Chris Hammondhttp://www.chrishammond.comRSS Feed for Chris Hammond120Travelling with the Babyhttps://www.chrishammond.com/blog/itemid/2090/travelling-with-the-baby<p>Today was our longest day away from the house with the baby, and all in all things went very well.</p> <p>We left around 10am and headed up towards Vacaville, timing it so that the baby had a bottle around 8:30, and was up until we hit the road at 10. She fell asleep and woke about 20 minutes into our lunch at Panera Bread at Nut Tree in Vacaville. From there she had a bottle and was awake for more of the next couple of hours as we did a little shopping at the outlet mall in Vacaville.</p> <p>Then we headed off to a Super Bowl party in Fairfield, Jacqueline got another bottle there, but didn’t get down to sleep till probably almost 5pm, it was loud, and she wasn’t too big a fan of the cheering (mostly from silly Steelers fans) but she held up very well.</p> <p>She got another bottle right before we left and slept the whole ride home. Natalie fed her again when we got home, though I think she slept through most of that feeding. We’ll see how she sleeps tonight, hopefully most of the night! I’m off to bed early as well, I am going to hit the office early so I can spend a few hours in the  afternoon dealing with the Nissan Leaf which is at the dealer waiting.</p>Chris HammondMon, 07 Feb 2011 01:25:32 GMT1d7f12ec-486b-4c24-9489-29ed0d71bc48Got Nissan Leaf?https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1912/got-nissan-leaf<p>Did you get in on the Nissan Leaf preregistration event last week? Well I did, and I’m excited about it! So excited that I went and did something, I purchased a domain name and setup a website for it (running on DotNetNuke of course)!</p> <p>Check out the website at <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/">http://www.leafowner.com/</a></p> <p>I’ve setup some forums and started posting a few news bits. I hope to update the site daily with the latest in Leaf news! If you’re interested in contributing to the site check it out and shoot <a href="http://twitter.com/leafowner" target="_blank">@LeafOwner</a> a message on twitter!</p> <p>I still need to get a logo together, any designers out there interested in putting something together?</p> <p>Chris Hammond excited about an electric car? Yeah, weird eh? but I’m all about this! Stay tuned!</p> <p><a href="http://www.chrishammond.com/Portals/0/PublishThumbnails/WindowsLiveWriter/GotNissanLeaf_7FF/leaf-black_2.png"><br /> <img width="244" height="84" title="leaf-black" style="display: inline;border: 0px;" alt="leaf-black" src="http://www.chrishammond.com/Portals/0/PublishThumbnails/WindowsLiveWriter/GotNissanLeaf_7FF/leaf-black_thumb.png" /></a><br /> <br /> Update: wow I can't believe I put in the wrong URL earlier! <a href="http://www.leafowner.com">http://www.leafowner.com</a></p>Chris HammondFri, 30 Apr 2010 03:34:49 GMTd5a342c6-10fe-4660-bb36-4b66b19f56c8Welcome to the LeafOwner.com Forums!https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1918/welcome-to-the-leafownercom-forumsWelcome to the LeafOwner.com Forums! We are still working on things around here, but feel free to sit down and get comfortable. To get started you should make your first post in the <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Forums/tabid/62/forumid/3/scope/threads/Default.aspx" target="_self">"New Here?" forum</a>!<br /> <br /> If you have questions about the Nissan Leaf be sure to check out our basic <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Forums/tabid/62/forumid/1/scope/threads/Default.aspx">Leaf Discussions</a> forum, over time we'll break things out into additional forums, but only after we start to generate some traffic to justify the discussions.Chris HammondThu, 22 Apr 2010 03:18:47 GMT728fae21-fc39-4d82-bf75-fa695f37c313Did you sign up? Let us know!https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1919/did-you-sign-up-let-us-knowDid you register for the Priority Registration for the new Nissan Leaf? If you did we want to hear from you! <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Forums/tabid/62/forumid/1/threadid/4/scope/posts/Default.aspx">We've got a thread started here in the forums that we would appreciate your feedback in</a>. Let other future Leaf owners know what you ordered, and when you ordered.<br /> <br /> We turned on the Forums here at www.LeafOwner.com and would encourage everyone to take a few moments to get registered with the site, and start posting in the forums. As we generate some more traffic and posts we'll expand the forum selection here. If you are interested in contributing to the website please email help@leafowner.com and we'll get you on the list! We're looking for contributors for art and news about the Nissan Leaf.https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondFri, 30 Apr 2010 03:02:19 GMTe2c5f306-077e-4a67-80c5-400ba06beb34Nissan surpasses 8k registrations for the new Leafhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1920/nissan-surpasses-8k-registrations-for-the-new-leaf<a href="http://www.hybridcars.com/news/nissan-leaf-pre-orders-pass-8000-and-counting-27864.html">The word from HybridCars.com is that the Nissan Leaf has surpassed 8000 registrations</a>! That's exciting to see! Though I'm curious to see how many of those registrations actually go through and become purchases? How many of those people are just trying to hold a spot in line and sell their opportunity to the highest bidder?<br /> <br /> They also link to another article they posted about problems with the registration process that <a href="http://www.hybridcars.com/buying-process/reservations-nissan-leaf-begins-few-glitches-27787.html">they themselves experienced</a>. I'm glad to see that I didn't experience any of those problems, had I, I may not own this domain name and have things setup for this website. I'm going to keep digging for more Leaf news, if you're up for posting news as well let me know, I can distribute the permissions! <br /> <br /> UPDATE: Engadget has also picked up this story now as well, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/02/nissan-books-8-000-leaf-orders-in-nine-days-gets-turned-on-with/" target="_blank">here's their post</a>.https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondSat, 01 May 2010 20:51:42 GMTf5271b0c-1267-46ae-8bbe-37eb459fe6baNew photos added to the Leaf Gallery on NissanUsa.comhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1921/new-photos-added-to-the-leaf-gallery-on-nissanusaSurfing the Leaf website on NissanUSA.com this evening I came across some new photos posted in the gallery! Sweet, I must say this is my favorite, being that I ordered a black one.<br /> <a href="http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/gallery/view/car/5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electri...</a><br /> <img src="http://www.nissanusa.com/ev/media/images/learn/gallery/car/gallery-6.jpg" height="332" width="500" border="0" /><br /> Check out some of the other photos <a href="http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/gallery/view/car/5#/leaf-electric-car/tags/show/photos" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electri...</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.nissanusa.com/ev/media/images/learn/gallery/car/gallery-13.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; color: #996600; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's another cool one, undercar</a>. <br />https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondWed, 05 May 2010 02:36:08 GMT671ae16b-c6e5-4b66-bc5b-246450f56056Eaton developing charging systems for electric vehicleshttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1922/eaton-developing-charging-systems-for-electric-vehInteresting news found as I read through the Autoblog Green today (I'm a changed man reading Autoblog Green now, the thought of getting a Leaf has me all sorts of weird).<br /> <br /> There was an article from Monday posted there about Eaton developing fast charging systems for both home and commercial use electric vehicles. That strikes me of interest because I have a buddy, one of my former codriver's in the CorvetteZ06.org car, that works for Eaton. I've already sent him an email to see what kind of discount I can get :)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2010/05/03/eaton-developing-faster-electric-vehicle-charging-system-for-hom/">Check out the full Eaton writeup at Autoblog Green including the press release</a>. Chris HammondWed, 05 May 2010 23:50:31 GMT249c6b09-b5df-4e9e-a764-09ea2ca36c90See the Nissan Leaf at the Tour of California Bike Races!https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1925/see-the-nissan-leaf-at-the-tour-of-california-bike<img src="http://erykavincent.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/amgen_tour_of_california_20.jpg" alt="Tour Of California" width="25%" /> <br /> That's right, if you are in California be sure to check out the Tour Of California bike race this coming week! I will be checking it out, likely on Sunday, and will plan to take a lot of pictures for the site!<br /> <br /> <blockquote>Nissan is a proud sponsor of the Amgen Tour of California. The largest cycling event in America, the 2010 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, presented by AEG, that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course. <br /> Visit the Nissan booth at the Finish Line Festival at each stage of the Tour, and you’ll have the chance to see and enter to win the all new, 100% electric, zero tailpipe emissions Nissan LEAF™. See dates and locations below.<br /> STAGE 1: May 16, 2010, 11am-4:30pm<br /> MBT Lifestyle Festival, L St & 11 St, Sacramento, CA <br /> STAGE 2: May 17, 2010, 11am-4:30pm<br /> MBT Lifestyle Festival, Santa Rosa Ave & 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA<br /> STAGE 3: May 18, 2010, 11am-4:30pm<br /> MBT Lifestyle Festival, Beach St & Riverside St, Santa Cruz, CA<br /> STAGE 4: May 19, 2010, 11am-4:30pm <br /> MBT Lifestyle Festival, 12th St & I St, Modesto, CA<br /> STAGE 5: May 19, 2010, 11am-4:30pm <br /> MBT Lifestyle Festival, Panorama Dr & Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA<br /> STAGE 6: May 20, 2010, 11am-4:30pm<br /> MBT Lifestyle Festival, 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA<br /> STAGE 7: May 21, 2010, 11am-4:30pm<br /> MBT Lifestyle Festival, 880 Summit Blvd, Chick Hearn Ct & Figueroa Dr, Los Angeles, CA<br /> STAGE 8: May 21, 2010, 11am-4:30pm <br /> MBT Lifestyle Festival, 880 Summit Blvd, Townsgate Rd & Village Glen, Thousand Oaks, CA<br /> www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/</blockquote><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mastertheshift?v=app_2344061033#!/event.php?eid=121786361183571&index=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/mastertheshif...