# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=15 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [Apple moves closer to electric vehicles launch?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/apple-moves-closer-to-electric-vehicles-launch/4970)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 2:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/apple-moves-closer-to-electric-vehicles-launch/4970 "2015-05-15T02:01:35Z")
Apple has today announced an out-of-court settlement in relation to poaching accusations from a prominent well-known electric vehicle battery manufacturer. It seems as though the company is clearing the decks for its muc… --- ## [Open source electric vehicle ready within 12 months](https://community.electricforum.com/t/open-source-electric-vehicle-ready-within-12-months/4969)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/open-source-electric-vehicle-ready-within-12-months/4969 "2015-05-15T02:00:58Z")
This week we have seen the announcement of ambitious plans to build an electric vehicle with a range of 186 miles, costing less than $23,000 and all within 12 months. The design and make-up of the technology is slightly … --- ## [Flying EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flying-ev/731)
**Author:** [@hoverman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hoverman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 1:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flying-ev/731 "2015-05-15T01:55:46Z")
I recently had a plan for an electric vehicle which is not meant for the roads as much as for the skies. I have been attempting to find information on motors and batteries but not turning up anything really current. Also… --- ## [Lightning GT 700 HP Electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lightning-gt-700-hp-electric-car/878)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lightning-gt-700-hp-electric-car/878 "2015-05-15T01:51:56Z")
It looks like an amazing car that just got unveiled at the \[B\]British Motor Show 2008 . \[/B\]Its called Lightning GT, and the car company claims it has a range of 186 miles and just a 10 minute charge. Its a hub-mou… --- ## [Lotus EV Engine Sound Simulator](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lotus-ev-engine-sound-simulator/1225)
**Author:** [@climer97007](https://community.electricforum.com/u/climer97007)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lotus-ev-engine-sound-simulator/1225 "2015-05-15T01:51:15Z")
Hello, I am trying to find a commercial engine sound simulator. Does anyone in this group have a link to a commercial product? I want an engine sound system that tracks throttle position, vehicle speed, engine RPM, etc..… --- ## [Stella, Electric Car that powers your house wins Crunchies](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stella-electric-car-that-powers-your-house-wins-crunchies/4768)
**Author:** [@evbase](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evbase)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 1:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stella-electric-car-that-powers-your-house-wins-crunchies/4768 "2015-05-15T01:50:10Z")
A group of Dutch students from the Eindhoven University of Technology has won a Crunchie Award in Silicon Valley. For those of you that might not know what a crunchie award is, its the Oscar but for the technological wor… --- ## [Audi R8 E-tron is set for production](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-r8-e-tron-is-set-for-production/4826)
**Author:** [@ddaca](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ddaca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 1:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-r8-e-tron-is-set-for-production/4826 "2015-05-15T01:49:31Z")
I apologize for the spam but seems like the article posted here on the forums about "Audi R8 E-Tron" has came to reality sooner then expected. According to TheGreenCars during Geneva motor show Audi confirmed that the r8… --- ## [POLL: How likely are you to buy an EV in the next 10 years?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/poll-how-likely-are-you-to-buy-an-ev-in-the-next-10-years/4956)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 12:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/poll-how-likely-are-you-to-buy-an-ev-in-the-next-10-years/4956 "2015-05-10T00:57:30Z")
I thought it would be interesting to see if consumer opinions on EVs have changed. Please post your views below:- Regards, Mark --- ## [Tradeoff between energy consumption and travel time](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tradeoff-between-energy-consumption-and-travel-time/4935)
**Author:** [@marcelo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/marcelo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tradeoff-between-energy-consumption-and-travel-time/4935 "2015-05-09T13:12:17Z")
Hi all! I'm developing a research that involves the simulation of urban traffic scenarios with electric vehicles. I'm working over a method to route choice. To experiment my method I need an important information: How … --- ## [Why cant GM manage expectations?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-cant-gm-manage-expectations/4952)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-cant-gm-manage-expectations/4952 "2015-05-09T13:07:24Z")
