Congratulations [+the rest of the day]

New York Times does it again!

The first section of the Sunday New York Times I reach for is the Automobiles Section.  Forgetabout the other Sections.  There is something fun about finding out about what's new in Automobiles.

I have to congratulate the New York Times.  In 2012 Electric Automobiles have dominated the pages of the Automobiles Section.  Here's is last Sunday's dominating article on EVs: New York Times Sunday Article.

Now for the rest of the day:

I am excited, I get to drive the LEAF first today before the "girls" go off to hairdresser and mall [isn't "hairdresser" a strange name - is a dresser to hair, or is it someone who puts clothes on your head?].

I volunteered to run the morning errands - grocery store, post office, hardware store, bank, and maybe CVS.   Errands are so much more fun when I use the LEAF.

A Memorable EV Test Drive with the 2012 Nissan Leaf

Nissan LEAF Advert from YouTube

Incognito!

30 days and 900 miles into LEAF ownership and sometimes I just want to roll down my windows and shout "this is an electric car!"

A great thing about the LEAF; to those with no knowledge of the LEAF, it looks similar to many other cars out there on the road.

A bad thing about the LEAF; it looks similar to many other cars out there on the road.

I feel if more people recognize I am driving an electric car, people would become more comfortable knowing EVs are practical everyday vehicles.  And....., I would hope if more people become comfortable with EVs, then more people would choose to own them.

For now, driving incognito, Jim S.

Electric Utility Information on EVs and EV Infrastructure

Some lunch time browsing to see what information electric utility companies have for consumers wanting to learn more about electric vehicles and EV infrastructure.

The following is just the tip of the iceberg:

Hawaiian Electric Company:

http://www.heco.com/portal/site/heco/menuitem.8e4610c1e23714340b4c0610c510b1ca/?vgnextoid=02afe6543fc95210VgnVCM1000005c011bacRCRD&vgnextfmt=defau

Pacific Gas and Electric:

http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/environment/pge/electricvehicles/index.shtml

Florida Power and Light:

http://www.fpl.com/environment/electricvehicles/electricvehicles.shtml

Madison Gas and Electric:

http://www.mge.com/environment/electricvehicles/evchargingresearch.htm

Con Edison NY (CECONY):

http://www.coned.com/electricvehicles/

Southern California Edison:

http://www.sce.com/info/electric-car/default.htm?from=pev

A Solstice Wish to all LEAF Owners

On the Eve of Winter Solstice 2012, I wish onto all LEAF Owners that the AMP Hours required to light your way and warm your travels diminish as the days grow longer so your journeys may range farther.

Peace to all during this season of celebrating light.

Jim S.

This morning's car pool.

Dad, why do we have to take the minivan today?  The exhaust smells so bad!

My children bring tears of joy to my eyes - JS