</a>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondSat, 15 May 2010 03:43:06 GMT58273575-4eb2-42ef-89f3-3435d3f1c66fNissan Leaf Public Reservations now openhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1926/nissan-leaf-public-reservations-now-open<img alt="" src="http://nissanmedia.iconicweb.com/mediasite/libraryImages/nov09_LEAF003__thumb.jpg" style="border: none; width: 128px; float: left;" /> On the 15th of May Nissan North America opened up the Leaf (electric vehicle) Registration system to the public. Previously the system was only open to those who had expressed interest and signed up for early access to the system. The private registration opened on 4/20 and ran through the 14th, with 9500 registrations during that time frame. <br /> <br /> Reservations get you on the list for the option to buy a Nissan Leaf possibly later in 2010 depending on market availability and locale. To register you must pay a refundable $100 fee. <br /> <br /> RESERVATIONS<br /> <ul> <li>Through the <a href="http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/">Nissan LEAF website via NissanUSA.com</a>, the customer will create an account, configure his or her vehicle, and answer questions to complete a driving profile.</li> <li>Consumers will be asked to pay a fully refundable $99 reservation fee by credit card.</li> <li>After placing a reservation, a customer will be able to indicate a preferred dealer. </li> <li>Consumers who reserve a Nissan LEAF will receive confirmation numbers. Nissan will provide individual updates for their reservations by June 30. </li> <li>Reservations are limited to one per household. </li> <li>Consumer inquiries about the reservation process can be answered at the Nissan LEAF call center, 1-877-664-2738.</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1622&mid=1" target="_blank">For more information check out the press release from Nissan</a><br /> <br /> Here at LeafOwner.com we are excited about the opportunity that owning a Nissan Leaf can provide owners as a way to actively work to make the world a better place through a cleaner environment. We encourage you to <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/?ctl=register">register here</a> on the site and start partaking in the <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Forums.aspx">Forum fun</a>! We are heading up to the Tour Of California events in Sacramento tomorrow so that we can check out a Leaf first hand, stay tuned for photos tomorrow! <a href="http://twitter.com/leafowner/">Don't forget to follow us on twitter @LeafOwner</a>.https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondSun, 16 May 2010 03:34:54 GMTa7b62f1b-39a6-459f-9d9a-9b041e76c181Seeing the Nissan Leaf in Person (w/ Photos!)https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1927/seeing-the-nissan-leaf-in-person-w-photos<p><img alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4614059467_972ee98fc9_m.jpg" style="float: left;" />So today my wife and I headed up to Sacramento (110 miles or so from where we live). In case you hadn’t heard there’s this little thing going on in the state this week, called the <a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/" target="_blank">Amgen Tour Of California</a>, only the largest bicycle race in the United States. While I have attended a bike race or two in the past, and taken quite a few photos at them, the race itself was not the reason we headed up there.</p> <p>On Friday we received an email that Nissan would be travelling around with the bike race with a Nissan Leaf in tow, setting up at the finish festivals letting the public see the car. Since I registered for the opportunity to purchase a Leaf on 4/20, I’ve been stoked about this whole process, and I just had to see the car in person. So the wife and I hopped into the <a href="http://www.project350z.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Project350z</a> and drove up to Sacramento for a few hours.</p> <p>We got up there, found a decent parking space and headed off to walk around the various vendors trying to track down the Leaf! We ended up seeing all the vendors and finding the Nissan booth last. I spent probably an hour or so there, taking various photos, looking the car over, and talking to various reps who were there. Unfortunately the car was pretty much on lockdown, you could get close to it, but couldn’t open up any of the fun parts! The windows were up on this sunny beautiful day, and unfortunately that caused for some glare problems with trying to take interior pictures. I took 152 photos, but after trying to filter through some of them <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures/view/setdisplay/setid/72157623951240207.aspx" target="_blank">we’ve uploaded a large number of them</a>.</p> <p>Hopefully by taking a look at some of these photos you’ll see different things on the Leaf that you might not have seen in other photos that have been published elsewhere. </p> <p>We didn’t learn too much different from the event, but it was nice to see the car in person. The only major thing I learned was that in addition to the $7500 government tax credit, California residents may be able to get a $5000 tax rebate, as well as the rebates for the charger installation. That could really make the Leaf a no brainer!</p> <p>Here are some of the photos, <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures/view/setdisplay/setid/72157623951240207.aspx" target="_blank">though be sure to check out the full listing of photos from the Amgen Tour Of California Stage 1</a></p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4613965352/in/set-72157623951240207/"><img alt="Control Center" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4613965352_4d5bbdfee8_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4614673178/in/set-72157623951240207/"><img alt="Nissan Leaf Underbody" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/4614673178_884af58815_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4614673918/in/set-72157623951240207/"><img alt="Nissan Leaf Underbody" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/4614673918_61b95f1726_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4613924784/in/set-72157623951240207/"><img alt="Driver's Side Rear of Nissan Leaf" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4613924784_40cf9bcd7c_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4613302391/in/set-72157623951240207/"><img alt="Nissan Leaf Roof and Wing" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/4613302391_a56aea8e48_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;" /></a></p> </blockquote>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondMon, 17 May 2010 02:28:35 GMTf4703038-4b3b-4992-81fc-b25293079b1f5/17 Confirmation email from Nissanhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1928/517-confirmation-email-from-nissanIt looks like Nissan has sent out some updated emails to select markets. I received mine the morning of 5/17/2010 with the following text<br /> <br /> <blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="border: none;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;">Chris, thank you for reserving a Nissan LEAF™. you live in an area that will be one of the first to start the order process, which begins in August and continues for the next few months. during this time, you'll be notified when to contact your dealer. together, you will confirm your options, and talk about price, trade-ins and any incentives that are available. </blockquote><br /> Did you get the email as well? Here's a screen shot of what it looked like. <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4618501065/" title="Email From Nissan 5-17-2010" style="color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; background-color: #0259c4;"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/4618501065_023a6cb5e8_m.jpg" width="186" height="240" alt="Email From Nissan 5-17-2010" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /></a><br />Chris HammondTue, 18 May 2010 12:13:25 GMT153b9791-bdc2-4cd0-a1b2-00b8187b793eLeaf Lucky Lancehttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1931/leaf-lucky-lanceAutoblog Green is reporting that Lance Armstrong is going to be getting the first Nissan Leaf, sometime in September.<br /> <br /> Lance has likely had a hell of a day, with all the BS from Landis, then getting into a bad wreck during the Amgen Tour Of California and having to head to the hospital. Lance's #ATOC run might be over, but at least he gets a great car come September! Those of us here at LeafOwner.com are definitely going to be jealous when that happens!<br /> <br /> Source: <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2010/05/20/breaking-first-nissan-leaf-going-to-lance-armstrong-in-septembe/">Autoblog Green</a>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondFri, 21 May 2010 01:54:01 GMT4c251298-419d-4c9d-8945-547b6698eebeNissan Leaf gets an Iphone Apphttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1932/nissan-leaf-gets-an-iphone-appI must say I saw this coming, but hopefully it won't be the only thing we see for the Leaf in terms of mobile applications. <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2010/05/23/nissan-leaf-gets-iphone-app-that-james-bond-wouldnt-approve-of/" target="_blank">According to Autoblog Green</a> the Leaf will be getting a simple Iphone app that will allow you to tell the car to either warm or cool the interior, as well as check the charging status of your Leaf. While that is cool, autoblog goes a little sarcastic and complains they want to be able to drive the car remotely.<br /> <br /> I'll just be happy if Nissan creates an Android application, or releases an SDK! I would love to try my hand at my own Android application for the car if the opportunity ever presents itself. I'll be damned if I'll buy an IPhone :) <br /> <br /> <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2010/05/23/nissan-leaf-gets-iphone-app-that-james-bond-wouldnt-approve-of/" target="_blank">Read the full ABG post</a>.https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondMon, 24 May 2010 10:44:09 GMT18816b79-8901-40c6-858d-ee2a263cdcd8Check out my Leaf video, it's not unique but it is minehttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1933/check-out-my-leaf-video-its-not-unique-but-it-isSo Nissan just sent out an email campaign that will allow you to create your own Leaf intro video, it's just a way for them to get you to spread the Leaf love, but I went ahead and created one anyways!<br /> <br /> Here's the shortcut URL to my video <a href="http://bit.ly/bRYxBv" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/bRYxBv</a> <br /> <br /> If you got the video be sure to reply here with the link to yours! (I was #961)https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondFri, 28 May 2010 16:46:30 GMTe3bff45f-7ec6-4ba4-a2d2-f525e7ed245eReaching out to your Nissan Dealer in Regards to a Leafhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1937/reaching-out-to-your-nissan-dealer-in-regards-to-a<p>So there has been some discussion here on LeafOwner.com about the potential that dealers will try to price gouge when the Leaf comes out. I recently went to visit a local Nissan Dealer, Boardwalk Nissan in Redwood City and will admit I didn't have the best of experiences, they didn't have ANY info on the Leaf at the time, I am hoping that has changed, so I just reached out to a sales guy who contacted me due to the previous sales guy I was dealing with having left.