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[EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-S Shimajiro-Tiger EV> gets kids thinking EVs are OK (v)

2015-02-25 Thread brucedp5 via EV

'Kids can learn that big-people cars can run on batteries too'

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/02/23/shimajiro-tiger-tesla-model-s-japan/
Anime tiger Tesla Model S shows up in Japan
Feb 23rd 2015 Danny King

[video / BusanKevin/YouTube via Teslarati
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtiWchq40bE
Tiger TESLA (Shimajiro)
BusanKevin Feb 22, 2015
]

Look! Outside the office complex! Is ... a Tesla Model S decked out as the
tiger in the Shima Shima Tora no Shimajiro Japanese anime series that was
once so beloved by Japanese toddlers. And, in this case, us as well.

The Tesla, first seen a few years ago, was spotted outside of an office
complex in Kobe, Japan, and was committed to posterity in a 46-second video
now posted on YouTube. The black-and-yellow Model S was part of a local
educational program that included the Shimajiro series, which debuted in
1993 and ran for almost 15 years.

And ferocious performance be damned, this Tiger-themed Tesla looks downright
cuddly. The sedan includes a smiley face and two saucer eyes on the grille
of the Model S's "frunk," a pair of "ears" near the windshield and, yes, a
tail sticking out of the trunk. Check out the video above and prepare to be
charmed.
[© aol.com]
...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shima_Shima_Tora_no_Shimajir%C5%8D
Shima Shima Tora no Shimajiro
...
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1757
Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirou (TV)
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/images/encyc/A1757-6.jpg

http://www.teslarati.com/tiger-themed-tesla-model-s-wrap-nod-japanese-anime/
Tiger-themed Tesla Model S Wrap a Nod to Japanese Anime
By Teslarati Network Feb 23, 2015

[video]
Model S Tiger-themed Tesla Model S Wrap a Nod to Japanese Anime

What do you get when you cross a Japanese preschool tiger anime with a Tesla
Model S? You get one of the happiest looking cars on the road outfitted with
its own set of ears and tail.

YouTube user BusanKevin uploaded a video of the Shimajiro Tesla seen outside
of an office complex in Kobe, Japan. Shimajiro, a mascot to a popular
Japanese preschool educational program, was created by parent publishing
company Benesse as a way to promote children’s education.

There’s not much to say about the car other than the fact that it’s so wrong
yet so right. A tiger-themed Tesla Model S wrap can only be acceptable if
the mission itself is one of education, especially if it’s for children.

That won’t stop us from cracking a few jokes at it though. Enjoy!
[© teslarati.com]

[dated]
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/13/benesse-chooses-tesla-model-s-for-new-shimajiro-car-gets-monst/
Benesse chooses Tesla Model S for new Shimajiro car, gets 'Monster' Tajima
thumbs up
Nov 13th 2013 Domenick Yoney

[image
http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/156/483/4/S1564834/slug/l/shimajiro-ev-1-1.jpg
('Monster' Tajima thumbs up)

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/shimajiro-tesla-model-s/
Gallery Shimajiro Tesla Model S
]

The Shimajiro EV is the coolest customized Tesla Model S yet. Our reasoning
for this statement may seem obvious (see photo above), but it's about more
than just looks. Ok, it's (mostly) all about the looks.

But there's also the fact that Benesse, a Japanese education company, has
chosen to use the American all-electric as a new vehicular version of its
(Children's Challenge) mascot, Shimajiro. That's cool because kids can learn
at a young age that big-people cars, like the toy versions, can run on
batteries too.

We're not the only one who likes this kawaii Tesla, of course. The electric
Shimajiro also gets a big thumbs up from a certain Nobuhiro "Monster"
Tajima. Of course, we know Tajima-san likes him some Model S, but what we
didn't know was the he and Children's Challenge have teamed up in the past
to create some online materials about electric cars and his own Pike's Peak
challenge.

