# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=14 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 15 --- ## [Any owners here in Munich?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-owners-here-in-munich/5068)
**Author:** [@GraemeCrackers](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GraemeCrackers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 7:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-owners-here-in-munich/5068 "2015-06-15T07:40:35Z")
Hey guys, I'm a student at the University of Alberta doing an internship here in Munich for the summer, and a project of mine is focused on electric vehicle use in Europe. Would anyone in the Munich area be interested in… --- ## [Vote for Electric Motorcycle Club in the Internet Official Contest](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vote-for-electric-motorcycle-club-in-the-internet-official-contest/5065)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 9:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vote-for-electric-motorcycle-club-in-the-internet-official-contest/5065 "2015-06-13T09:13:36Z")
\*post removed --- ## [Chinese government scales back electric vehicle ambitions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chinese-government-scales-back-electric-vehicle-ambitions/5058)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 5:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chinese-government-scales-back-electric-vehicle-ambitions/5058 "2015-06-13T05:40:35Z")
The Chinese government has been paying lip service to the electric vehicle industry in recent years. There were ambitious plans to have 500,000 vehicles on the road by the end of 2015 and 5,000,000 by 2020. These plans h… --- ## [Chevrolet reveals its new fictional Concept car,”FNR”](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevrolet-reveals-its-new-fictional-concept-car-fnr/5054)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 9:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevrolet-reveals-its-new-fictional-concept-car-fnr/5054 "2015-06-12T09:57:35Z")
During its participation at the Shanghai International Auto Show, Chevrolet Company unveiled its bizarre self-driving car “FNR” Concept, which reminds us of vehicles in science fiction movies. This Electric Vehicle wa… --- ## [Tesla to ditch battery swap service](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-to-ditch-battery-swap-service/5051)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-to-ditch-battery-swap-service/5051 "2015-06-10T22:06:36Z")
They say the mark of a great company is knowing when to cut your losses and run. Well, it seems as though Tesla is on the verge of ditching its battery swap service which was launched with the Tesla Model S electric vehi… --- ## [Are you a member of the 100 mile club?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-a-member-of-the-100-mile-club/5050)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 9:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-a-member-of-the-100-mile-club/5050 "2015-06-10T09:39:11Z")
While many people are still looking to hit 50 miles per full charge with their electric vehicles it seems as though others have hit the 100 mile club. Have you reached anywhere near 100 miles on a full charge? --- ## [What is the best electric vehicle deal you have seen?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-best-electric-vehicle-deal-you-have-seen/5049)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 9:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-best-electric-vehicle-deal-you-have-seen/5049 "2015-06-10T09:38:22Z")
It seems that many electric vehicle manufacturers are offering significant discounts and optional extras with their electric vehicles. What interesting deals have you seen lately? --- ## [Have you reached the 50 mile club yet?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-reached-the-50-mile-club-yet/5046)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-reached-the-50-mile-club-yet/5046 "2015-06-09T15:21:58Z")
While battery technology continues to improve have you reached the 50 mile club on one full electric car charge? We would like to hear from you if you have reached this milestone. --- ## [Should cyclist be wary of electric vehicles on the road?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-cyclist-be-wary-of-electric-vehicles-on-the-road/5045)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-cyclist-be-wary-of-electric-vehicles-on-the-road/5045 "2015-06-09T15:21:27Z")
A number of people have commented that governments around the world are encouraging the use of traditional bicycles (as well as electric bicycles). Do the reduced noises from an electric vehicle pose any threat to cyclis… --- ## [Citroen disclosed officially its new car “Aircross concept”](https://community.electricforum.com/t/citroen-disclosed-officially-its-new-car-aircross-concept/5040)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 11:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/citroen-disclosed-officially-its-new-car-aircross-concept/5040 "2015-06-09T11:12:59Z")
