2010, 9:37 am
More importantly in the discussions, I think, is how
the batteries on a car such as the Leaf can handle
the multiple deep discharges.
A hybrid such as the Prius sees batteries at 80% as
discharged, for the sake of battery life.
> The battery warranty is 8 years or 100,000 miles.
> > I live on the Central Gulf Coast, and today we had 103.8
> > degrees and very high humidity. Anyone have an idea just how
> > the Nissan Leaf will handle this huge load, especially with
> > headlights running at same time.
> > I went to their site and the Leaf is supposed to have full
> > climate control, headlights and all the other amenities.
> > I would guess the A/C alone would use maybe 5 to 8 HP when
> > cooling.
> > Any ideas? I think the specified range is 100 miles, but
> > suspect the A/C would cut this down quite a bit.
Posted by News on August 12, 2010, 12:09 pm
TOP POSTER!
More importantly in the discussions, I think, is how
the batteries on a car such as the Leaf can handle
the multiple deep discharges.
A hybrid such as the Prius sees batteries at 80% as
discharged, for the sake of battery life.
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Incorporating supercapacitors will assist greatly. The original 1997 Prius
was have a supercapacitor. Capacitors have come along a bit since then.
Posted by Bob F on August 12, 2010, 10:14 pm
News wrote:
> TOP POSTER!
Says an idiot Top Poster. Working on your reputation? Or just trying to get
plonked?
Posted by News on August 13, 2010, 12:08 am
AN IDIOT TOP POSTER!
> News wrote:
>> TOP POSTER!
Posted by Josepi on August 13, 2010, 3:06 am
Stop trolling and stick to the topic.
AN IDIOT TOP POSTER!
> News wrote:
>> TOP POSTER!
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> > I live on the Central Gulf Coast, and today we had 103.8
> > degrees and very high humidity. Anyone have an idea just how
> > the Nissan Leaf will handle this huge load, especially with
> > headlights running at same time.
> > I went to their site and the Leaf is supposed to have full
> > climate control, headlights and all the other amenities.
> > I would guess the A/C alone would use maybe 5 to 8 HP when
> > cooling.
> > Any ideas? I think the specified range is 100 miles, but
> > suspect the A/C would cut this down quite a bit.