Sadly, he have no video of Monster putting the car through its tire-smoking
paces (because that would be hilarious), though we have managed to track
down a few photos, showing the zoomorphic zoomer from different angles. So,
definitely check out the back in the gallery because it's as amusing as the
front.
[© aol.com]
...
http://www.shimajiro.co.jp/
Shimajiro

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[EVDL] EVLN: Weirdest-Sexy L3 EVSE Ad @FamilyMart.jp (v)

2015-02-25 Thread brucedp5 via EV

% Ultraman-monster & Chesticle-model & CHAdeMO-coupler! Oh My! %

https://transportevolved.com/2015/02/24/japanese-ad-for-electric-car-rapid-charging-at-familymart-is-the-weirdest-tv-ad-weve-ever-seen/
Japanese Ad for Electric Car Rapid Charging at FamilyMart is the Weirdest TV
Ad We’ve Ever Seen
February 24, 2015 By Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield ht2 Chelsea Sexton

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The TV ad features a monster and a supermodel…

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Theres a Nissan LEAF and music too.

video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk6Lqjb7xOQ
[Japanese>translate.google>English]
Jer King band & love Shinozaki "charging Love Story"
Family Mart (FamilyMart) Feb 23, 2015
In Family Mart to set up a "for electric vehicles (EV · PHEV) fast charger",
Did you know are providing a service?
More to many customers the "electric car" and "rapid charger for electric
vehicles."

To help you feel familiar, a group of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. cooperation,
Right now it is being carried out "Family Mart de charge campaign."

The Eleking Ya is a popular monster of Ultraman series
Please see the original movie that love's Shinozaki of popular idol
starring!
http://www.family.co.jp/campaign/charge/open/
]

Forget the Chevrolet Volt dance. Forget the hugging Polar Bears from the
Nissan LEAF’s first TV Ad. And forget those mischievous anthropomorphic Kia
Soul Hamsters in the Kia Soul EV ads.

They’re all pretty tame when compared with the latest at from Japanese
grocery store chain FamilyMart, which manages to combine a popular TV
monster with Japanese gravure idol Ai Shinozaki and a Nissan LEAF electric
car. It’s meant to advertise the fact that FamilyMart is the leading
provider of store-based Rapid DC quick charging for electric car customers
in Japan.

We’re going to let you watch the ad first — then explain what it’s all
about.

Those familiar with Japanese culture will recognise the non-human as
Eleking, the fictional alien electric-eel-like kaiju (strange creature) from
the tokusatsu (special effect) TV series Ultraseven. Created way back in
1967 by Eiji Tsuburaya, the series was a followup to the Ultraman series, a
live-action, special-effects show. Both feature the Science Special Search
Party, whose job it is to protect the earth from alien invasion and
rampaging monsters, primarily in human guise. But when the alien threat is
too much, one of the team inevitebly activates the “Beta Capsule,” a
powerful artifact which transforms them into a super-humanaoid giant from
space known as Ultraman. And in the best TV tradition, Ultraman always saves
the day.

Eleking is one of Ultraman’s many nemeses, and has come back again and again
to fight against him in various reincarnations of the series since its 1960s
inception.

With us so far? Good.

The woman in the ad meanwhile is Ai Shinozaki, a famous Japanese ‘gravure
idol’ (model) and singer. A member of the AeLL, a music idol group, she’s
instantly recognisable to anyone who follows Japanese idol group culture.

Eleking is one of Ultraman’s many nemeses, and has come back again and again
to fight against him in various reincarnations of the series since its 1960s
inception.

With us so far? Good.

The ad itself involves Eleking the monster noticing the supermodel as he
plugs in his LEAF at the FamilyMart. Besotted, Eleking buys Shinozaki a
coffee, but that does nothing to impress the pop star. So a helpful employee
suggests he plays some music.

Cue the weirdest musical number we’ve seen in a while, with Eleking the
monster playing a foam guitar, accompanied by the store clerk on bass
guitar, and Shinozaki on vocals.

Her microphone, of course, is the CHAdeMO DC quick charge plug no-longer
charging the Nissan LEAF. But that’s okay, because we’re treated to a
musical montage of Ultraman references, includ

Re: [EVDL] Scooter forks

2015-02-25 Thread test model via EV



> Is that the EVT Z-20?
Yes thats it.

It does'nt  have much travel . There s metal to metal sound when the wheel
"drops Down fast". Theres no adjustment, its built too chiney cheap for that.


 I see like a rubber wiper seal on the outside part. do i take that off then
use snap ring plyers ? or ..

where do i buy Better springs ? or maybe new forks? I only have 3k on my
calb pack and expect 50k or more .



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Re: [EVDL] Cold Charging Lithium Experiences

2015-02-25 Thread Danpatgal via EV

Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list wrote
> An example is Powerstream 
> Batteries ; show in their 
> specifications charge down to -40 C. 