After many exciting and dazzling pictures, Citroen Company has unveiled officially its new car “Aircross concept”. Aircross concept is featured with its distinctive exterior design especially the furious front side ,it… --- ## [Some US states quietly withdrawing EV financial incentives](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-us-states-quietly-withdrawing-ev-financial-incentives/5033)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2015, 10:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-us-states-quietly-withdrawing-ev-financial-incentives/5033 "2015-06-06T10:41:26Z")
First of all we have to say that the vast majority of US state authorities are continuing with their current electric vehicle financial incentives, with many actually increasing the amount of funds available, but some st… --- ## [“Qiantu K50 Event”: The first Chinese Electric Super Sports Car!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/qiantu-k50-event-the-first-chinese-electric-super-sports-car/5032)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2015, 6:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/qiantu-k50-event-the-first-chinese-electric-super-sports-car/5032 "2015-06-06T06:15:15Z")
Qiantu Company offered through its participation at the Shanghai International Motor Show a new electric car “K50 Event”- looks like “Koenigsegg” from front side while McLaren from the back – which is considered as the f… --- ## [Chinese government to grant electric vehicle licences](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chinese-government-to-grant-electric-vehicle-licences/5031)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2015, 4:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chinese-government-to-grant-electric-vehicle-licences/5031 "2015-06-05T04:19:26Z")
The Chinese government has been disappointed at the take-up of electric vehicles to date and has introduced a new strategy which includes the granting of electric vehicle licences. The idea seems to be a more proactive r… --- ## [“ELR 2016″, the redesigned electric car from”Cadillac”](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elr-2016-the-redesigned-electric-car-from-cadillac/5025)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elr-2016-the-redesigned-electric-car-from-cadillac/5025 "2015-06-02T17:41:22Z")
Cadillac Company unveiled officially its new electric car ELR 2016 after many improvements and substantial amendments. What most characterizes the new ELR 2016 car from its antecedent, is the raising of lithium ion bat… --- ## [A new swift Electric car in Germany 2015](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-new-swift-electric-car-in-germany-2015/5022)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-new-swift-electric-car-in-germany-2015/5022 "2015-06-01T15:52:41Z")
A small single-seat car, fully electric-powered has been developed in East Germany, is scheduled to be launched in the German market in 2015 year. The new light weight car is named “Colibri” which means in German langu… --- ## [Could light electric vehicles be the answer to inner-city congestion?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-light-electric-vehicles-be-the-answer-to-inner-city-congestion/5020)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-light-electric-vehicles-be-the-answer-to-inner-city-congestion/5020 "2015-05-31T22:55:01Z")
A UN report suggests that while 50% of the worldwide population lives within inner cities this figure will increase to 66% by 2050. This type of change in demographic brings many challenges one of which will be inner cit… --- ## [Should governments give more financial incentives for electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-give-more-financial-incentives-for-electric-vehicles/5009)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-give-more-financial-incentives-for-electric-vehicles/5009 "2015-05-28T22:14:15Z")
There is an ongoing debate about the financial incentives offered to EVs by many governments around the world. Are they offering enough? Are they offering too much? Should the industry now be left to stand on its own 2 f… --- ## [Why aren?t we ready for EVs after more than 100 years?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-aren-t-we-ready-for-evs-after-more-than-100-years/5006)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 7:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-aren-t-we-ready-for-evs-after-more-than-100-years/5006 "2015-05-28T07:25:40Z")
When you bear in mind that early electric vehicles emerged more than 100 years ago there was an interesting article recently asking the question, why are we not prepared? This is most certainly a valid point because you … --- ## [Ford EV patents now available to competitors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-ev-patents-now-available-to-competitors/5005)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 7:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-ev-patents-now-available-to-competitors/5005 "2015-05-28T07:25:40Z")
In a move which is reminiscent of Tesla, Ford has this week announced plans to allow competitors to have access to the company’s 640 electric vehicle patents. The company also has around 1000 additional patents awaiting … --- ## [Bristol to host electric vehicle show in June](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bristol-to-host-electric-vehicle-show-in-june/5004)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 5:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bristol-to-host-electric-vehicle-show-in-june/5004 "2015-05-28T05:23:31Z")