</p> <p> So here's what I emailed the guy, I'll post back to this thread later when I hear back, assuming I hear back. </p> <blockquote> <p>NAME REMOVED,</p> <p>Thanks for the phone call last night. I do have a few questions that I could use your assistance.</p> <p>I have money down on a Leaf (I paid $99 back on 4/20), I realize they aren't going to be available until December, but was wondering if you had any more info about them?</p> <p>Here's what I currently know. By the end of this month Nissan will be contacting me to give me more info. Sometime this summer they will send out an electrician to the house to see if installing a charger is possible or not, and to give an estimate of what that cost will be. This fall they are going to be doing some driving promotions where you can test drive a Leaf. This fall those who are interested will work with a dealer to purchase the car. Then sometime starting in December a lucky few who preordered the Leaf will get them delivered, I am hoping because we are in the bay area that I have a good shot at getting one of the first, also because I preregistered very early on.</p> <p>I am looking for a dealer who is going to sell me a Leaf at or below MSRP, I am not willing to pay a markup cost for this car, and I will find a dealer that will sell me one at a good price, even if I have to tow the car home to do it. I would hope that Boardwalk Nissan can do this, but I have never purchased a car from you guys so I don't know what to expect yet.</p> <p>I'm a Nissan kind of guy, I have a 350z currently (my second one) and I've owned a 240z and 280z as well. My wife and I were in at Boardwalk looking at Jettas, that was for her as a replacement for the F-250 she drives right now (for that horse trailer we talked about). The Leaf would be my commuter car if I get one.</p> <p>Thanks for your help,</p> <p>Chris</p> </blockquote> <p>Have you reached out to a dealer? Had any luck? </p>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondThu, 10 Jun 2010 11:14:47 GMTedefa827-648f-4859-ab58-dd71dcec5f39When is your Leaf Charging Appointment?https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1942/when-is-your-leaf-charging-appointmentSo the Nissan Leaf Charging assessment appointments are starting up next week (as far as we know) and we are interested in hearing from you how things go.<br /> <br /> We are having our inspection on 7/1, will be taking pictures and tweeting all the action on <a href="http://twitter.com/leafowner/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">@leafowner</a>. We expect to get an estimate in the range of $2k-$3k for the installation, fortunately the breaker is right in the garage on the front wall, and we are hoping that makes things easier and cheaper!<br /> <br /> Do you have an earlier appointment? If so let us know, we're love to hear from you when it occurs, as would the rest of the users here on LeafOwner.com. What are you expecting from the appointment?<br />https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondSat, 26 Jun 2010 00:41:54 GMT6311a844-1510-46ce-88eb-99e0b7b7b13dNissan Leaf Passes 15k Reservationshttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1943/nissan-leaf-passes-15k-reservations<a href=" http://cjh.am/d1rPf7 ">Nissan just tweeted that they had passed 15k</a> reservations for the Nissan Leaf, with more statistics about reservations coming later today.<br /> <br /> Stay tuned as we update this post with all the interesting info they release.https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondWed, 30 Jun 2010 12:57:34 GMTd8036b06-fffb-475a-af35-05eec144a4c3Nissan Leaf Meetup July 10th, San Jose, Californiahttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1944/nissan-leaf-meetup-july-10th-san-jose-californiaWe're in the early phases of planning a little gathering in San Jose on July 10th. There will be a Leaf on static display at a Livestrong event down there.<br /> <br /> I'm thinking 10 or 11am, but need to find more information about the event.<br /> <br /> Thanks to Brendan Dolan from <a href="http://www.boardwalknissan.com/">Boardwalk Nissan</a> for the tip on the event!<br /> <br /> Stay tuned for more info as we get the planning together! If you're interested in attending please reply to this thread!https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondWed, 30 Jun 2010 17:58:29 GMT0eb93f26-c661-43bc-909b-d925b9cc0cafNissan Leaf iAd announcements w/ Videohttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1945/nissan-leaf-iad-announcements-w-video<p>We've got the scoop, hear it here first! Check out the new Nissan Leaf iAd announcement and video!</p><p> I must say, after watching this, as a die-hard Android user I have to think maybe a iPhone would work? bah I can't think like that </p> <blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <p>Nissan and its zero-emission Nissan LEAF are proud to be <span style="text-decoration: underline;">one of the first brands and the only automotive brand to date to use Apple’s innovative iAd</span> for iPhone.  Just like the iPhone, Nissan LEAF is 100% electric and 100% in demand as the world’s first mass-production, zero-emission car.  iAds will help Nissan continue to reach the early adopters and target customers who have already placed more than 15,000 reservations for the Nissan LEAF, which will be available beginning in December with full mass-market availability by 2012.</p> <p>The video demonstrates the functionality that the new iAd format - - launching TODAY July 1 by Apple for iPhone - - offers the millions of iPhone users interested in learning more about Zero Emission Mobility and the new Nissan LEAF.</p> </blockquote> <br /> <br /> <object width="660" height="405"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a-_xa_m7MXU&hl=en_US&fs=1?color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a-_xa_m7MXU&hl=en_US&fs=1?color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="405"></object>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondThu, 01 Jul 2010 13:11:14 GMT643341c2-72a5-4067-ac6b-4edb34591bf1Black Nissan Leaf Spotted on 101! w/ Videohttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1946/black-nissan-leaf-spotted-on-101-w-video<p>Damn, I should start taking the 101 to work more often, wish I had seen this (not sure when it was taken, but it was very near my house/work!)!</p><object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JEMSVlD1e9c&hl=en_US&fs=1?color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JEMSVlD1e9c&hl=en_US&fs=1?color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object>Chris HammondThu, 01 Jul 2010 13:24:50 GMT9889c6f4-661b-45d0-987c-0c587ac43a38What to expect from your Nissan Leaf home charging assessmenthttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1947/what-to-expect-from-your-nissan-leaf-home-chargingSo I had my home charging assessment this afternoon for my Nissan Leaf order. Here's a quick overview of what happened, and what I learned.<br /> <br /> I had a local electrician come by, as well as a representative from Aerovironment. I wouldn't expect everyone is going to have an AV rep at their assessment, but because today was the first day they were checking out some of the assessments to see how things can be streamlined.<br /> <br /> So the first thing the electrician did was take a picture of the house and address. Then he inspected the box where the electrical meter is located and verified that the overall capacity of the house was fine, ours was with a 100amp (remember I'm no electrician so what I say may be totally wrong). From there he took a picture of the box and meter, then moved into the house to find the sub panel, the circuit breaker for the house. His first thought was that I would have to replace the panel entirely because it is full and old. Fortunately I showed him that we have a 220v hookup for an electric dryer that isn't being used, which means we should be able to pull the 30amp breaker for that and replace it with the required 40amp breaker that the Leaf charger will need.<br /> <br /> He looked around the garage, told us where he would suggest installing the charger, and then let me choose where I would like it installed. We talked about the pros/cons of various locations, the main con being the 15' charging cord that will run across the floor when the car is plugged in.<br /> <br /> The Aerovironment rep asked me a few questions such as how I thought Nissan was doing with the Leaf as a whole, to which I said I was pleased. He also made notes about items he would follow up with his supervisor on, questions the electrician had about the paperwork he had, as well as some other general things that he thinks might make the overall process smoother. <br /> <br /> The last thing that the electrician did was hung up a "sticker" to mark where the Charger would go. He then took a picture of that, I also took my own picture, of course<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4753237082/" title="Assessment mounting location #leaf" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4753237082_19ca5dafc1_m.jpg" width="179" height="240" alt="Assessment mounting location #leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /></a><br /> <br /> So what's next? Well apparently the assessment will be sent to AV once the local electrician fills out all the paperwork. Then they will send me a quote for how much it is going to cost to do the installation. I think it looks to be pretty straightforward for our house, so hopefully it's not a price proposition.https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondThu, 01 Jul 2010 17:20:26 GMTb440d1af-7576-4a9f-8508-9d55ae203e64Home Charger Assessment Posterhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1948/home-charger-assessment-posterSo here she is, the large shot of the home charger assessment poster they use during the Nissan Leaf Charging Assessment appointment.<br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4753721669_1339f7e568_z.jpg" alt="photo" width="484" height="640" style="border: 0px; display: inline-block; image-rendering: optimizequality;" /><br /> <br /> You can get an even larger view from Flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4753721669/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond...