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Jan 3, 2013
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Washington State Taxes Electric Car Drivers For loss of Gasoline Tax

States caught with the conundrum of electric vehicles not paying taxes are working to find ways to leverage loss income. Washington’s answer is a $ 100 EV tax. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Oct 9, 2012
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Nissan’s Andy Palmer explains Leaf battery capacity loss to Chelsea Sexton

In an interview that attempts to be straightforward, Nissan EVP Andy Palmer gives what may be the best and clearest to date explanation of the Nissan Leaf battery capacity loss issue. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Sep 25, 2012
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Nissan publishes open letter to Leaf owners over battery capacity loss

Engaging in a bit of damage control, facing growing distrust by Nissan Leaf owners, Nissan publishes another open letter explaining the results of investigating Leaf battery packs, and announcing an independent advisory board to be led by Chelsea Sexton. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Sep 24, 2012
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Green Car Congress: Nissan says greater than average battery capacity loss due to mileage and temperature

Nissan Senior Vice President, Research & Development–Nissan Americas, Carla Bailo sent an open letter to the LEAF community summarizing the company’s initial findings on reports of battery capacity loss expressed by a number of owners in the Phoenix market. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Sep 20, 2012
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Green Car Congress: Inside EVs reports on independent testing of Nissan LEAFs and battery capacity loss

An independent test of Nissan LEAF battery capacity and range loss organized by Inside EV writer and LEAF owner Tony Williams has found significant battery capacity loss—and therefore range loss—in the EVs. In a post on the Inside EV site, Williams has compiled the data and published a report on the test. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Aug 2, 2012
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Betafoam Renue is a green weight loss wonder for cars

One of the greatest advancements in automotive technology has been dieting. Most vehicles weigh less now than they did in the 1960s and the trimming continues. Now Dow Chemical offers a green, renewable way to avoid fad dieting and seriously combat the pounds while reducing noise and vibration. Pinboard (MacAaron)