Battery Vehicle Society

I bought my last 12 volt battery from my van on the 16/06/08. (633 days (1 year, 8 months, 23 days) ago.) I've noticed the coolant pump running at odd times. So I'm guessing it's possibly time for a new 12 volt battery. I'm wondering, is this replacement rate is consistant with other Berlingo owners?

how is the coolant level?

Wiper blade stuck on intermittent setting? That happens in my van sometimes.

A Japanese company called Eamex claims it has found a way [JP] to increase the life of high-capacity lithium-ion batteries (that can be used in electric vehicles). Eamex says the new batteries can be charged and discharged over 10,000 times. Apparently, they can last about 20 years, too. http://www...

13 Minute video tour of the Nissan Leaf.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVwtwhvmK0I

Looks good. Not sure about using electric cabin heater, but the cabin pre-heat looks good.

No idea how the leasing ended. Personally, I don't think the the leasing model is good for EV adoption rates. The hassle of the bureaucracy would put many off. I'd be happy to see a refundable deposit on batteries and a closed system of recycling by the manufacturer. A 7 year warranty would help too.

What is the cost of the lease in Sweden?

Ah okay, that's good news. 1 less job to do.

I'm very happy with my cable upgrade.

2.5mm HO7 Rubber 3 Core Cable seems to be the way to go. The cable & plug seem much cooler during charging now.

I'm thinking about replacing the antifreeze in my van.

From where do you drain the antifreeze?

How much antifreeze is needed for a refill?

Thanks