</a><br /> <br /> For the rest of the <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Forums/forumid/2/threadid/229/scope/posts.aspx">details from my Leaf charging assessment</a> today check out my earlier post.https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondFri, 02 Jul 2010 02:25:49 GMT739558d3-5903-4490-a88d-b96f242ecdfaLance Armstrong's new Nissan Leaf Ad, just in time for the Tour De Francehttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1949/lance-armstrongs-new-nissan-leaf-ad-just-in-timeSo after yesterday's exciting day here on Leafowner.com we've got another first for you! Check out Lance Armstrong's new Nissan Leaf ad. Lance is starting off on the Tour De France on July 3rd, best of luck Lance! All the Nissan Leaf fans will definitely be rooting Team RadioShack along!<br /> <br /> Now for the exclusive video<br /> <br /> <object width="500" height="405"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ICQnGcjisgw&hl=en_US&fs=1?color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ICQnGcjisgw&hl=en_US&fs=1?color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="405"></embed></object>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondFri, 02 Jul 2010 12:44:51 GMT6267639d-2a15-4f32-a52e-00a7da0fd18cNissan Leaf Charger Quotehttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1954/nissan-leaf-charger-quoteSo today we headed out to the meetup we organized at the LiveStrong event in San Jose, it was a great day catching up with some fellow leaf enthusiasts, I'll have a full review of that event and photos posted later today.<br /> <br /> For now though, check out the Nissan Leaf Charger Quote I just received. I got an email saying it was completed, and I was able to login to the Nissan Leaf website to retrieve the quote.<br /> <br /> Here are the details.<br /> <br /> product/service  total<br /> <br /> standard installation  1,296.68<br /> <br /> charging dock, wall mount 15' cable *  721.12<br /> <br /> installation permit and processing  50.00<br /> <br /> shipping and delivery  49.95<br /> <br /> permit and inspection fee (level 1 120v/20a) 0.00<br /> <br /> sales tax * US$66.70<br /> <br /> total US$2,184.45<br /> expires on 12/31/2010<br /> <br /> and a screenshot from the website.<br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4781229224_4fb17bc90f_z.jpg" height="358" width="500" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;" /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4781229224/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond...</a>Chris HammondSat, 10 Jul 2010 18:04:05 GMT71803d91-2d59-4f8c-b829-bc9e61215e03Nissan Leaf Owner's Meetup at San Jose Livestrong Challengehttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1955/nissan-leaf-owners-meetup-at-san-jose-livestrongIt was a great day for future leaf owners down in San Jose. A group of us met up at the LiveStrong Challenge event going on down there today and tomorrow to check out the Nissan Leaf that was on display.<br /> <br /> Fun was had by all, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4781382892/">though MsLusty is still there trying to find the Tailpipe on the Nissan Leaf</a>.<br /> <br /> I got down there around 10am and started testing out the camera on the Leaf. The Setup was similar to what they had at the Amgen Tour Of California back in May, though they tweaked the layout a bit. Lighting wasn't great for photos today, way too much sun on half the car, and none on the other half of the car, but I tried to make due. <br /> <br /> Lunch was provided by Brendan from <a href="http://www.boardwalknissan.com/" target="_blank">Boardwalk Nissan</a>, a huge thanks to him for that! Word he was able to pass on as well is that Boardwalk will not be marking up the price on the Leaf over MSRP! That's great news for all of us in the Bay Area looking forward to buying from boardwalk.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4781381760/" title="Nissan Leaf Dashboard" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4781381760_f03a4d8cb0_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Nissan Leaf Dashboard" class="pc_img" style="border: none; float: right;" /></a>With the help of the lunch Brendan provided we managed to talk the reps into opening the Leaf up for us to take some photos of in inside, something that wasn't possible at the Tour of California.<br /> <br /> <br /> At the end of the day those of us remaining posed for a group shot outside of the car.<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4781390300/" title="Nissan LeafOwners.com Group Shot" target="_blank" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4781390300_4f60192507_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Nissan LeafOwners.com Group Shot" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures/view/setdisplay/setid/72157624465938980.aspx" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #003366; text-decoration: none;">Check out all the photos we took at the event</a>, and possibly look for them via some other venues soon!https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondSat, 10 Jul 2010 19:17:40 GMT2eb1fb1e-2f30-4805-9817-b6dc25649c7cPlugin2010 Public Nighthttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1956/plugin2010-public-nightWe just caught a tweet from Coulomb about the <a href="http://www.plugin2010.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Plugin2010</a> event having a Public Night on 7/27<br /> <a href="http://www.plugin2010.com/images/stories/home/publicnightflyer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.plugin2010.com/images/stor...</a><br /> <br /> I don't know about the rest of you, but LeafOwner.com will definitely be checking the event out.<br /> <br /> <div>Plug-In 2010 Exposition Opens To The Public Get Plugged Into the Future of Transportation! Charged up about plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles? Curious to learn more and check them out yourself? As major automakers announce plans to bring these vehicles to market, get your own first-hand look at a variety of cleaner and greener cars that can lower fuel costs, greenhouse gas emissions and our dependence on oil. Preview the very latest vehicles and other plug-in technology innovations at the Plug-In 2010 Public Night, and then take part in a panel discussion about your role in bringing plug-ins to market.</div> <div><br /> Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. For more information on Plug-In 2010 and to view our list of exhibitors, visit www.plugin2010.com.</div> <div>EXHIBIT HALL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<br /> </div> <div>Vehicles scheduled for display (subject to change) include the Chevrolet Volt, 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, Mitsubishi i MiEV, Nissan LEAF, 2010 Prius Plug-In, the smart fortwo electric drive, a range-extended electric chassis, a plug-in hybrid passenger car and more.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>PANEL DISCUSSION: PLUG-IN HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES: GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT Distinguished panel members –with a long history of involvement with plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles – will discuss their adventures in crafting educational and entertaining messages about plug-in technology. Enjoy a lively discussion to learn more, and how you can help shape a plugged-in future. Moderator: Mark Duvall, Director, Electric Transportation, Electric Power Research Institute Speakers: Martin Eberhard, Co-Founder, Tesla Motors Bill Nye, “The Science Guy” Jessie Deeter, Producer, Who Killed the</div> <div>Electric Car? & Revenge of the Electric Car Chelsea Sexton, Founder, The Lightning Rod Foundation & former General Motors EV1 </div> <div>Tuesday, July 27, 2010</div> <div>5:30 pm – 9:30 pm</div> <div>San Jose Convention Center, Hall 1</div>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondThu, 15 Jul 2010 13:46:00 GMTc3f83c45-07aa-4449-b2e3-6cd4c4478434Nissan Leaf Battery/Warranty Surveyhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1957/nissan-leaf-batterywarranty-surveyNissan sent out an online survey asking about warranty and battery life for the Nissan Leaf.<br /> <br /> From reading through the survey it looks like they are considering 5yr/60k warranties, or 8yr/100k warranties.<br /> <br /> There is definitely a lot of information in the survey, and they ask a lot of "what would it take to make you not buy a Leaf". I was pretty strict on I won't accept a 5yr/60k mile warranty, I have no interest in the risk of being an early adopter of the Nissan Leaf if they aren't going to back the product with a very rigid warranty. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4800083607/" title="Nissan Leaf Survey" style="color: #1057ae; text-decoration: underline;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4800083607_c16799f2a3_m.jpg" width="197" height="240" alt="Nissan Leaf Survey" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures/view/setdisplay/setid/72157624517927854.aspx">Here are a couple more screenshots from the Survey</a><br /> <br /> What was your overall response to the survey? Did you get it today? Did you fill it out? What do you think the Warranty should be?Chris HammondFri, 16 Jul 2010 20:53:15 GMT665a8768-bf1c-492b-bfdc-e04522d32154Nissan Announced an 8yr 100k mile warranty for the Nissan Leafhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1960/nissan-announced-an-8yr-100k-mile-warranty-for-theGood news today on the Nissan Leaf front! They bowed to the pressure from all of us at LeafOwner.com (kidding of course) and went with a 8yr 100k mile warranty for the leaf!<br /> <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2010/07/27/nissan-announces-leaf-rollout-plans-8-year-battery-warranty/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://green.autoblog.com/2010/07/27/...</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p>PRESS RELEASE<br /> <br /> Nissan Announces National Market Roll-Out Plan for Zero-Emission Nissan LEAF<br /> <br /> - More than half of 17,000 reservations located in initial launch markets -<br /> <br /> SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, nearly 17,000 future Nissan LEAF drivers are learning when the world's first affordable all-electric, zero-emission vehicle will be available in their markets. Consumers who have placed reservations for the Nissan LEAF received a communication today regarding market timing and next steps in ordering the all-electric vehicle.<br /> <br /> Nissan LEAF first will be available to consumers in December, in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Tennessee. These areas are home to The EV Project – the largest electric vehicle and infrastructure deployment ever undertaken. The EV Project is a result of a partnership with charging infrastructure provider ECOtality and partially funded by a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Customers in these first five launch states, who represent more than 55 percent of total Nissan LEAF reservations, will be able to place firm orders for the Nissan LEAF starting in August.<br /> <br /> Nissan LEAF will be introduced to Texas and Hawaii shortly thereafter, in January 2011; North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina and Alabama follow in April 2011; and be rolled-out to the balance of the nation beginning in Fall 2011 with availability in all markets nationwide by the end of that year.