# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=12 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [How efficient is the average electric car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-efficient-is-the-average-electric-car/5308)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-efficient-is-the-average-electric-car/5308 "2015-09-13T12:03:57Z")
I have read some articles about electric cars and their electric power supply. When you take into account the way that electricity is generated, how environmentally friendly and efficient is the average electric car? --- ## [Who would be the best US president for the electric car industry?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-would-be-the-best-us-president-for-the-electric-car-industry/5296)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-would-be-the-best-us-president-for-the-electric-car-industry/5296 "2015-09-12T14:56:39Z")
As we approach the US presidential elections perhaps now is the time to wonder who would be the best future president for the electric car industry? Who would channel most funding to the sector? Who has the best green cr… --- ## [Why are some people so negative about electric cars?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-are-some-people-so-negative-about-electric-cars/5300)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-are-some-people-so-negative-about-electric-cars/5300 "2015-09-12T12:42:53Z")
Sometimes it is good to take stock, sit back and take a look at the wider picture in relation to the electric car market. Each day seems to bring yet another raft of criticism, concerns and cheap shots at an industry whi… --- ## [Could Jaguar Land Rover electric drive module be a game changer?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-jaguar-land-rover-electric-drive-module-be-a-game-changer/5297)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-jaguar-land-rover-electric-drive-module-be-a-game-changer/5297 "2015-09-12T03:03:28Z")
While many of the prominent names in the worldwide automotive industry seem to have been hogging the electric car headlines, it would appear that Jaguar Land Rover has been working behind the scenes. This week the compan… --- ## [It's happened](https://community.electricforum.com/t/its-happened/5280)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 2:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/its-happened/5280 "2015-09-12T02:15:25Z")
Well it's happened. It sorta crept up on me but my GEM turned into my primary driver. We live in a cart friendly city so we aren't restricted where we travel in the community. One of the big reasons for the change hav… --- ## [Do you have a pet name for your electric vehicle?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-have-a-pet-name-for-your-electric-vehicle/5295)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-have-a-pet-name-for-your-electric-vehicle/5295 "2015-09-11T01:17:16Z")
It seems that more and more people like to humanise their electric vehicles with pet names lol What is your pet name for your EV? --- ## [2016 Prius](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-prius/5288)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2015, 6:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-prius/5288 "2015-09-10T06:30:28Z")
2016 Prius has been introduced. IMHO it's a STUNNER. It's pricing structure is in the range where a LOT of people can afford one. I believe they will sell a ton of em. Rodney --- ## [Would you feel more confident with a hybrid?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-feel-more-confident-with-a-hybrid/5284)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-feel-more-confident-with-a-hybrid/5284 "2015-09-09T13:40:07Z")
There are some very popular hybrid cars available at the moment amidst a growing opinion that more people would perhaps feel confident driving a hybrid first and then moving on to an electric car. If you have yet to make… --- ## [Tesla rises to the challenge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-rises-to-the-challenge/5285)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-rises-to-the-challenge/5285 "2015-09-09T13:37:43Z")
Critics of Tesla will say that the company has had it too easy for too long with an array of potential challengers coming out of the woodwork - prompting the company to push on. Not only is Tesla set to launch another lu… --- ## [What will happen to non-electric car manufacturers?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-will-happen-to-non-electric-car-manufacturers/5281)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-will-happen-to-non-electric-car-manufacturers/5281 "2015-09-09T13:27:16Z")
While there is much focus upon the electric car industry and the fact that new entrants such as Google, Apple, etc are making waves, what will happen to those traditional car manufacturers who do not move towards electri… --- ## [Would you ever go back to a traditional fuelled car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-ever-go-back-to-a-traditional-fuelled-car/5283)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 9:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-ever-go-back-to-a-traditional-fuelled-car/5283 "2015-09-09T09:24:22Z")
For many electric vehicle companies it is persuading customers to switch from gasoline/petrol vehicles to their electronic counterpart that is the difficult bit. Recent surveys suggest that those who have moved to electr… --- ## [Are we on the verge of an electric car war?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-we-on-the-verge-of-an-electric-car-war/5276)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 10:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-we-on-the-verge-of-an-electric-car-war/5276 "2015-09-08T10:17:06Z")
Even though there are many companies dominating specific areas of the electric vehicle market there has been a significant increase in overall competition of late. Are we now on the verge of an electric car war? Is this … --- ## [Could LG Chem take over the electric car battery sector?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-lg-chem-take-over-the-electric-car-battery-sector/5272)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 10:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-lg-chem-take-over-the-electric-car-battery-sector/5272 "2015-09-06T10:31:38Z")
While the likes of Panasonic and Tesla, partners in Tesla’s enormous Gigafactory, have caught the headlines with regards to electric car battery technology there may be a challenger on the horizon. LG Chem is seen by man… --- ## [Do you have any issues with electric car software updates?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-have-any-issues-with-electric-car-software-updates/5268)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2015, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-have-any-issues-with-electric-car-software-updates/5268 "2015-09-05T14:08:46Z")
I notice that more and more electric vehicle companies are releasing regular software updates for their onboard systems. Do you have any issues with these software updates? --- ## [Surprise entrants to the electric car market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/surprise-entrants-to-the-electric-car-market/5267)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2015, 12:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/surprise-entrants-to-the-electric-car-market/5267 "2015-09-05T00:13:43Z")