I just looked at that, and I read the charge temperature range to be from 0
C to 40 C.  Am I reading that wrong. I just checked the CALB (LiFePO4)
specifications I have, and they state charging is allowed from 0 C to 45 C. 
Spring can't come soon enough.




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Re: [EVDL] Cold Charging Lithium Experiences

2015-02-25 Thread Roland via EV

   
You can charge at that very low temperature, but at a very low rate according 
the specifications of my Li Ion Graphite cells. 

 

My first EV came with two batteries, a 40 cell and a 50 cell 300 ah lead cobalt 
battery that had a 1/4 inch thick aluminum case that was 20 inches high in

this high country in Montana, the lowest temperature my EV was at -41 F at work 
at a elevation of 3600 ft at work. 

 

I just kept a very low maintainer charge for about 8 hours.  I was always the 
first one out of the parking lot driving through a foot of snow while all the 
other ICE's had trouble starting.  

 

I also added a electric battery blanket which is normally use for 12 and 24 
volt batteries.  You can get these blankets at any auto part store.  The one I 
use was made by KAT's which was about 12 inches wide and 60 inches long for the 
larger batteries.  Wrap two blankets around each battery.

 

The wattage rating was about 80 watts for the smaller batteries and 160 watts 
for the larger battery.  

 

It was recommended not to block the bottom of the battery, because the battery 
containers would frost up from any heat the batteries give off which cause the 
outside surfaces to condensate.  The grommet holes in the bottom of the heater 
blanket allows the water to flow out. 

 

Roland 

 

 


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Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list wrote
> An example is Powerstream 
> Batteries <http://www.powerstream.com/LLLF.htm>; show in their 
> specifications charge down to -40 C. 

I just looked at that, and I read the charge temperature range to be from 0
C to 40 C.  Am I reading that wrong. I just checked the CALB (LiFePO4)
specifications I have, and they state charging is allowed from 0 C to 45 C. 
Spring can't come soon enough.




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Re: [EVDL] Cold Charging Lithium Experiences

2015-02-25 Thread Rick Beebe via EV


On 02/25/2015 01:18 PM, Danpatgal via EV wrote:

Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list wrote

An example is Powerstream
Batteries ; show in their
specifications charge down to -40 C.


I just looked at that, and I read the charge temperature range to be from 0
C to 40 C.  Am I reading that wrong. I just checked the CALB (LiFePO4)
specifications I have, and they state charging is allowed from 0 C to 45 C.
Spring can't come soon enough.


You're reading it correctly: 0C to 40C for charge. -10C to 60C for 
discharge. It is confusingly written, though.


The CALB CAs are, as you state 0C to 45C for charge, -20C to 55C for 
discharge.That extra -20C is why I chose to only heat my batteries when 
the truck is plugged in. I'm not particularly concerned about them 
getting cold during the day while I'm parked at work.


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Re: [EVDL] Cold Charging Lithium Experiences

2015-02-25 Thread Michael Ross via EV

Bill,

I think the issue is too fast a charge, for the temperature, and cell
composition. Which is to say, for a given cell, we have little information
worth paying attention to, that would be informative.

I think the whole industry suffers from a lack of understanding due to
inadequate testing methods. Then you throw in unwary marketing people, who
may paste the same graph, table or specification into a webpage or
brochure, imagining that it is simple - the same electrode composition must
produce the same performance and limitations.  When we say LiFePO4 we are
only talking about the anode.  We have a graphite cathode, but how it is
formed makes a difference. The electrolyte package which we are never privy
to is unknown and may as important as all the stuff we know about..

I do recall a brief discussion of this last year on this list where it came
up.  I quoted a professor here in the NCSU Freedm Center (where they have
luminaries like the guy the inverted the IGBT, and have worked there on
prototype lithium cells), he told me he didn't know anything about lithium
plating.  Was he talking about a specific chemistry?  I didn't know enough
then to question him.  I have found literature detailing the process of
plating so he either didn't know, wasn't talking, or meant something I
wasn't expecting.

I have a few papers on this which I will send you.  They seem to support
the idea that plating happens.