While the likes of Tesla are happy to keep the market up to date and manage expectations why do companies such as GM ALWAYS fail to manage expectations? GM admits goal of 500,000 EVs by 2017 won't be met --- ## [New Tesla battery selling like hot cakes!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-tesla-battery-selling-like-hot-cakes/4951)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 7:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-tesla-battery-selling-like-hot-cakes/4951 "2015-05-09T07:28:20Z")
Even the ever ambitious Elon Musk has been taken aback by demand for his new power system. It seems that consumers are even keener than business - is this the key to unlocking the future of EV travel? Tesla's batteries… --- ## [Is Apple about to enter the electric vehicle market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-apple-about-to-enter-the-electric-vehicle-market/4953)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 6:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-apple-about-to-enter-the-electric-vehicle-market/4953 "2015-05-09T06:53:38Z")
Earlier this week Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk was asked about rumours that Apple is about to enter the electric vehicle market. Bearing in mind that he is very close to the management team at Apple, his quote… --- ## [Marlon](https://community.electricforum.com/t/marlon/4946)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 5:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/marlon/4946 "2015-05-08T05:48:07Z")
Had a 40 minute conversation with Marlon last evening. He has recovered from his injuries and is back close to 100%. He invites members to call him for their GEM performance requirements. He is the only vendor that wi… --- ## [Electric Boat or Plane](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-boat-or-plane/3273)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 8:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-boat-or-plane/3273 "2015-05-03T08:25:04Z")
Do you think there will ever be an electric boat or plane for the market? --- ## [UTV enquiry](https://community.electricforum.com/t/utv-enquiry/4887)
**Author:** [@Simon\_snail](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Simon_snail)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2015, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/utv-enquiry/4887 "2015-04-28T17:02:28Z")
Can anyone throw any light on electric utility vehicles (UTVs)? I´ve come across a no-name brand, 4x4 \`homologated´ UTV that is made in China and marketed through the Greek company Pro-Ceed, and what appears to be the… --- ## [General Chat thread](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-chat-thread/4912)
**Author:** [@nigella4me](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nigella4me)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 12:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-chat-thread/4912 "2015-04-20T00:26:12Z")
I nigella4me (you can check my posts if ya wanna be sure) have discussed Electric Vehicles in the past on this message board. This thread is about General Chat stuff. To all of you if an intruder came into your home … --- ## [Parking fine v.s. parking reminder? (advise wanted)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/parking-fine-v-s-parking-reminder-advise-wanted/4721)
**Author:** [@Alex\_JG](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Alex_JG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 7:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/parking-fine-v-s-parking-reminder-advise-wanted/4721 "2015-04-18T07:31:19Z")
Guys, I did year end finance review and found out I got around 10 tickets for parking...... :rip: Sometimes simply because I forget to get back and remove my car in good time. My friend suggests parking reminder, e.g.… --- ## [Error code question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-question/4909)
**Author:** [@Lonster](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lonster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 11:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-question/4909 "2015-04-17T11:13:56Z")
I have a G3 Tipper by GEM....I am getting an error code...39 Main Circuit Breaker Did not close........... The rectifying action is to "retrain the key switch".... I can't find out how to do this action.."retrain the k… --- ## [What are some good electric vehicles to buy and where?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-are-some-good-electric-vehicles-to-buy-and-where/4897)
**Author:** [@nigella4me](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nigella4me)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2015, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-are-some-good-electric-vehicles-to-buy-and-where/4897 "2015-04-10T14:21:29Z")
Like online, at a Chevrolet dealership etc. for examples. --- ## [My electric vehicle safety questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-electric-vehicle-safety-questions/4893)
**Author:** [@nigella4me](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nigella4me)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-electric-vehicle-safety-questions/4893 "2015-04-09T18:43:22Z")
1: If my EV (electric vehicle) runs low on electricity, will their be a sound warning me? 2: If my EV needs to be charged, where can I safely charge my EV? 3: How do I safely charge up my EV? 4: Is driving an EV dange… --- ## [What one thing is stopping you from buying an electric vehicle?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-one-thing-is-stopping-you-from-buying-an-electric-vehicle/4000)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 7:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-one-thing-is-stopping-you-from-buying-an-electric-vehicle/4000 "2015-04-01T07:14:45Z")
