2018 Leaf

KCross · 22-04-2017 12:22AM

cros13 wrote: »

The initial torque on both is software limited. From my test drive I think the leaf has more torque off the line.

Ironically the torque on the 2011-2013 Leaf from 0 is supposed to be better than the 2013+ Leaf.

I think there was too much wheel spin on the early model so they restricted it further on 2013+.

22-04-2017 12:56AM

Torque was reduced on the late 2013 model due to the Leaf being about 100 Kg or so lighter, + it got a brand new and slightly more efficient drive train , Motor, Inverter, Reducer gear.

cros13 · 22-04-2017 01:39AM

Also a few Mk1 Leaf were knocking cogs off the reduction gear with the sudden torque.

22-04-2017 01:52AM

lol yeah ? first I heard of that.

cros13 · 22-04-2017 01:54AM

Don't think there was a case of it in Ireland but a Nissan engineer told me that story when I asked why the torque had been reduced.

22-04-2017 01:56AM

I never even heard of that on mynissanleaf.com.

I think the main reason was down to the car being lighter and the new motor etc.

cros13 · 22-04-2017 02:02AM

It could very well be total nonsense... but it's a good story :P

22-04-2017 02:29AM

Good story alright, but I really never heard of it happen.:D

listermint · 22-04-2017 08:12AM

The sense of defense of vehicle choices in this thread is laughable.

Vehicles evolve vehicles get better don't feel the need to get all mad because other manufacturers learned and starter to get involved.

The new leaf will no doubt be better than the last one. But christ it's just a car and it's long overdue and overhaul

DrPhilG · 22-04-2017 08:47AM

Mope wrote: »

I am thinking not to use CC before I pass Topaz on M11 where I think its 60 or 80km/h sign and from there CC on to 105km/h all the way to Gorey.

Bear in mind that the FCP in Gorey is regularly blocked by a local ass hole taxi driver. He rotates 2 Leafs while he works and has also been spotted unplugging others via the emergency stop button so he can plug in.

So if you arrive and he's plugged in, I suggest you follow his example!

Orebro · 22-04-2017 10:37AM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Bear in mind that the FCP in Gorey is regularly blocked by a local ass hole taxi driver. He rotates 2 Leafs while he works and has also been spotted unplugging others via the emergency stop button so he can plug in.

So if you arrive and he's plugged in, I suggest you follow his example!

Really? That's just depressing to hear. I guess it just takes one clown to mess it up for everyone. Maybe they should limit the amount of FCP charges per day / week and the rest you pay for to prevent this kind of stuff.

I've been wondering - say someone uses the emergency button while you're plugged in, is there potential damage caused because it didn't go through a proper shutdown procedure? (However short this may be).

Best of luck with this test btw - I'm awaiting the results with interest!

DrPhilG · 22-04-2017 12:22PM

Orebro wrote: »

I've been wondering - say someone uses the emergency button while you're plugged in, is there potential damage caused because it didn't go through a proper shutdown procedure? (However short this may be).

Haven't heard of any potential damage to the car, but I have heard reports that shutting down via the red button can crash the charger itself as it doesn't always reboot properly.

The aforementioned tool in Gorey not only red buttons other users for his own selfish needs but apparently he also uses the red button to end his own charges as he's too damn lazy to swipe his card!

BoatMad · 22-04-2017 01:34PM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Haven't heard of any potential damage to the car, but I have heard reports that shutting down via the red button can crash the charger itself as it doesn't always reboot properly.

The aforementioned tool in Gorey not only red buttons other users for his own selfish needs but apparently he also uses the red button to end his own charges as he's too damn lazy to swipe his card!

yes I'm afraid he a complete ignoramus and totally selfish, Ive plastered his Leaf with IEVOA warning cards , Ive reported him to ecars , all a waste of time

Orebro · 22-04-2017 04:34PM

This guy sounds like a real piece of work. I'd happily pay a monthly charge if it meant getting rid of this behaviour. Hopefully when paid charging does come in it'll have a fair usage policy or private use only attached.

isnottheword · 22-04-2017 06:08PM

Orebro wrote: »

This guy sounds like a real piece of work. I'd happily pay a monthly charge if it meant getting rid of this behaviour. Hopefully when paid charging does come in it'll have a fair usage policy or private use only attached.

I noticed on the IEVOA FB page someone mentioned the use of these. Now I have to make it very clear - I would NOT encourage anyone to take the law into their own hands. However, I feel it's only a matter of time until there's an 'incident' in the EV community with regard to public charging infrastructure.