<br /> <br /> "We are pleased to see so many people making a choice for a zero-emission future by placing reservations for the Nissan LEAF," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. "Consumer feedback and market readiness have been key drivers in developing our phased rollout. Nissan is able to target areas of customer demand for early launch, while continuing to work in future markets to ensure the continued success of electric vehicles."<br /> <br /> Nissan North America also is informing its consumers that the lithium-ion battery pack that powers the Nissan LEAF will carry a warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles – matching U.S. market competitive conditions.<br /> <br /> Consumers who have reserved the Nissan LEAF online will be invited to place orders through their dealer for the vehicle in advance of market roll-out timing, allowing time for consumers to select a dealer and assess home charging needs. Nissan is continuing to take reservations for the Nissan LEAF through its website, www.NissanUSA.com. Interested consumers are encouraged to place a reservation, which entails a $99 fully refundable fee to secure a spot on the list to place an order.<br /> <br /> The reservations process has educated Nissan about more than just geographic distribution. Some information we've learned about future Nissan LEAF drivers includes:<br /> <br /> * Favorite color: The favorite color of Nissan LEAF owners is blue. More than 30 percent of reservations are for blue Nissan LEAF electric cars. Silver is a close second, at about 26 percent. The remaining reservations are close to evenly split among red, black and white.<br /> * Trim level: About 75 percent of Nissan LEAF orders are for the SL trim level, which adds a rearview monitor, solar panel spoiler, fog lights, and automatic headlights.<br /> * Home and Parking: About 75 percent of people who placed reservations own a single-family home. About 68 percent have attached garages, while an additional 18 percent have detached garages or carports. Home ownership and dedicated parking are important factors for Nissan LEAF drivers who plan to charge their vehicles at home.<br /> * Purchase time: About 67 percent of Nissan LEAF reservations holders have indicated that they'd be ready to purchase or lease a Nissan LEAF within one year of placing the reservation. An additional 24 percent indicated they would be ready in one to two years.<br /> * Interests: Several primary interests are inspiring people to order a Nissan LEAF. Cited interests include energy independence (35 percent); environmental consciousness (34 percent); and cost/fuel economy (20 percent). <br /> <br /> <br /> In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on the Nissan LEAF and zero emissions can be found at www.nissanusa.com.<br /> <br /> SOURCE Nissan North America</p>Chris HammondTue, 27 Jul 2010 13:23:00 GMT38ea17c7-4670-4042-8bb7-8dfdb988d4a1New Leaf info posted on NissanUSA.com, ordering ETAshttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1961/new-leaf-info-posted-on-nissanusacom-ordering-etHere's a quick rundown of what's been posted on NissanUSA.com<br /> <br /> <strong>State by State Info<br /> August 2010- </strong>Arizona,<strong> </strong>California, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington<br /> <strong>September 2010-</strong> Hawaii, Texas<br /> <strong>December 2010-</strong> Alabama, Dist. of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia<br /> <strong>Fall/Winter 2011-</strong> Remaining 36 states<br /> <br /> <strong> Coming in Late August the website will get</strong><br /> the Nissan LEAF payment estimator - estimate your monthly lease or finance payment<br /> enhanced vehicle configurator - an eco design package, hologram kickplates and more factory accessories will be available through our enhanced configurator<br /> updated range and battery lifecycle information - more on how Nissan LEAF fits your driving lifestyle<br /> <br /> <strong> and in the fall</strong><br /> the 100% electric Nissan LEAF tour will commence Fall 2010. the tour will feature a test drive* for LEAF reservation holders, information on public charging infrastructure and home charging options. tour dates and locations will be communicated in September.<br /> <br /> check out <a href="http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/dashboard/myLeafEta" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electri...</a> for more info<br />https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondTue, 27 Jul 2010 16:34:00 GMTeb304a88-f0cb-4516-ba6e-a0a89085c7caPlugin 2010 Reviewhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1962/plugin-2010-reviewMyself and a buddy headed down to Plugin2010's public night down in San Jose this evening. To be honest, there wasn't much to be learned there, though there were a few interesting things to see.<br /> <br /> They had the usual blue Leaf that has been around California a few times now (<a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures.aspx">I've tracked it down and photo graphed it twice</a>), though tonight was a little different. There were no red ropes this time, so people could get right up on the car. It was mostly unlocked, but they weren't too happy when people opened the doors (I swear I didn't! but saw a few try). The car was cleaner than when it was out on display in the open as I've seen it before, though had a number of finger prints on it by the end of the night. They also had the various accessory lights on, <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures/view/setdisplay/setid/72157624474837493.aspx">see some of my photos for those</a>.<br /> <br /> Nissan also had a battery pack on display, that was cool to see.  <br /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4837008850_71afa1fd62_m.jpg" alt="Nissan Leaf Battery Pack" /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4836413129/" title="IMG_5501" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4836413129_02899a4d5b_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_5501" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /></a><br /> <br /> In addition to the Nissan info, there was an AV Charger there on display, I got a number of photos from that.<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4836420193/" title="IMG_2491" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/4836420193_9b8dd57285_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2491" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4836418839/" title="IMG_2489" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4836418839_3992f6a375_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2489" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /></a> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/4836418181/" title="IMG_2488" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/4836418181_3a7645f205_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="IMG_2488" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> In addition to the AV charger on display there were a TON of other chargers available. I talked to one of the Coulomb Tech reps for a bit (I think he was a founder of the company) and he seemed to talk like their charging units (mainly the free ones) would only be made available to the GM/Ford/Smart car buyers, not to Nissan Leaf buyers, but we'll see how that plays out. Since they are local I am hoping to reach out to them again soon and see what more info they can provide.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures/view/setdisplay/setid/72157624474837493.aspx">Check out all of the rest of the photos posted from the night</a><br />https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondWed, 28 Jul 2010 02:15:30 GMTdf642e6d-2a1b-48b6-a4fc-65996e4f1b08Leaf Order Phone Callshttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1978/leaf-order-phone-callsSo have your dealers started calling you to ask what your order date is? I got a call from Boardwalk today. I said very positive things about Brendan, I hope that doesn't come back to burn me ;)<br /> <br /> I was told by the GM that there would likely be no test drives before they get a demo vehicle in December, I sure as help hope that isn't true. Nissan has been saying driving tours will happen sometime this fall.Chris HammondSat, 21 Aug 2010 23:14:09 GMTd845fb63-7a63-481e-82c7-59c2dee084eaNissan's Innovation for All Campaign, Polar Bears coming!https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1980/nissans-innovation-for-all-campaign-polar-bears<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4926137181_dd9f5298ae_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Nissan Leaf Commercial Polar Bear" class="pc_img" style="border: none; float: left;" /><br /> Nissan has just announced a new ad campaign, leading up to a new Leaf commercial in September, you can watch some of the other commercials in the campaign now on Youtube! Links below, followed by the Nissan Press release<br /> <br /> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XwL0SYcmdg<br /> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRvIxi0MgNg<br /> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0tcR2dU6HQ<br /> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96-gXmVcj0g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> NISSAN LAUNCHES ‘INNOVATION FOR ALL’ BRAND CAMPAIGN TO BUILD ON US MARKET GROWTH</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">New campaign to feature full line of Nissan vehicles, innovations that drive them</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2010) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced a significant new marketing initiative to showcase the strength of Nissan’s innovative product portfolio and build on 10 straight months of sales growth for the Nissan brand in the U.S. market. The campaign, to be headlined under the theme “Innovation for All,” will launch on Aug. 28 and permeate a variety of medium and targets over the next several months.</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">“Innovation for All” will begin with a series of five television spots that capture Nissan’s history, track record and process of innovation. The campaign features the full line of Nissan products – from the 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF and Altima mid-size sedan to the Z sports car, Titan full-size pickup truck and cube ® activity vehicle. The versatile campaign also will appear in print and online with a consistent look and feel.</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">“Innovation has been the heart and soul of the Nissan brand for nearly 100 years,” said Jon Brancheau, vice president, Marketing, NNA. “‘Innovation for All’ isn’t simply a new marketing idea. It’s the very foundation of Nissan worldwide. This campaign captures Nissan’s spirit and continued drive towards innovation – not just for the elite, but for everyone.”