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I have been assigned the task of preparing a paper for the Hospital CEO to discuss the options for chargers in the hospital lots. Unfortunately, the CEO knows little or nothing about EV's and also doesn't know what Corporate had in mind when he was told to investigate chargers. Basically I...

My local Toyota dealer has been told not to touch my car. :o Can you install it at the same time as the JdeMO, or on one of your "rare" trips to an Orange County meeting? :D

I would think most of us would want the unit mounted in place of the flashing lights for the reasons Tony elaborated. An easy fix for your situation would be to install a small switch on the back of the unit that would shut the display off. That way you could look at the numbers when you wanted...

Tony: I am in agrrement with some of the above comments: 1) The colors are garish. I'd prefer one color, possibly blue or green, but will leave it up to you to choose a sedate but viable color. 2) Keep the LED's Have you decided on a price? Who will do the install? Will the unit put up...

Put me on the list for one, either before or with the JdeMO.

I appreciate the comments. Since this is a random event, what are the chances that Toyota will simply say "We can't find anything wrong with your system ... Take a few aspirin and call me in the morning." I don't want to drive 260 mi and not get a new computer and charger, and even if I do...

Thanks miimura. From what you are saying, I have over three more years remaining on my warranty for these parts. I had this problem at least once before on my way to work over a year ago. I had no trouble driving to work, and the warning was gone when I started the car to come home. Should I...

Thanks Dianne. The plot thickens... The scenario yesterday was that the car was on a Scheduled Charge (depart at 6am). When I plugged the car in Thursday night, the lights above the charge port flashed appropriately and I heard the normal slight buzzing noise from the car. When I went to the...

My car was doing fine at about 13k mi. Plugged in last night and the indicator lights flashed appropriately. Was scheduled to be ready to go at 6am. This morning the GOM showed 20 mi indicating that it hadn't charged, and I also didn't get any e-mails from Entune. The Check EV warning...

To better continue this topic, I have created a new thread: http://www.myrav4ev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1244 that shows just how much time you would have to spend at the Mad Greek in Baker while your car recharges. The chart is based on a 100 mi journey on level ground using the data...

In the past, Tony posted a Range Chart ( http://www.myrav4ev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=67) that gave the expected range of a new battery vs speed. For those taking long trips, what is also important is the time you have to cool your heels while your car recharges. The chart below assumes a...

True, but what about the glare from my wife. She's used to going 95 in her Jaguar (she had the sports car, I had the sedan). Now she enjoys her Volt, but still drives fast.

Tony: My experience with I-8 dates back to when I worked on Point Loma for what was then the Naval Ocean Systems Center by the bay (which later merged with NELC on top of the hill). I lived in Encinitas and only drove I-8 as far as SDSU to visit my father who lived over there. Anyway, My...

Tony: I didn't mean any disrespect :roll: You luckily live in SD, and if you stick to I-5 and I-8, the roads are pretty flat (CA-163 and I-805 are a different matter). Here in Bakersfield, even the roads that appear flat are actually on slight grades as we are surrounded by mountains. I have...

There are several Hypermilers on the Forum, and Tony frequently states how he can drive umpteen +++ miles on a charge. For my normal daily commute I feel good if I get 3.0 miles/kWh. Unfortunately, I can only see this number when I turn the engine off. The Efficiency gauge and the Trip...

Be flexible. Instead of taking I-80, try I-70 for the stretch. Plugshare does list a Comfort Inn with a 120 outlet partway between Denver and Ogallala that might work for you. In fact, Having lived in the frozen north (Minnesota) for 4 years, I found that most public establishments (hotels...

Unfortunately, i have heard that it is true :( . Check on Amazon. There is a product called "SLIME" that makes a whole line of inflators. For example: http://www.amazon.com/Slime-70005-Safety-7-Minute-12-Volt/dp/B001DZFZPG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1407165433&sr=8-6&keywords=slime+tire+inflator...

Of course, a notable exception to this is Carson Toyota. I can't say enough good things about Dianne. I wish I had bought my RAV4 there. They not only have a charger in the repair bays, they have a 2nd charger right up front. When I was there and service was closing, she had them move a PIP...

If Nissan and BMW allowed other brands to use their chargers, the world would definitely be a better place. Leaf owners are getting free CHARGE cards, but as a lowly Toyota owner I would be willing to pay. Unfortunately, my experience is that I was allowed to use a L2 charger at a Nissan...

Jimbo: I feel your pain :twisted: While you are Plugshare, look up Bakersfield, CA. The only stations are at the car dealers and the local blood bank (you literally have to pay with blood :o ) Then look in a 50 mile circle - Nothing!! (except for a Tesla Supercharger). Obviously this is...