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Coda Automotive (formerly Miles Automotive Group)
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Coda energy savings scheme
When the CODA gets to about 15% SOC, a three-stage, orderly reduction of power begins which helps to maximize range and avoid high power draws from the nearly empty battery. In the first stage, the driver can continue driving at maximum speed (80 mph) but acceleration is limited, meaning the car may feel a bit sluggish when trying to speed up. In the second stage, acceleration and power are limited, allowing a top speed of ~60 mph. In the third and final stage, acceleration and power are limited, allowing a top speed of ~35 mph.
With each stage lasting ~5 miles, the driver has ~15 miles to get out of traffic and pull over to safety. At each stage, the CODA’s telematics and in-dash screen alerts will help to indicate to the driver that they should pull over. The moral of the story is that drivers should plug-in regularly to avoid this situation, but they do forget there is ample time to find a suitable place to pull off to the side of the road.
When the CODA gets to about 15% SOC, a three-stage, orderly reduction of power begins which helps to maximize range and avoid high power draws from the nearly empty battery. In the first stage, the driver can continue driving at maximum speed (80 mph) but acceleration is limited, meaning the car may feel a bit sluggish when trying to speed up. In the second stage, acceleration and power are limited, allowing a top speed of ~60 mph. In the third and final stage, acceleration and power are limited, allowing a top speed of ~35 mph.
With each stage lasting ~5 miles, the driver has ~15 miles to get out of traffic and pull over to safety. At each stage, the CODA’s telematics and in-dash screen alerts will help to indicate to the driver that they should pull over. The moral of the story is that drivers should plug-in regularly to avoid this situation, but they do forget there is ample time to find a suitable place to pull off to the side of the road.
My old Ford Ranger EV does the same thing. A red low charge symbol turns on first reducing max speed, then it starts flashing as it turns into a NEV, and finally you get the dreaded wrench symbol and you are forced to crawl to the nearest charging station.
Tin-Chicken
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Meh
I went to a presentation by the CODA CEO, Kevin Czinger, yesterday. There were test rides (only the CEO got to drive). I did not ride. It was raining, I was late ... I don't think I missed much.
I wanted to like it, but it was just , well, meh - both the car and the presentation. The guy's heart is in the right place, but I can't see how CODA can succeed with such a generic vehicle. Their target market is pitched at those who are environmentally aware and/or want to reduce dependency on foreign oil and can't afford a Tesla S or Fisker.
Overall, the presentation came off as defensive, which was a shame. I wanted to see full-on passion for the EV. Just like Martin.
There is only one Martin.
Lisa.
I went to a presentation by the CODA CEO, Kevin Czinger, yesterday. There were test rides (only the CEO got to drive). I did not ride. It was raining, I was late ... I don't think I missed much.
I wanted to like it, but it was just , well, meh - both the car and the presentation. The guy's heart is in the right place, but I can't see how CODA can succeed with such a generic vehicle. Their target market is pitched at those who are environmentally aware and/or want to reduce dependency on foreign oil and can't afford a Tesla S or Fisker.
Overall, the presentation came off as defensive, which was a shame. I wanted to see full-on passion for the EV. Just like Martin.
There is only one Martin.
Lisa.
More cash is good news for them, and I wish them the best of luck, but I agree with EVNow.
Make that $10K
Make that $10K
johnr
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^ Thanks for sharing. I added my little comment to the article. Haven't heard anything official from Coda in quite some time. I wonder what's going on in there.
Coda Advertising
I've been seeing a lot of Coda ads lately. Or perhaps it's just google ads following me around. Anyone else?
I've been seeing a lot of Coda ads lately. Or perhaps it's just google ads following me around. Anyone else?
EVNow
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The ads must be following you. I searched for a composter couple of times - and bought one. I still keep getting composter ads.
I have to say, though, I haven't been too impressed with their marketing; starting with the name which seems to be a misunderstanding of the musical term, followed by the Break Glass in Emergency stand that to me was rather cheesy, and now this "Join the Movement" slogan which sounds like it belongs in a laxative ad.
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