Mike

On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 12:50 AM, Bill Dube via EV 
wrote:

> Does the data presented apply to Li-Fe-PO4 or only to Li-Ion metal oxide?
> I know that they have a distinctly different chemistry than metal oxide
> cells, and I know that they have different charging characteristics. It is
> likely they have different cold weather charging behavior as well.
>
> I looked up a few references on the web and you seem to be able to charge
> LiFePO4 cells down to -10 C quite normally with no caution mentioned about
> going to lower temperatures. An example is Powerstream Batteries <
> http://www.powerstream.com/LLLF.htm> show in their specifications charge
> down to -40 C. The A123 cells spec sheet show a temperature range of 55 to
> -30 C. I don't see any reference to lithium plating out or anything drastic
> when I restrict my search to LiFePO4. ( I also ignored blogs and forums. I
> just looked up papers and manufacturer specs.)  I think that cold weather
> effect may be restricted to lithium-ion "metal oxide" cells.
>
>  That reflects my personal experience with a pack of LiFePO4 ThunderSky
> cells in freezing Colorado weather with outdoor storage. The vehicle took a
> few miles to warm up the pack, and range suffered a bit because of voltage
> sag due to cold weather, but that was about the extent of it.
>
> I think it is important to not group all Li-ion in the same basket. The
> LiFePO4 cells share a few of the characteristics with metal-oxide cells,
> but are quite distinct in many ways. Also, there are a great variety of
> metal oxide li-ion cells, which are distinct from each other.
>
> Bill Dube'
>
> snip
>
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Re: [EVDL] Cold Charging Lithium Experiences

2015-02-25 Thread paul dove via EV

Well,  to be exact  all Lithium Ion batteries die for one reason.

Loss of electrolyte. 

Plating is just a way to loose electrolyte.

Without moving Li Ions the battery can't work. The Ions that move are in the 
electrolyte.

 From: Michael Ross via EV 
To: Bill Dube ; Electric Vehicle Discussion List 

Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: [EVDL] Cold Charging Lithium Experiences

Bill,

I think the issue is too fast a charge, for the temperature, and cell
composition. Which is to say, for a given cell, we have little information
worth paying attention to, that would be informative.

I think the whole industry suffers from a lack of understanding due to
inadequate testing methods. Then you throw in unwary marketing people, who
may paste the same graph, table or specification into a webpage or
brochure, imagining that it is simple - the same electrode composition must
produce the same performance and limitations.  When we say LiFePO4 we are
only talking about the anode.  We have a graphite cathode, but how it is
formed makes a difference. The electrolyte package which we are never privy
to is unknown and may as important as all the stuff we know about..

I do recall a brief discussion of this last year on this list where it came
up.  I quoted a professor here in the NCSU Freedm Center (where they have
luminaries like the guy the inverted the IGBT, and have worked there on
prototype lithium cells), he told me he didn't know anything about lithium
plating.  Was he talking about a specific chemistry?  I didn't know enough
then to question him.  I have found literature detailing the process of
plating so he either didn't know, wasn't talking, or meant something I
wasn't expecting.

I have a few papers on this which I will send you.  They seem to support
the idea that plating happens.

Mike

On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 12:50 AM, Bill Dube via EV 
wrote:

> Does the data presented apply to Li-Fe-PO4 or only to Li-Ion metal oxide?
> I know that they have a distinctly different chemistry than metal oxide
> cells, and I know that they have different charging characteristics. It is
> likely they have different cold weather charging behavior as well.
>
> I looked up a few references on the web and you seem to be able to charge
> LiFePO4 cells down to -10 C quite normally with no caution mentioned about
> going to lower temperatures. An example is Powerstream Batteries <
> http://www.powerstream.com/LLLF.htm> show in their specifications charge
> down to -40 C. The A123 cells spec sheet show a temperature range of 55 to
> -30 C. I don't see any reference to lithium plating out or anything drastic
> when I restrict my search to LiFePO4. ( I also ignored blogs and forums. I
> just looked up papers and manufacturer specs.)  I think that cold weather
> effect may be restricted to lithium-ion "metal oxide" cells.
>
>  That reflects my personal experience with a pack of LiFePO4 ThunderSky
> cells in freezing Colorado weather with outdoor storage. The vehicle took a
> few miles to warm up the pack, and range suffered a bit because of voltage
> sag due to cold weather, but that was about the extent of it.
>
> I think it is important to not group all Li-ion in the same basket. The
> LiFePO4 cells share a few of the characteristics with metal-oxide cells,
> but are quite distinct in many ways. Also, there are a great variety of
> metal oxide li-ion cells, which are distinct from each other.
>
> Bill Dube'
>
> snip
>
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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Weirdest-Sexy L3 EVSE Ad @FamilyMart.jp (v)

2015-02-25 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV

I don't know that I'd call it sexy, except that one camera shot lingers 
rather longer than necessary on the talent's, uh, physical assets.  But 
weird?  Oh yeah, definitely.

