Date:         Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:34:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Re-Visiting Electric Vehicle talk - event on Sunday.
Comments: To: Fel Paj <felpaj@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <E2A3A02E-8831-4303-A028-A18BF65E6408@gmail.com>
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I saw the plug in station at the north bound rest area, I think the
first or second one in the state on I-5. I had to walk over & read the sign.
Planning a trip to Portland? How far will it go on a 'full tank' at 65 mph?

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com


At  9/21/2012 10:10 PM,Fel Paj wrote:
>National Plug In Day (#NPID2012) is coming to a city near you.
>
>in 30 days of having our 100% Electric LEAF: we've driven 1,240
>miles, using 313.8 kWh for a cost of $28.24 -- my vanagon has been
>giving the "recreation" designation, now that we've added this
>electric car to the stable. my wife daily drives it for work, at
>least 40 miles/day. mostly I-5, since it comfortably travels 65mph+
>on the freeway (contrary to popular belief.) An overnight charge and
>she's got a "full tank" the next morning, bot having to worry about
>running out of gas. Nissan is claiming 1million electric miles
>driven via the LEAF. I'm planning a trip to PDX in the next few
>months, along the electric highway, using multiple DC Quick Chargers
>spread along I-5 ... just trying respond to some of the myths
>floating around about usability of these new tech vehicles.
>...
>
>some of you may be interested in checking out this event:
>At Seattle Center on Sunday, I'll be joining 28 other LEAF owners, a
>possible brand new Tesla Model S (7-seater, 4-door luxury sedan), a
>Tesla Roadster, Toyota RAV4EV, among other electrics and
>electric-hybrids. a few conversion projects as well.
>http://events.pluginday.org/p/salsa/event/common/public/index.sjs?event_KEY=67935
>
>Events happening NATION WIDE ... 62 different cities. Washington
>also gets a second event at Snoqualmie Falls Park and it sounds like
>some owners are giving rides and possible test drives
>
>cheers, happy motoring-
>Fel
>'91 Vanagon Carat | '07 3.6L 4Motion Passat | '12 Nissan LEAF