</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">The campaign, developed by longtime partners TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles, depicts Nissan’s innovation through a series of stories that are in turn whimsical, heartwarming, technology-minded, spirited and poignant. “We’re sharing Nissan stories that are as exciting, intelligent and innovative as the brand itself,” said Rob Schwartz, chief creative officer, TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles.</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">The first of the “Innovation” ads will debut Aug. 28 during the ESPN College Football Preview Show:</p> <p style="margin-left: 39pt;">·         <strong>“Innovations”</strong> – A celebration of Nissan’s current innovations, including smart phone apps, recycled materials, air purifiers, the Juke – the world’s first Sports Cross – and the 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF.</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">The second set of ad spots, set to air beginning Sept 1, include:</p> <p>·         <strong>“Baby”</strong> – A soon-to-be dad transforms his 370Z into a Maxima sports sedan for the arrival of his first child.</p> <p>·         <strong>“Kidzilla”</strong> – A little boy’s toy car collection endures a beating, from dog-chewing to water plunges, but the Nissan Altima remains unscathed – just like in the real world.</p> <p>·         <strong>“Dime”</strong> – One of the most important safety innovations that Nissan delivers in every new car is its brake override system. This ad shows that a Nissan truly can stop on a dime.</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">Sept. 9 marks the debut of “Polar Bear,” a highlight of the “Innovation for All” campaign as it previews the Nissan LEAF – the world’s first mass market, affordable zero-emission 100-percent electric vehicle. In this story, a polar bear journeys from the icy Arctic through forests, highways, train tracks and over bridges to the big city and then on to the suburbs, where the animal finds someone who is trying to help – the owner of an all-electric Nissan LEAF.</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">The “Innovation for All” campaign represents a significant marketing initiative for Nissan, aiming to deliver over 200,000,000 media impressions before the end of 2010.</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;">In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing.  Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at <a href="http://www.nissanusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.NissanUSA.com</a> and <a href="http://www.infinitiusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.InfinitiUSA.com</a>.</p>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondWed, 25 Aug 2010 10:40:48 GMT72f5c7b2-f644-4c08-aaf6-c17a3a320b2cNissan Leaf now taking orders or Requests for Quoteshttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1981/nissan-leaf-now-taking-orders-or-requests-for-quot<img alt="Leaf Update" src="/Portals/0/Images/LeafUpdate.jpg" style="float: right;" />So Nissan has started sending out emails to "request a quote" from your dealer. I got mine this afternoon and jumped! We'll see what Boardwalk Nissan does now ;) (hey Brendan, remember all those kind words I had, would ya?)<br /> <br /> "Hi Chris. We have some exciting news. You can now request a quote* from your local Nissan Dealer and place an order for your Nissan LEAF™. <br /> <br /> We appreciate your support of Nissan LEAF, and we're happy to say that you'll soon be one step closer to owning one.<br /> <br /> To get started, click below."<br /> <br /> I priced the car out at just over $35k, and said I was interested in Leasing the car. I figure if I'm ever going to lease a car this will be it. I don't hold on to cars for very long, so a 3 year Lease will actually be pushing it for me, but I'm gonna be a father soon, perhaps it's time to grow up :D https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondWed, 01 Sep 2010 17:57:40 GMT08b56e5e-bb59-4b61-9963-f01d9a103c42Nissan Announced Arrive and Drive scheduled for the Leafhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/1984/nissan-announced-arrive-and-drive-scheduled-for-thIf you're interested in test driving a Nissan Leaf get ready. Nissan just posted a schedule for events that you can sign up to drive the cars. You have to RSVP, and it doesn't look like all the events are open yet.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/Default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/Def...</a><br /> <br /> choose a tour stop <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: #ffffff; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">click on view details for more information about the tour stop and schedule your Nissan LEAF™ drive time</p> <div id="ctl00_cphMain_upGridPanel" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: #ffffff; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <table class="eventListings" cellspacing="0" rules="all" border="0" id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList" style="border: 0px none #0a1b2a;margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; width: 759px; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_boxbg.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial;"> <tbody style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <th scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; color: #61849d; font-size: 10px;">tour stop</th> <th scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; color: #61849d; font-size: 10px;"><a href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/Default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">state</a></th> <th scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; color: #61849d; font-size: 10px;">city</th> <th scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; color: #61849d; font-size: 10px;"><a href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/Default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">dates</a></th> <th scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; color: #61849d; font-size: 10px;"> </th> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl02_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">AltCar Expo</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">CA</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Santa Monica</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">10.1.2010 - 10.3.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl03_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">Orange County Auto Show</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">CA</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Anaheim</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">10.8.2010 - 10.10.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl04_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=4" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">NTC Promenade</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">CA</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">San Diego</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">10.15.2010 - 10.17.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=4" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl05_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=5" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">Westfield Century City</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">CA</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Los Angeles</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">10.22.2010 - 10.24.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=5" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl06_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=12" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">CA</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">San Jose</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">10.29.2010 - 10.31.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=12" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=13" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SolarWorld</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">OR</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Hillsboro</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">11.5.2010 - 11.7.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=13" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl08_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=15" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">Westfield Southcenter</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">WA</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Seattle</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">11.12.2010 - 11.14.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=15" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl09_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=16" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">San Francisco International Auto Show</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">CA</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">San Francisco</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">11.20.2010 - 11.28.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=16" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl10_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=17" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">Tempe Festival of the Arts</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">AZ</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Tempe</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">12.3.2010 - 12.5.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=17" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl11_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=18" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">4th Avenue Winter Street Fair</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">AZ</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Tucson</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">12.10.2010 - 12.12.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=18" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a id="ctl00_cphMain_gvEventList_ctl12_lnkDetails" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=20" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;">The Domain</a></td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">TX</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Austin</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">12.17.2010 - 12.19.2010</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><a class="arrowLink" href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=20" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: #ffffff; float: left; display: block; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; background-image: url(https://drivenissanleaf.com/images/ui_arrowdefault.