TRANSPORT EVOLVED PATREON HANG TIME MARCH 2017

EV Channels Review

This 'Patreon Hang Time' episode features Nikki Gordon Bloomfield engaging directly with her audience, primarily discussing the upcoming 2018 Nissan Leaf. Key expectations for the new Leaf include a 250-mile range, an entry-level model option, and improved charging capabilities (up to 150-250 kW, though initially software-limited). The reviewer also touches upon the persistent 12V battery and relay issues experienced with their current Leaf. The conversation broadens to include the viability of Hyperloop technology, emphasizing the need for robust safety systems and advanced materials like CFRP. Dealer education and sales practices for EVs are highlighted as a significant challenge, with some dealers prioritizing traditional internal combustion engine sales due to higher profit margins. The episode also briefly covers the Tesla Model S and BMW i3 crash test results and the potential impact of GM's sale of Opel to PSA on the Ampera-e/Bolt.