I don't understand the Japanese, but this is what I got from watching it 
before reading the synopsis in Nikki's story.

We have here a beast whose spinning horns (!) clearly show that he's utterly 
smitten with a young woman shopper.  The woman seems to just want to plug in 
(unplug?) her Nissan Leaf at Famiy Mart.  

The beast even tries to give her roses, but to no avail.  Finally, with some 
help from the Family Mart manager (?), he seems to win her over, getting her 
to sing along with him as he plays his electric guitar (she uses the chademo 
adapter as a microphone).  By the end of the ad, she's throwing sparks 
(kisses?) at him, they're dancing hand in hand, and he's helping her 
(finally) plug in her car.  (Which, in the next scene, is again unplugged.  
Go figure.)

Here's this 3+ minutes of quirkiness, unembedded :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk6Lqjb7xOQ

And Nikki's synopsis from Bruce's post, which corrects what I got wrong :

https://transportevolved.com/2015/02/24/japanese-ad-for-electric-car-rapid-
charging-at-familymart-is-the-weirdest-tv-ad-weve-ever-seen/

http://v.gd/1hT0XR

This one has the old GM EV1 "appliance worship" ad beat all to heck for 
quirkiness.

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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Weirdest-Sexy L3 EVSE Ad @FamilyMart.jp (v)

2015-02-25 Thread Rod Hower via EV

There is some definite sexual innuendos for 'plugging in' with the beast and 
'singing into the microphone'.  Very strange video indeed!  Not sure what they 
are promoting, but I've seen strange stuff on youtube as well that the younger 
generation follows.  I'll have to admit that the 'bouncing around' assets of 
the female where interesting and highlighted in the video.  


On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:48 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV 
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I don't know that I'd call it sexy, except that one camera shot lingers 
rather longer than necessary on the talent's, uh, physical assets.  But 
weird?  Oh yeah, definitely.

I don't understand the Japanese, but this is what I got from watching it 
before reading the synopsis in Nikki's story.

We have here a beast whose spinning horns (!) clearly show that he's utterly 
smitten with a young woman shopper.  The woman seems to just want to plug in 
(unplug?) her Nissan Leaf at Famiy Mart.  

The beast even tries to give her roses, but to no avail.  Finally, with some 
help from the Family Mart manager (?), he seems to win her over, getting her 
to sing along with him as he plays his electric guitar (she uses the chademo 
adapter as a microphone).  By the end of the ad, she's throwing sparks 
(kisses?) at him, they're dancing hand in hand, and he's helping her 
(finally) plug in her car.  (Which, in the next scene, is again unplugged.  
Go figure.)

Here's this 3+ minutes of quirkiness, unembedded :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk6Lqjb7xOQ

And Nikki's synopsis from Bruce's post, which corrects what I got wrong :

https://transportevolved.com/2015/02/24/japanese-ad-for-electric-car-rapid-
charging-at-familymart-is-the-weirdest-tv-ad-weve-ever-seen/

http://v.gd/1hT0XR

This one has the old GM EV1 "appliance worship" ad beat all to heck for 
quirkiness.

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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Weirdest-Sexy L3 EVSE Ad @FamilyMart.jp (v)

2015-02-25 Thread HARSHA GODAVARI via EV

Sex sells. 

regards 
hg 

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From: "Rod Hower via EV"  
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Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:45:45 AM 
Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Weirdest-Sexy L3 EVSE Ad @FamilyMart.jp (v) 

There is some definite sexual innuendos for 'plugging in' with the beast and 
'singing into the microphone'. Very strange video indeed! Not sure what they 
are promoting, but I've seen strange stuff on youtube as well that the younger 
generation follows. I'll have to admit that the 'bouncing around' assets of the 
female where interesting and highlighted in the video. 

On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:48 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV 
 wrote: 

I don't know that I'd call it sexy, except that one camera shot lingers 
rather longer than necessary on the talent's, uh, physical assets. But 
weird? Oh yeah, definitely. 