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">view details</a></td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">TX</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Houston</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">1.7.2011 - 1.9.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">TX</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Dallas</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">1.14.2011 - 1.16.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">FL</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Jacksonville</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">1.21.2011 - 1.23.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">FL</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Miami</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">1.28.2011 - 1.30.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">FL</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Orlando</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">2.4.2011 - 2.6.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">GA</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Atlanta</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">2.11.2011 - 2.13.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">TN</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Chattanooga</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">2.18.2011 - 2.20.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">TN</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Knoxville</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">2.25.2011 - 2.27.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">NC</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Charlotte</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">3.4.2011 - 3.6.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">NC</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Raleigh</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">3.11.2011 - 3.13.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">DC</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Washington</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">3.18.2011 - 3.20.2011</td> </tr> <tr style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">coming soon</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">TN</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">Nashville</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #0a1b2a;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px;">3.25.2011 - 3.27.2011</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <br />https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondSun, 05 Sep 2010 01:12:06 GMTd550abc1-b6c8-4c41-a1cc-5a16df91a04dNissan Leaf at Boardwalk Nissanhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2000/nissan-leaf-at-boardwalk-nissanNothing like last minute notices..<br /> <br /> Today only, from 11am-1pm there will be a Nissan Leaf at Boardwalk Nissan in Redwood City. You can visit, take a look, and I hear even sit in it. I might head down over lunch and take some photos, haven't quite decided yet.<br /> <br /> CChris HammondMon, 20 Sep 2010 13:46:04 GMT6533938d-d772-466a-8291-3c4a82e3e992Lance Armstrong getting a Nissan Leaf next weekhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2002/lance-armstrong-getting-a-nissan-leaf-next-weekSo, all completely unofficial of course, but it looks like Lance Armstrong is getting his Nissan Leaf next week, according to a tweet he sent to <a href="http://twitter.com/lancearmstrong/status/25138975150">@leafowner earlier today</a>.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5011972461/" title="Lance getting his Leaf next week?" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5011972461_a06a212b79_m.jpg" width="240" height="126" alt="Lance getting his Leaf next week?" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /></a><br /> <br /> I wonder when Steve Jobs will get his? Hopefully not before Lance!<br /> <br />Chris HammondTue, 21 Sep 2010 14:38:19 GMTf622a2cf-c39e-4735-b5dc-b13dcfffce23Lance Armstrong Gets his Leafhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2007/lance-armstrong-gets-his-leaf<a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Forums/forumid/2/threadid/590/scope/posts.aspx">As we were first to report last week</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/lancearmstrong" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lance</a> got his Nissan Leaf today<br /> <a href="http://plixi.com/p/47846745" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://c0013499.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_2da1559" height="376" width="500" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;" /></a>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondWed, 29 Sep 2010 18:44:30 GMT75d321a5-95b7-48ab-8b36-2cbcb111bc60Nissan Leaf Decalshttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2009/nissan-leaf-decalsDid anyone else get some Nissan Leaf Decals in the mail today? I received these, kind of cool, though disappointed that they are all bubbling off without me having even attempted to use them.<br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5042960321_e692bd5fd0_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2557" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5042959927_34a8150c92_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2556" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /><br /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5043584150_1b828b48d4_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2555" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5042958963_bb418e5b26_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Nissan Leaf - Other Car Electric" class="pc_img" style="border: none;" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can see larger versions of each on our <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures/view/setdisplay/setid/72157625076893968.aspx">Nissan Leaf Photos Page</a>https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondSat, 02 Oct 2010 00:33:08 GMT96aeca29-6791-481e-9971-f5ff0914c606Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon - Drive Leaf Registration Openhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2010/dean-karnazes-silicon-valley-marathon--drive-leafIf you're in the Bay Area the first chance to drive the Nissan Leaf is coming up. Registration is now open for the Dean Kanrazes Marathon driving events<br /> <a href="https://drivenissanleaf.com/event/eventdetails.aspx?eid=12" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://drivenissanleaf.com/event/eve...</a><br />https://chrishammond.com/Portals/0/-1Chris HammondMon, 04 Oct 2010 16:59:21 GMT2335891f-2a69-4152-a780-bc47c3b166dcReviving the dead, The Leaf is Coming!https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2028/reviving-the-dead-the-leaf-is-comingSo for those of you who have been around since the early days of this site (April 2010), you have likely noticed things have died down a bit. That's not because there hasn't been any Leaf news as of late, just that life got in the way! I had my first child a month ago and have been enjoying everything that has brought me. <br /> <br /> I have been logging into the Nissan site every couple of days to see if I had an estimated delivery date, and I'm glad to say that I finally have something! <br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.leafowner.com/Portals/0/Images/estimatedate.jpg" /><br /> <br /> The site tells me I should see the Nissan Leaf sometime in the month of January!<br /> <br /> So that's exciting, does anyone else have an estimated date yet? If so, when?<br /> <br /> I hope everyone got to take part in the Nissan Leaf Driving Tours that are going on, I went to the event in San Jose on the 30th, I took a load of photos, they've been up on the site for a while now, but in case you haven't see them you can find them with the URL below.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures/view/setdisplay/setid/72157625282521802.aspx">http://www.leafowner.com/Pictures/vie...</a><br /> <br />Chris HammondFri, 12 Nov 2010 14:27:43 GMT03305976-5a1a-4c33-a2e0-e6fa8dcf61c5First Leaf coming to NorCal on 12/11?https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2035/first-leaf-coming-to-norcal-on-1211So Autoblog is reporting that the first Leaf is going to be delivered in Northern California on Saturday the 11th. Something tells me that is definitely going to happen.<br /> <br /> Anyone else got any news?<br /> <br /> I wonder who it will be, and what Dealer it will be at?Chris HammondMon, 06 Dec 2010 16:12:34 GMT6b9709ed-4895-45b3-a04c-03eb51f5b61aNissan Leaf Gathering in San Francisco on Saturday the 11thhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2036/nissan-leaf-gathering-in-san-francisco-on-saturdaySo all the details are yet to be published, or even decided based on what I have been told, but we should all plan a little gathering on Saturday in San Francisco, to welcome the first Leaf owner in the world (for a production Leaf, not a preproduction model) who will be getting his Leaf earlier in the day.<br /> <br /> Start making plans and be ready to get to meet some very interesting people to ask Leaf questions to! If you're down with going post here, let's get the bay area leaf crowd out in full force! There may even be some swag and food of some sort, no promises though ;)<br /> <br /> We'll be gathering around 1:30pm at a location yet to be announced somewhere in the city (SF). I'll have more info by Friday, if not sooner. I'll edit this post with details when available.Chris HammondTue, 07 Dec 2010 19:50:43 GMTf88ff24e-3178-4804-ae6b-11a7ab897cc7My Leaf is here!https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2087/my-leaf-is-here<p>So I got an email from Boardwalk Nissan earlier this week that my car was in! The website said it would show up the week of the 8th, came in early!</p> <p>I'm going in on Monday afternoon with the money to purchase it. Here are some photos I took of it sitting on the floor today. </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/sets/72157625984148916/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond...