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  1. crownmountain

    Did a hard reboot

    Wondering if I could have done this differently? The other morning I went to tope the lift gate and I could not. Tried the PAAK, tried the fob, tried the control center button. No joy could not open the lift gate. And then I saw that the VIN based bluetooth connection was coming on and off...
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    Early Adopter lack of support

    Having agreed to test a new feature I went to use it. Only problem is in following the directions I could not find it to use it. So I called the toll free Early Adopter support line. I ended up taking to Marketing and In Vehicle support 4 times and 3 times specifically. No one from the Early...
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    Mach-E and My Mini EV

    My Mustang Mach-E quickly showed me that owning an EV is easy and you can take long trips. Then I needed a new second car. So I wrote an article on getting that second EV...a Mini Cooper S EV. Ford guys so what about a second car EV? Living with only Electric cars – can it be done?
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    North Carolina Nearly new (1,100 miles) Premium ER

    Was at the dealer getting service (PAAK update) and was chatting with my salesman. Good guy! They have a Mach-E acquired at auction (my guess is a Ford Exec short term car.). If intersted call Rodney Nowells at +19199611029. Crossroads Ford Wake Forest.
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    The network matters for any update

    Based on having my Mach-E at the dealership for 2 days getting an update I asked the tech some questions. The answer on how long it took for the file download got my attention. Having designed data and voice networks for a long, long, long time I wrote this article in hopes of raising...
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    Speed sign said 65 mph car said 85 mph, yikes!!

    On NC-147 south bound when the speed changed from 55 mph to 65 mph the car said it was 85 and began to accelerate to 85 immediately till i tapped the brakes. Soooo glad I was not tailgating. Sent a message to Ford via Twitter since I could not get hold of a concierge on a Sunday evening.
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    Stealth Visit to the Triangle Tesla Owners Club

    First this is a nice group of folks. Really enjoyed the conversation. Lots of comments from several people on the Mach-E. And couple of fascinating conversations on solar power and Tesla Power Walls. The conversation on how to add a drain the Model 3 and Y frunk was entertaining. They...
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    Home charging data after 1,110 miles.

    The good news is that 1,102 (honest, car had 8 miles on it) cost me $15.45 (NC Duke-Energy 9.23 cents per kW). No long trips all shopping, eating out, and doctor miles. Home EVSE is a Clipper Creek LCS-30p on a 30 amp breaker NEMA 14-30 outlet Charging time total at home was 37 hours 59...
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    Adventures at the Electrify America Station

    First I must say that the phone support person for Electrify America was great. An example for all phone support people. What happened is the same as I have seen in nearly all the YouTube videos like "State of Charge". Went to the EA charge station in Raleigh NC at Parkway and Glenwood...
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    Great article from the society of automotive engineers

    Great article from the society of automotive engineers. this is really a product development or a good read. Mach-E development


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