Despite the fact that the local council in Bristol have invested more than £1 million in electric car charging points, recently installing their 100th charging point, the take-up has not been as high as expected so far. … --- ## [How much energy do you use at crusing speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-energy-do-you-use-at-crusing-speed/4925)
**Author:** [@bigdaddygb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bigdaddygb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-energy-do-you-use-at-crusing-speed/4925 "2015-05-27T20:07:34Z")
Can someone tell me how much energy ( watts or kw what have you) that your vehicle uses at cruising speed. I am working on a school project and need to know about how much energy is used at normal cruising speed for an e… --- ## [Kia Soul EV 2015](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kia-soul-ev-2015/5002)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kia-soul-ev-2015/5002 "2015-05-27T13:26:40Z")
The Korean company Kia is back to us out of a small electrical car “ Kia Soul EV 2015”. Despite the fact that it has a small electric engine ,this car stills a suitable powerful electric car .It has a strong engine of 10… --- ## [UAE lacking in electric vehicle regulations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uae-lacking-in-electric-vehicle-regulations/5001)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uae-lacking-in-electric-vehicle-regulations/5001 "2015-05-26T22:04:08Z")
Despite the fact there have been electric vehicles on the roads of the United Arab Emirates for some years now, there is a distinct lack of regulation. This is surprising for a region which has recently introduced an arr… --- ## [Are you tempted to buy an electric vehicle?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-tempted-to-buy-an-electric-vehicle/4997)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-tempted-to-buy-an-electric-vehicle/4997 "2015-05-25T22:16:03Z")
While the move towards the mass market has been long and winding for the electric vehicle industry there is no doubt that the industry is closer today than ever. It seems that local governments, corporate entities and ev… --- ## [Top electric cars for sale in 2015](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-electric-cars-for-sale-in-2015/4996)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-electric-cars-for-sale-in-2015/4996 "2015-05-25T16:46:33Z")
Because of escalating fuel prices, electric cars have become a common thing in the automobile sector. They are considered cheaper and environmental friendly since they do not emit a lot of smoke that is harmful to nature… --- ## [Simple Facts About Best Electric Cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/simple-facts-about-best-electric-cars/4993)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/simple-facts-about-best-electric-cars/4993 "2015-05-24T17:55:20Z")
It’s a new generation and technological advancement is progressing. There are rising cases of battery powered car. The best electric car has brought about beauty; performance and range in their world. Big car companies a… --- ## [The new all-electric version of Tesla:”Tesla Model S” made by LARTE Design](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-new-all-electric-version-of-tesla-tesla-model-s-made-by-larte-design/4992)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-new-all-electric-version-of-tesla-tesla-model-s-made-by-larte-design/4992 "2015-05-23T12:30:29Z")
“LARTE Design”Company will make you fall in love with the all-electric Tesla Model S after being improved with magical touches. Tesla Model S has been provided with distinctive front, includes an offensive and fascinat… --- ## [Virgin lounge Norwich Event](https://community.electricforum.com/t/virgin-lounge-norwich-event/4990)
**Author:** [@Paul\_eco\_man](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Paul_eco_man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 7:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/virgin-lounge-norwich-event/4990 "2015-05-21T07:08:44Z")
Hi all I am new to this forum my name is Paul and I am holding an green event in the Virgin lounge in Norwich on June 16th from 6 to 8 pm. We have 40 spaces left. There will be an innovation specialist, wind,solar, elect… --- ## [Best luxury sedans for 2015](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-luxury-sedans-for-2015/4984)
**Author:** [@kamrulrng24](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kamrulrng24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-luxury-sedans-for-2015/4984 "2015-05-19T04:15:33Z")
2015 is an excellent year meant for redesigned sedans as several makers have selected to bring out all new versions of those sensible cars. Luxury sedans, entry-level four-doors, and everything in between are updated for… --- ## [Is solar power the way forward for electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-solar-power-the-way-forward-for-electric-vehicles/4971)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-solar-power-the-way-forward-for-electric-vehicles/4971 "2015-05-15T02:02:22Z")
There has been much discussion over the last few weeks regarding solar power and electric vehicles which at this moment in time suffer from "journey anxiety". A simple idea is that using solar power could allow cars to b… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=13) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=15)