</a></p> <p> <div class="setThumbs-indv" id="setThumbs-indv5419199703_div" style="float: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5419199703/in/set-72157625984148916/" title="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="image_link" style="color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; background-color: transparent; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5419199703_268e2b03e7_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px;" /></a></div> <div class="setThumbs-indv" id="setThumbs-indv5419200395_div" style="float: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5419200395/in/set-72157625984148916/" title="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="image_link" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5419200395_3ab56799f5_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px;" /></a></div> <div class="setThumbs-indv" id="setThumbs-indv5419201397_div" style="float: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5419201397/in/set-72157625984148916/" title="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="image_link" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5419201397_7236c7b57c_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px;" /></a></div> <div class="setThumbs-indv" id="setThumbs-indv5419202915_div" style="float: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5419202915/in/set-72157625984148916/" title="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="image_link" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5419202915_6459bc51bb_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px;" /></a></div> <div class="setThumbs-indv" id="setThumbs-indv5419807038_div" style="float: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5419807038/in/set-72157625984148916/" title="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="image_link" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5419807038_5c10033cf2_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px;" /></a></div> <div class="setThumbs-indv" id="setThumbs-indv5419204075_div" style="float: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5419204075/in/set-72157625984148916/" title="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="image_link" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5419204075_4f88ee6306_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px;" /></a></div> <div class="setThumbs-indv" id="setThumbs-indv5419808974_div" style="float: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5419808974/in/set-72157625984148916/" title="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="image_link" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5419808974_1b111c1edd_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px;" /></a></div> <div class="setThumbs-indv" id="setThumbs-indv5419809848_div" style="float: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5419809848/in/set-72157625984148916/" title="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="image_link" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5419809848_513b8100ec_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px;" /></a></div> <div class="setThumbs-indv" id="setThumbs-indv5419811446_div" style="float: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chammond/5419811446/in/set-72157625984148916/" title="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="image_link" style="color: #0063dc; text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5419811446_c925f2387e_s.jpg" width="75" height="75" alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" class="pc_img" style="border: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 3px;" /></a></div> </p>Chris HammondSat, 05 Feb 2011 17:32:56 GMT6047cb77-1d4f-48f1-80b1-4bb506d45670LeafOwner.com Mentioned in the Wall Street Journal, and For Salehttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2130/leafownercom-mentioned-in-the-wall-street-journalIf you've read the latest article from Michael Ramsey in the Wall Street Journal you may have noticed that LeafOwner.com was mentioned! Big thanks to Michael for taking the time to setup a phone call and interview me (Chris Hammond) for his article.<br /> <br /> I don't know if the article will be made public or not, right now it's available to subscribers only unless you find it through Google News (though that only works some of the time apparently based on my testing).<br /> <br /> Here's a screenshot of the original article (only the section mentioning LeafOwner as I don't want to reproduce the entire article).<br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.leafowner.com/Portals/0/Images/Marketing/wsj.PNG" /><br /> <br /> And a link to the article itself<br /> <br /> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704662604576202472052731388.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001...</a><br /> <br /> If you are interested in purchasing LeafOwner.com, shoot me an email info at leafowner.com<br /> <br /> <br />Chris HammondTue, 15 Mar 2011 20:44:43 GMT2b4897a5-8916-4337-b4ce-5bf328107fbcMoving on up, rather moving back...https://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2031/moving-on-up-rather-moving-backSo I guess getting my Leaf in January isn't going to happen. I just checked NissanUsa.com and my estimated delivery date has <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/Forums/forumid/2/threadid/622/scope/posts.aspx">gone from January 2011</a> to February 2011.<br /> <br /> Anyone else have their date pushed back?Chris HammondFri, 19 Nov 2010 00:33:03 GMTce42499e-1a69-44b8-828b-c6a3913f61cdI purchased and sold a 2011 Nissan Leafhttps://www.chrishammond.com/cars/leaf/itemid/2098/i-purchased-and-sold-a-2011-nissan-leaf<p>So here we go, this post has been a week coming, I just haven't had the time do get it together. About a month ago, perhaps a little more, I did something that seemed to upset quite a few people, even apparently some people at Nissan! I posted the opportunity to buy my Nissan Leaf on Ebay. That lasted all of a few minutes, I’m not even sure how long the auction was up 24 hours before I was asked to (or really it was suggested that I ) remove it. So down it came, along with the posts that I had put up announcing it.</p> <p>What people didn’t know was that I had been posting the Leaf on craigslist here in the bay area for a month or more before it was ever listed on Ebay. I had a few inquiries from the Craigslist ad, though many of those inquiries were just your typical internet trolls complaining. Some even took the time to email me and call me an “Idiot” I appreciate that someone took the time to do that.</p> <p>So back to Ebay, I pulled the ad, I removed the blog/forum posts, I cleared most of my tracks at the threat of losing the right to purchase the Leaf. I even quit posting the ad on Craigslist. After the ad came down from Ebay people started coming out of the wood work asking to buy the car. Fortunately for me I had lined someone up before I even pulled the Ebay ad down. In fact the ad didn’t even have anything to do with getting rid of my car, the Craigslist ad came through.</p> <p><strong>What? I thought you purchased the Leaf last week?</strong></p> <p>Well, technically I did, for a little while anyways. I had a guy fly in from Detroit on Monday of last week, we drove from the airport to the dealer, then the bank, then the dealer again. The dealer wouldn’t take a cashier’s check, so we had to go to the bank and have the money wired from their bank, to the dealer’s bank, which was all of 1 block away. Unfortunately the dealer’s bank became a problem and wouldn’t show the transfer as posting until the following day. So in order for us to drive the car off the lot that day I ended up having to take a loan out on the car as a fall back contract, in case the transfer didn’t go through.</p> <p>After about 4 hours of things we finally left the dealer, I in my 350z and the new owner in the Nissan Leaf. I didn’t even get to drive the thing! Though I did sit in it a few times</p> <p>So there it is, I no longer own a 2011 Nissan Leaf? Why might you ask? Well it really doesn’t matter what I say, people are going to hate on me. But here goes my explanation with a little backstory.</p> <p>Back in April of 2010 I got an email from Nissan announcing the preorder process for the Leaf, I jumped on things and signed up, immediately preordering as soon as I could. Shortly after that I setup <a href="http://www.leafowner.com/" rel="nofollow">www.LeafOwner.com</a> with the thought of creating a website dedicated to the Leaf. I got some good traffic, with the help of some key features on Engadget, AutoBlogGreen and even two different tweets from Lance Armstrong!</p> <p>I was thrilled at the idea of getting a Leaf, I have an 8-9 mile commute, so it was going to work out perfectly for that. I was one of the first people to get the Aerovironment charger inspections, I asked my landlord if we could get an install going. From there things actually started to sour a bit. I got the charger assessment back and it was for $2200, roughly $800 for the charger/shipping, and then the rest for the installation, for about an hour’s worth of labor and maybe $100 worth of equipment.</p> <p>As the summer progressed I kept up with the Leaf, attending events to see the car when I could, and then went through the ordering process, that is when things really went south for me. I went ahead and ordered the car, as a lease option, but when I started thinking about it, the lease was going to be $420 a month. I started thinking, 420 a month could go towards a very nice car payment, rather than “renting” a very expensive Nissan Versa. </p> <p>I’ll take some hits for that, but to me that is what the car ultimately became. It’s an economy sized hatchback, that when fully priced out last week was $38k. While there are lots of cool geeky features in the Leaf, the only real addition above and beyond a Versa was the batteries, the electric aspect. So I decided that the car most likely wasn’t for me.</p> <p>In October I went to the driving events that Nissan was doing, and that pretty much sealed the deal for me. I drove the car, and after driving corvettes, camaros, and 350zs I just couldn’t see myself driving the Leaf, not at the cost.</p> <p>I’m a car guy, I always have been, and the later it got into 2010 the more I had the itch to start racing cars again. I am now actively autocrossing my 350z (<a href="http://www.project350z.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.project350z.com</a>). Heck, for the price that the Leaf ultimately cost I could have purchased a brand new 2010 Nismo 370z! Though I didn’t want to do that either, spending more money just wasn’t in the cars right now. My 350z cost me $12k, and that’s a lot smaller car payment than a new Leaf would be, and the car ultimately becomes more useful to me as I can autocross it.</p> <p>So in the end, to sum things up. The price of the electric car killed it for me. I’m not saying I will never own another Leaf, or an electric car, but right now it just didn’t make sense to me. In the future I do hope to own an electric car, heck maybe I’ll build an electric VB Bug for <a href="http://www.projectvw.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.projectvw.com</a> in the future. But for now, I’ll let the early adopters help to bring the price of the electric car down.</p> <p>For those of you who choose to hate me for that, I am sorry that you feel that way, but that’s the beauty of our wonderful country, everyone gets to have their own opinion.</p> <p>(if you’re interested in purchasing LeafOwner.com let me know!)</p>Chris HammondTue, 15 Feb 2011 00:45:51 GMTd2bde49d-e485-46ab-af3b-576879fabc92