Orebro · 22-04-2017 07:10PM

Does anyone think the Government might get the finger out with the charging infrastructure now we are set to be the black sheep in Europe regarding emissions?

BoatMad · 22-04-2017 07:33PM

Orebro wrote: »

Does anyone think the Government might get the finger out with the charging infrastructure now we are set to be the black sheep in Europe regarding emissions?

the answer is NO.

22-04-2017 09:17PM

The Irish Government ? not likely. They're as green minded as coal and probably all drive Diesels.

Water John · 22-04-2017 11:14PM

They don't drive at all. They are driven.

Mope · 22-04-2017 11:41PM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Bear in mind that the FCP in Gorey is regularly blocked by a local ass hole taxi driver. He rotates 2 Leafs while he works and has also been spotted unplugging others via the emergency stop button so he can plug in.

So if you arrive and he's plugged in, I suggest you follow his example!

Is that him?

Water John · 22-04-2017 11:44PM

Ah Gawd, don't tell me he's a Corkman, the Langer.

Mope · 22-04-2017 11:57PM

This Leaf was parked at FCP when I pulled in. In 10 mins his charge finished. I was there for 30 mins and no one showed up to unplug or check the car. While I was buying coffee I saw another Leaf came to FCP saw it being taken by that Leaf and left.

Fiskar · 23-04-2017 12:00AM

Mope wrote: »

This Leaf was parked at FCP when I pulled in. In 10 mins his charge finished. I was there for 30 mins and no one showed up to unplug or check the car. While I was buying coffee I saw another Leaf came to FCP saw it being taken by that Leaf and left.

Welcome to the future, see this at M3 Parkway everyday. 2 charge points constantly in use. Infrastructure needs to move along with number of vehicles being bought and that is certainly not the case.

DrPhilG · 23-04-2017 12:50AM

Mope wrote: »

Is that him?

Don't know the plate, I'm not local I just know of him from posts here and on Facebook.

goz83 · 23-04-2017 09:36AM

Mope wrote: »

This Leaf was parked at FCP when I pulled in. In 10 mins his charge finished. I was there for 30 mins and no one showed up to unplug or check the car. While I was buying coffee I saw another Leaf came to FCP saw it being taken by that Leaf and left.

So Mr Taxi man leaves his Leaf on charge for 20 minutes longer than 100% and he then shows up in another Leaf, disconnects the first one, connects the second one and then drives away in the first one. Am I right? I expect he saw your EV parked, waiting for a charge too.

If I witnessed that, I would have hit the red button and got the electricity I needed for my journey. Absolutely disgraceful abuse of the public network.

DrPhilG · 23-04-2017 09:42AM

He has a new Facebook page here...

He used to use a personal page for the business, which meant that only friends could comment. A few EV owners reported him for it and he has now changed to a business page.

Which means you can review him and post visitor messages...

Mope · 23-04-2017 10:15AM

Don't think he saw mine as he never came back to collect his car while I was there. I have different connection type so wasn't stuck there after his car finished charging. His behaviour is just opposite to what EV people should do.
There are even ups to let u know that your charge time finished. No brain needed.

BrianD3 · 23-04-2017 04:53PM

At least he won't be using agri diesel in his Leaf :rolleyes:

http://www.independent.ie/regionals/goreyguardian/news/taxi-driver-fined-3500-for-using-green-diesel-in-cars-27337534.html

http://www.independent.ie/regionals/newrossstandard/news/plug-and-go-as-electric-taxi-hits-wexford-roads-27512187.html

Wanker.

Orebro · 23-04-2017 06:12PM

Well that says it all - the tosser has been riding the system for years.

BrianD3 · 23-04-2017 06:50PM

Orebro wrote:

Well that says it all - the tosser has been riding the system for years.

Some more links

2010 - Misuse of marked mineral oil 3500 euro fine (presumably this is the incident referred to in the Gorey Guardian where "a farmer offered him some diesel" :rolleyes:
http://www.revenue.ie/en/press/defaulters/archive/defaulters-list1-dec2010.pdf

2014 - Misuse of marked mineral oil 5000 euro fine
http://www.revenue.ie/en/press/defaulters/archive/defaulters-list1-march2014.pdf

Then there's
http://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/man-admitted-driving-a-taxi-without-the-appropriate-licence-34563436.html

Francis Lenihan, 19 Etchingham Heights, Riverchapel is charged with providing a taxi without a licence, providing a small public service vehicle without a licence and using signage belonging to another vehicle at Main Street, Gorey on June 27, 2015.

And
http://www.pressreader.com/ireland/gorey-guardian/20140218/283016872611041

:rolleyes:

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