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Today, 07:09 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread All EV Rally, BC 2 BC (Canada 2 Mexico) June 2013 in EVents

There's an Research & Development electric plane on display, and this will make a great checkpoint: Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing...

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Yesterday, 07:22 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Model S UMC cut open and modified to J1772 in Technical

Yes, and it's more "industrial grade". $1500, too!! It won't have an adjustable pilot signal from the interchangable plugs, like the Model S.

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05-19-2013, 10:15 PM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread All EV Rally, BC 2 BC (Canada 2 Mexico) June 2013 in EVents

May 24 deadline to enter and get a jacket with "West Coast Electric (or Green?) Highway" on the back and the BC2BC logo on the front. Over 10...

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05-19-2013, 10:09 PM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Model S UMC cut open and modified to J1772 in Technical

Almost on cue, the six Very Large Manufacturers are appealing to the EPA to stop CARB-ZEV regulations that require cars like the Rav4 EV.

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05-19-2013, 02:37 PM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread CHAdeMO adapter frustration in Model S: Battery & Charging

Tesla doesn't have public plans to install more than a hundred or so of the Superchargers in the future. There are already way more CHAdeMO chargers...

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05-17-2013, 07:16 PM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread J1772 Pilot & Blink Chargers in Charging Standards and Infrastructure

It couldn't be easier to use the Modular EV Power unit from a J1772 plug to a NEMA 14-50, then a common 6/3 extension cord as long as you need, then...

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05-17-2013, 04:40 PM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread BMW i in Electric Vehicles

I don't think so... it's telling Joe SixPack that these batteries are better than the ones that fail in your laptop and cell phone.

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05-17-2013, 12:42 PM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Model S UMC cut open and modified to J1772 in Technical

I read somewhere that the Tesla UMC was polarity sensitive at 120 volts... ok, that's not polartity, but neutral to hot sensitive. I have no idea if...

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05-17-2013, 12:17 PM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Model S UMC cut open and modified to J1772 in Technical

Mitch, did you do a pin-out of the wires on the Model S plug? I need to verify the polarity that I failed to note before I shipped the plug. ...

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05-17-2013, 10:44 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread San Diego charging advice? in North America

You're welcome to come to my house and charge (even that late). You can drive my Rav4 while it charges. I have full 240v/40amp service, northeast...

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05-17-2013, 10:37 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Pickup Truck in Future Cars

I'm pretty sure that my GMC diesel pickup 4x4 weighed 6600 pounds.

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05-17-2013, 10:27 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Next San Diego EV Meet, Sat, June 8, 2013 @ 8:30am in California

Since I was asked some questions, I thought I'd post a summary of my answers about these meetings for folks in the Tesla community who aren't...

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05-16-2013, 09:25 PM

Aphysician replied to a thread Detroit, MI Owners? in Midwest/Great Lakes

Please see the link below for the map. I will look into whether we can find from the map who owns that particular Tesla. If possible then we should...

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05-16-2013, 08:52 PM

Aphysician replied to a thread List of Tesla Clubs and HPWC locations in North America -

@ bonnie Thank you for the link. I didnt know it existed. That solves the problem. - - - Updated - - - Hi Larry, Thank you for your...

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05-16-2013, 09:39 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread San Diego charging advice? in North America

Yes, I lunged on the 30 miles part, and instantly thought "per hour". I see that you're being conservative. - - - Updated - - - If you...

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05-16-2013, 09:36 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Next San Diego EV Meet, Sat, June 8, 2013 @ 8:30am in California

*********************************** Expect to spend $20: Solace Restaurant Encinitas, CA Starter served FAMILY STYLE: Buttermilk Cinnamon...

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05-16-2013, 05:33 AM

Aphysician replied to a thread List of Tesla Clubs and HPWC locations in North America -

I will start with Michigan Club and Ohio club. This facebook page was created by fellow member @wmgill Michigan Tesla owners -...

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05-16-2013, 05:20 AM

Aphysician replied to a thread Proof of Tesla's plan for battery swapping in Model S: Battery & Charging

An interesting discussion here. Little different than the other thread. I though feel that they both complement each other. Here's what I posted on...

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05-16-2013, 12:54 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Model S UMC cut open and modified to J1772 in Technical

Apparently, some of the Tesla portable EVSE (Model S "UMC") are burning up? I wonder if its a lack of energy absorption from being dropped? The...

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05-16-2013, 12:46 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread San Diego charging advice? in North America

Be careful with your public charging per hour estimate of miles. First, virtually all are limited to 30 amps, and secondly, any in public commercial...

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05-16-2013, 12:37 AM

Aphysician started a thread List of Tesla Clubs and HPWC locations in North America -

Hello Everyone, This is a great community. Members have helped me out on every step of making the switch to Tesla. i.e. from deciding a vehicle,...

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05-15-2013, 11:43 PM

Aphysician replied to a thread Swapping is Coming [Discuss how it will be accomplished] in Model S: Battery & Charging

@ jefffadams and @ alpha A add-on battery in the frunk seems to be the most logical idea. It has many advantages in addition to the one you...

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05-15-2013, 10:32 PM

Aphysician replied to a thread Detroit, MI Owners? in Midwest/Great Lakes

@wmgill Facebook page is an amazing idea. It would be easier to contact each other then TMC. There is a map by Robert.Boston and it shows good...

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05-15-2013, 06:43 PM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread BMW i in Electric Vehicles

Well, I really have reservations about the i3, however the LEAF was pushing $40k when first released and there was no shortage of buyers. Now, 29...

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05-14-2013, 10:10 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Model S UMC cut open and modified to J1772 in Technical

The prototype Rav4 EV Gen II used Roadster connectors, but the production units use J1772.

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05-14-2013, 07:13 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Model S UMC cut open and modified to J1772 in Technical

I hate the brittleness that happens to the copper from soldering. But, there shouldn't be much movement or vibration, so I think it will get soldered...

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05-14-2013, 12:22 AM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Model S UMC cut open and modified to J1772 in Technical

Here's the J1772 plug (on the left) that I'm going to put on the UMC: Micro switches for switching between 150 ohm resistor or adding 330...

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05-13-2013, 10:53 PM

TonyWilliams replied to a thread Tesla Model S UMC cut open and modified to J1772 in Technical

Well, I was just going to mount it on a plaque, but it makes more sense to put it to work. Make offer.

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