Slowly but surely the electric vehicle market is moving towards the mass market but there are still particular elements of the industry and technology which appear to be stopping potential customers from buying electric … --- ## [Porsche presented its plan about making a future electric sports car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/porsche-presented-its-plan-about-making-a-future-electric-sports-car/4862)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 10:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/porsche-presented-its-plan-about-making-a-future-electric-sports-car/4862 "2015-03-26T10:20:08Z")
Porsche company presented a future plan to create an electric sports car from which it emulates its next sports car that have electric power system. Porsche Company focuses especially on offering a fully electric car a… --- ## [Ford Diesel 65 Mpg](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-diesel-65-mpg/979)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 10:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-diesel-65-mpg/979 "2015-03-23T10:25:17Z")
Here is a car made for the times here in the US and Ford won't sell it here. It's sporty and touts a gps, lots of bells and whistles. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/the-65-mpg-car-ford-won't-sell-in… --- ## [Is the Mercedes B-Class EV too expensive?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-mercedes-b-class-ev-too-expensive/4579)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 10:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-mercedes-b-class-ev-too-expensive/4579 "2015-03-23T10:22:45Z")
At a mere £27,000, even after a £5000 government grant for acquiring an EV, the Mercedes B-Class EV will still be £1500 more expensive than the BMW i3. On the surface this would seem to indicate that Mercedes is perhaps … --- ## [Can we compare electric vehicles to electronic cigarettes?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-we-compare-electric-vehicles-to-electronic-cigarettes/4844)
**Author:** [@kimmerlawrence](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kimmerlawrence)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-we-compare-electric-vehicles-to-electronic-cigarettes/4844 "2015-03-14T17:01:04Z")
Can we compare electric vehicles to electronic cigarettes? --- ## [Charging Stations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-stations/4838)
**Author:** [@geneborg](https://community.electricforum.com/u/geneborg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-stations/4838 "2015-03-13T12:08:35Z")
I need some help in obtaining information to convince my condo to install an "informal" charging station. They are resisting in arguing that it would take up a parking spot and create a possible safety issue. There is … --- ## [San Jose State University Honors Program - Spreading EV Knowledge to the Masses](https://community.electricforum.com/t/san-jose-state-university-honors-program-spreading-ev-knowledge-to-the-masses/4806)
**Author:** [@Michael\_SJSU](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Michael_SJSU)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 11:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/san-jose-state-university-honors-program-spreading-ev-knowledge-to-the-masses/4806 "2015-03-01T11:07:43Z")
Does anyone know how I could post a survey about EVs and the EV market. I am attempting to gather data for a honors project I am doing. My goal is to gather data and share it to individuals who do not drive EVs in an att… --- ## [Electric/Hybrid Off-Road buggy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-hybrid-off-road-buggy/4774)
**Author:** [@Brent-Has](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Brent-Has)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 9:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-hybrid-off-road-buggy/4774 "2015-03-01T09:41:18Z")
Hi All, Starting to build a off road buggy with a twist and would like your opinion on it. Going to have a diesel powered rear LS differential and then have an electric motor powering the front axle (Not working at the… --- ## [GM invests 200M in Pontiac and Orion (MI) plants, no new jobs :(](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gm-invests-200m-in-pontiac-and-orion-mi-plants-no-new-jobs/4778)
**Author:** [@evbase](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evbase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 8:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gm-invests-200m-in-pontiac-and-orion-mi-plants-no-new-jobs/4778 "2015-02-16T08:30:55Z")
Chicago. General Motors will invest 200 million dollars in the production of the new generation of its electric model, which is based on the Bolt concept car. GM North America President Alan Batey made the announcement a… --- ## [Modular Battery Exchange: M-BEAM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/modular-battery-exchange-m-beam/4775)
**Author:** [@M-BEAM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/M-BEAM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/modular-battery-exchange-m-beam/4775 "2015-02-12T15:20:28Z")
Over a year ago we started the M-BEAM team to build and convert and VW Golf with modular batteries. After many hours of months of hard work, we are now at a successfully working prototype. This fall, we plan on driving t… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=14) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=16)