Large Tesla Battery
Tesla is building the largest battery bank in the world in Australia. The capacity... 129 Mega freekin watt hours. http://newatlas.com/tesla-powerpack-australia-biggest-battery/50382
Forum Discussion
John & Angela wrote:
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The heat thing was a consideration when we bought our leaf. We decided where we live it wouldn't be a problem. They changed the battery chemistry in later part of 2013 (ours is a 16) to a more heat resistant technology but I think the passive cooling of a leaf still makes them susceptible to early degradation in hot climates. It will be interesting to see what the 2018 leafs use. Passive or active cooling. I guess we will all find out on September 6 th.
My brother in Seattle purchased an off-lease 2014? Leaf. He says it was a good price, satisfies all his in-town needs, and is dirt cheap to run and maintain. An old pickup handles the occasional longer trips and tow/haul needs.
Our needs are different, so for now we're sticking with our 2011 Cruze Eco which gives me 40mpg in the summer. Maybe in a few years ...