I don't understand the Japanese, but this is what I got from watching it 
before reading the synopsis in Nikki's story. 

We have here a beast whose spinning horns (!) clearly show that he's utterly 
smitten with a young woman shopper. The woman seems to just want to plug in 
(unplug?) her Nissan Leaf at Famiy Mart. 

The beast even tries to give her roses, but to no avail. Finally, with some 
help from the Family Mart manager (?), he seems to win her over, getting her 
to sing along with him as he plays his electric guitar (she uses the chademo 
adapter as a microphone). By the end of the ad, she's throwing sparks 
(kisses?) at him, they're dancing hand in hand, and he's helping her 
(finally) plug in her car. (Which, in the next scene, is again unplugged. 
Go figure.) 

Here's this 3+ minutes of quirkiness, unembedded : 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk6Lqjb7xOQ 

And Nikki's synopsis from Bruce's post, which corrects what I got wrong : 

https://transportevolved.com/2015/02/24/japanese-ad-for-electric-car-rapid- 
charging-at-familymart-is-the-weirdest-tv-ad-weve-ever-seen/ 

http://v.gd/1hT0XR 

This one has the old GM EV1 "appliance worship" ad beat all to heck for 
quirkiness. 

David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA 
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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Weirdest-Sexy L3 EVSE Ad @FamilyMart.jp (v)

2015-02-25 Thread Michael Ross via EV

There is nothing new here.  The Japanese have always been less prudish than
Americans.  I remember walking through department stores sort of like an
old Woolworths in outer Tokyo In about 1998 and turned a corner in the back
where fellow had a small shop selling all sort of porn comics and ...well I
didn't look real close.  This is when you could only get a Playboy or
Hustler in a seedy gas stations in NC, definitely not where your daughters
would have any reason to walk by..  I bought a very nice woodworking pull
saw there, and some odd candy to take back to nieces and nephews.  The
commercials and TV are all oddly different from what we are used to, in
many ways, not just around sex and gender.

On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 11:28 PM, HARSHA GODAVARI via EV 
wrote:

> Sex sells.
>
> regards
> hg
>
> - Original Message -
>
> From: "Rod Hower via EV" 
> To: "EVDL Administrator" , "Electric Vehicle Discussion
> List" 
> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:45:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Weirdest-Sexy L3 EVSE Ad @FamilyMart.jp (v)
>
> There is some definite sexual innuendos for 'plugging in' with the beast
> and 'singing into the microphone'. Very strange video indeed! Not sure what
> they are promoting, but I've seen strange stuff on youtube as well that the
> younger generation follows. I'll have to admit that the 'bouncing around'
> assets of the female where interesting and highlighted in the video.
>
>
> On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:48 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV <
> ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote:
>
>
>
> I don't know that I'd call it sexy, except that one camera shot lingers
> rather longer than necessary on the talent's, uh, physical assets. But
> weird? Oh yeah, definitely.
>
> I don't understand the Japanese, but this is what I got from watching it
> before reading the synopsis in Nikki's story.
>
> We have here a beast whose spinning horns (!) clearly show that he's
> utterly
> smitten with a young woman shopper. The woman seems to just want to plug in
> (unplug?) her Nissan Leaf at Famiy Mart.
>
> The beast even tries to give her roses, but to no avail. Finally, with some
> help from the Family Mart manager (?), he seems to win her over, getting
> her
> to sing along with him as he plays his electric guitar (she uses the
> chademo
> adapter as a microphone). By the end of the ad, she's throwing sparks
> (kisses?) at him, they're dancing hand in hand, and he's helping her
> (finally) plug in her car. (Which, in the next scene, is again unplugged.
> Go figure.)
>
> Here's this 3+ minutes of quirkiness, unembedded :
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk6Lqjb7xOQ
>
> And Nikki's synopsis from Bruce's post, which corrects what I got wrong :
>
> https://transportevolved.com/2015/02/24/japanese-ad-for-electric-car-rapid-
> charging-at-familymart-is-the-weirdest-tv-ad-weve-ever-seen/
>
> http://v.gd/1hT0XR
>
> This one has the old GM EV1 "appliance worship" ad beat all to heck for
> quirkiness.
>
> David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
> EVDL Administrator
>
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