Spotting Plugins in the "Wild"

[Cd]

Originally Posted by larrybuck

The only true plug in that I see on a long term basis, is a '71-72 Datsun 1200
notchback coupe that the owner converted. He has 2.

One is set up primarily as a full drag race machine, with plenty of body signage
stating what it is. He regularly takes it to PIR , and blows away small block
Chevy cars w it, and the other is a low profile SLEEPER every day commuter
car.

He regularly shows one, or both cars at car shows, County fair situations, and where
ever he can in the Portland/Vancouver area to educate, and create interest
in people.

Ah yes ! The famous WHITE ZOMBIE !
The guy that owns it is a really cool guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp_jwE0KdOk

[NeilBlanchard]

That's right too -- my spouse saw a Tesla at her work a while back.

[A.J.]

Originally Posted by Cd

I had no idea they were sold that far north with the frigid winters and all.
Very encuraging !

The electric company (Hydro-Quebec) has been testing a fleet of i-MIEVs even in winter and the results are really encouraging. Yeah, range is affected, but other than that EVs work just fine in the cold. I'd even guess that stability on snowy roads might be better because of the low center of gravity.

I also saw videos of LEAFs testing in the snow (Nissan LEAF can handle snow)

[ProDarwin]

I've seen about 5-10 Volts and 5-10 Leafs (leaves?). The Leaf sure is ugly. Volt is very sharp looking. Also a few Teslas running around. I know one of my neighbors has one.