Comments for Does the Nissan LEAF Have an Achilles Heel? at http://www.ecogeek.org , comment 1 to 8 out of 8 comments http://www.ecogeek.org Sun, 19 May 2013 20:37:15 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.ecogeek.org/automobiles/3279-does-the-nissan-leaf-have-an-achilles-heel#comment-41094 I would say Nissan company always known for innovative product.:)Keep continue! http://www.thegreenautos.com/regular-and-electric-versions-of-nissan-nv200-possible-for-u-s-in-2010.html - Electric Cars Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:29:32 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/automobiles/3279-does-the-nissan-leaf-have-an-achilles-heel#comment-41091 Nissan is a forward thinking company http://www.evsroll.com/Nissan_electric_car.html. Nissan has been testing EVs under adverse conditions since the last century. It seems unlikely that given the weight of their decision to grow the Leaf that they would skimp on thermal management. EVsRock! - EVsRoll Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:01:09 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/automobiles/3279-does-the-nissan-leaf-have-an-achilles-heel#comment-41003 Here's an interesting reference: http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=120&start=10 - Andrew B. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:53:28 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/automobiles/3279-does-the-nissan-leaf-have-an-achilles-heel#comment-40989 Excellent article. Have Nissan rushed this and put the whole market sector at risk? I hope they are working on a potential fix if the problem does come up. Can't wait to get my hands on one! - Joe Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:17:33 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/automobiles/3279-does-the-nissan-leaf-have-an-achilles-heel#comment-40973 The LEAF batteries should do just fine in the areas it is being released for reasons mentioned in the first comment. But I would check with Nissan before taking it into an extra cold or extra hot environment. - Ronald Brak Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:50:41 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/automobiles/3279-does-the-nissan-leaf-have-an-achilles-heel#comment-40970 If there is a problem,.. Nissan will be on the hook, not the customer. - shaun Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:01:29 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/automobiles/3279-does-the-nissan-leaf-have-an-achilles-heel#comment-40968 All lithium batteries, regardless of type, will degrade quickly in extreme environments. Exposure to heat or cold will rapidly decrease the capacity of these batteries, especially when recharging. The heat in Texas and the cold in the north will degrade these quickly. Expect owners of the first generation LEAFs to start complaining about battery life two years after purchase. - EV Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:32:03 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/automobiles/3279-does-the-nissan-leaf-have-an-achilles-heel#comment-40960 Tesla uses consumer grade batteries. They are small cylinders and use Cobalt Oxide. Nissan uses autograde flat (prismatic) Manganese Spinal batteries. These have much better thermal characteristics and low internal resistence. Tesla batteries need extensive thermal management - Leaf's not so much. - evnow Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:01:02 +0100