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I was surprised to see this in the Ford Focus Electric owners manual, page 264; SINGLE SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION L (Low) • Provides maximum motor braking. • Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions and results in less miles per charge. • The transmission may be...

And from InsideEVs; Mitsubishi To Debut Two New Plug-In Concepts: Sport Utility Truck And A Longer Range MiEV Can't wait to hear more.

Fiat sized the 500e for the US market from the start. A 24kWh Battery and 6.6kW charger will cover many ills, and the Cinquecento’s sporting pretentions add some fun factor in an EV. The 500e needs more scrutiny (and a price), but drivers like what they like, and the 500e seems to have the...

All current BEVs (except the S) are a parlor trick. They are the knee jerk reaction to the 2007 gas spike that woke up auto manufacturers from their happy stupor. The demand for a gas alternative resulted in a scramble by manufacturers to electrify the lightest thing in their inventory. For...

At the June 27th introduction, Honda quoted a 14% reduction in Cd from the US spec ICE Fit. I understand that to be from ~0.35 to ~0.30.

In order, lift throttle regen was highest on the MINI E, then ActiveE, Fit EV, iMiEV, LEAF(11/12), Focus Electric. As mentioned in the article, the regen on the Fit EV increases on inclines. Lift throttle regen is ~50% in B mode on flat ground, and increases gradually to 100% on a 20% grade. Fit...

In addition to those mentioned, Honda developed a Servo Braking system that allows a higher percentage of regen over friction braking 'Honda Reinvents Regenerative Braking for Fit EV'

Now you can "Honda Fit EV Now Available On East Coast Too"

Mitsubishi Sport Air

I put a deposit on the iMiEV as a replacement for expiring MINI E lease after driving a Euro spec iMiEV in 2010. Efficient, light, and roomy, with great ergonomics, and a back seat (that folds flat as a billiard table) offset the more modest performance compared to the MINI E. I do the...

Got a call for an LA area focus group. Interest seemed to be on why I canceled my order.

Here is an interesting site to plot range and terrain. Green Race modeled MINI E range pretty well. It looks like it is using the iMiEV instead of the Mitsubishi i. Needs a Metric/English option.

And mine; 1) 6.6kw Charger. 2) 20kWh Battery 3) Cruise Control 3kW charger was a concession to unified iMiEV production. The i is a North American product which should follow the 6.6kW public charging standard. When the iMiEV was fattened up for the US market, the battery needed to increase to...

Anyone going to or participating in REFUEL 2012? Attended last year and had a blast!

More info next week Rav4 EV To Be Unveiled May 7

Ultimate aim is to buy an EV. MINI E taught me I need +75 mile EPA range and a 6.6kW charger. I like the i because it's small, simple, and efficient. Fit EV is next best. Focus could also work, but I don't need it's complexity. A Smyrna built 2013 LEAF is also possible. Fit EV Lease is...

Waiting for an EV to replace the MINI E I had for almost three years. Started with the LEAF but canceled when Mark Perry wouldn’t commit to a 6.6kW charger upgrade. Reserved an i till the range came up short after the US redesign. 3.3kW charger was also an issue. Currently waiting on the Fit EV...