Many people seem to forget that the electric car market has been in existence for well over 100 years despite the fact it has yet to hit the mass market. The current push for electric vehicles is the greatest we have see… --- ## [Vacuum giant Dyson looking at electric cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vacuum-giant-dyson-looking-at-electric-cars/5266)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vacuum-giant-dyson-looking-at-electric-cars/5266 "2015-09-04T23:12:13Z")
In a surprising development vacuum giant Dyson has advised experts not to rule out a Dyson electric car in the future. This statement is further supported by the company’s recent investment in a battery company amid rumo… --- ## [Are hybrids the natural stepping stone to EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-hybrids-the-natural-stepping-stone-to-evs/5264)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-hybrids-the-natural-stepping-stone-to-evs/5264 "2015-09-04T19:32:01Z")
Would you feel more confident moving to a hybrid and then on to a full EV in the future? --- ## [Quick EV Survey](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quick-ev-survey/5263)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quick-ev-survey/5263 "2015-09-04T03:09:01Z")
Hi We are doing a very quick online survey about electric vehicles and would appreciate your feedback. The survey link is:- https://evforum.typeform.com/to/EtcMp8 Regards, Mark --- ## [Tesla Signature Model X unveiled to the public](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-signature-model-x-unveiled-to-the-public/5260)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-signature-model-x-unveiled-to-the-public/5260 "2015-09-04T01:17:23Z")
Tesla has become renowned as an electric car specialist in the area of speed and luxury. The unveiling of the next generation of Tesla Motors has caught many people by surprise with the Tesla Signature Model X now availa… --- ## [Scottish government offers interest-free loans for electric car purchases](https://community.electricforum.com/t/scottish-government-offers-interest-free-loans-for-electric-car-purchases/5247)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/scottish-government-offers-interest-free-loans-for-electric-car-purchases/5247 "2015-09-03T14:02:34Z")
In what is certainly a first in the world of electric vehicles, the Scottish government has today announced plans to offer interest-free loans for those looking to acquire electric cars. We have seen rebates, financial i… --- ## [Chinese electric car sales moving higher](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chinese-electric-car-sales-moving-higher/5245)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chinese-electric-car-sales-moving-higher/5245 "2015-09-03T13:00:02Z")
In a surprise development the trend for electric car sales in China has taken a decidedly positive move despite the fact the country is currently in economic chaos. This has surprised many people although experts point t… --- ## [Lack of charging stations like owning an electric car without the keys](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lack-of-charging-stations-like-owning-an-electric-car-without-the-keys/5246)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lack-of-charging-stations-like-owning-an-electric-car-without-the-keys/5246 "2015-09-02T21:58:10Z")
Picture the scenario, governments have invested billions of dollars, corporate businesses have been encouraged to make the switch so why is there such a lack of funding for charging stations? A lack of charging stations … --- ## [Tesla lobbies White House for help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-lobbies-white-house-for-help/5237)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-lobbies-white-house-for-help/5237 "2015-09-01T14:37:13Z")
Multibillion-dollar electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is lobbying the White House to speak with Chinese president Xi Jinping during his visit to the US next month. The company is concerned that Chinese regulations, req… --- ## [Is there a new challenger for Teslas crown?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-there-a-new-challenger-for-teslas-crown/5252)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-there-a-new-challenger-for-teslas-crown/5252 "2015-09-01T14:06:23Z")
Is there a new kid on the block to challenge the dominance of Tesla? Tesla Motors Inc To Face Great Competition From NextEV?s Upcoming Supercar --- ## [2 Pole Tachometer Magnets](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2-pole-tachometer-magnets/5249)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2-pole-tachometer-magnets/5249 "2015-08-31T19:57:48Z")
Just for the heck of it I ordered a few little bitty magnets to make my own 2 pole tachometer magnets. Anybody have any interest? Rodney --- ## [Nissan working on new charging stations for electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-working-on-new-charging-stations-for-electric-vehicles/5244)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 3:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-working-on-new-charging-stations-for-electric-vehicles/5244 "2015-08-31T03:40:42Z")
London architects Foster and Partners are currently working with automotive giant Nissan to create a new concept in electric car charging stations. At this moment in time it is unclear what shape the project will take bu… --- ## [What one thing is stopping you buying an EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-one-thing-is-stopping-you-buying-an-ev/5240)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2015, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-one-thing-is-stopping-you-buying-an-ev/5240 "2015-08-30T15:09:07Z")
What is the one major issue which is stopping you from buying an EV? --- ## [Is Tesla on a Public Relations campaign?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-on-a-public-relations-campaign/5227)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 8:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-on-a-public-relations-campaign/5227 "2015-08-28T08:40:31Z")
As soon as we saw the slightest bit of negative news about Tesla, the estimated loss per car, the news since then has been very very positive. We have seen talk of new vehicles, competitive prices and even better news on… --- ## [Fast turn signal](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fast-turn-signal/5201)
**Author:** [@4826](https://community.electricforum.com/u/4826)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 8:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fast-turn-signal/5201 "2015-08-16T08:51:45Z")
Why would my turn signals on my GEM car blink fast when it seems that all of my bulbs are fine? --- ## [Time to go EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/time-to-go-ev/5174)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 3:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/time-to-go-ev/5174 "2015-08-11T03:05:49Z")
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