# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=16 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Some hints towards apples iCar](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-hints-towards-apples-icar/4773)
**Author:** [@evbase](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evbase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 9:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-hints-towards-apples-icar/4773 "2015-02-11T09:56:54Z")
Is apple working on an electric car in their ‘super secret lab’? Recently, Bloomberg did an excellent article about the hiring wars between Tesla and Apple. Over the last months, Tesla has recruited some of Apples fine… --- ## [Can we compare electric vehicles to electronic cigarettes?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-we-compare-electric-vehicles-to-electronic-cigarettes/4106)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-we-compare-electric-vehicles-to-electronic-cigarettes/4106 "2015-02-08T22:35:20Z")
While this may sound like something of a bizarre comparison, there is no doubt that the ongoing battle by the electronic cigarette industry is being replicated by the electric car industry. Each of these two particular u… --- ## [Charging at car dealerships?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-at-car-dealerships/4528)
**Author:** [@garybeck](https://community.electricforum.com/u/garybeck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-at-car-dealerships/4528 "2015-02-08T22:29:49Z")
Hello, I am considering purchasing an EV. I was looking at a database of charging stations I noticed that many of the charging stations are at car dealerships. While it says they are for public use, I am wondering, doe… --- ## [Beeping noise](https://community.electricforum.com/t/beeping-noise/4713)
**Author:** [@Chavo3232](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Chavo3232)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 8:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/beeping-noise/4713 "2015-01-30T08:45:45Z")
Have owned a 2002 gem car 4 seater for 4 years now. Slapped new batteries in it and have never had a problem until recently. What does successive beeping noises and a flashing red light mean when I plug in to charge. It… --- ## [GEM beeping while driving](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-beeping-while-driving/4724)
**Author:** [@Bullwinkle](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bullwinkle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 8:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-beeping-while-driving/4724 "2015-01-30T08:41:30Z")
I have had this 2003 GEM car for a few months. I also purchased brand new Trojan batteries at that time. When I last used it I recharged the batteries then left it sit without charging for over a month. We were drivi… --- ## [Audi is an unreliable car .Is this right?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-is-an-unreliable-car-is-this-right/1808)
**Author:** [@insane.nick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/insane.nick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 5:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-is-an-unreliable-car-is-this-right/1808 "2015-01-28T05:32:29Z")
My friends told me about this car that it is unreliable .Is it right? I wanted to purchase a 2006 A4 but the majority I have talked to including on here have said that Audi is an unreliable make. Obviously it depends on … --- ## [General info](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-info/4540)
**Author:** [@Regenesus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Regenesus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 2:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-info/4540 "2015-01-28T02:09:55Z")
How many of you regularly use an NEV? --- ## [Taxes and Incentives](https://community.electricforum.com/t/taxes-and-incentives/3224)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2015, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/taxes-and-incentives/3224 "2015-01-19T15:19:05Z")
For EV owners, having these tax breaks are helpful in their purchase. Unknown to many, internal combustion cars and oil production also have great incentives and tax breaks. Do you think this is fair? --- ## [Five reasons why electric vehicles will go mass-market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/five-reasons-why-electric-vehicles-will-go-mass-market/4633)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2015, 4:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/five-reasons-why-electric-vehicles-will-go-mass-market/4633 "2015-01-19T04:39:35Z")
Over the last 100 years there have been a number of attempts from electric vehicle enthusiasts to push them into the mass market. Unfortunately the vast majority of these attempts have failed for a variety of reasons, of… --- ## [Have you seen the iSAVE-SC1 cushion car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-seen-the-isave-sc1-cushion-car/2913)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 10:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-seen-the-isave-sc1-cushion-car/2913 "2015-01-17T10:26:29Z")
\[image\] Have you seen the iSAVE-SC1? It is unlikely to go into full production but some of the concepts used might reappear in the future. --- ## [Have you heard of the SARTRE project?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-heard-of-the-sartre-project/3619)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 10:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-heard-of-the-sartre-project/3619 "2015-01-17T10:24:24Z")
The SARTRE project (otherwise known as the Safe Road Trains for the Environment project) is a rather ingenious way in which congestion could be cut dramatically on road transport in the future. This technology is one of … --- ## [Is Elon Musk turning into Superman?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-elon-musk-turning-into-superman/3617)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 10:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-elon-musk-turning-into-superman/3617 "2015-01-17T10:22:31Z")
For many people, the success story which is Tesla Motors, and the wealth this has brought chief executive officer Elon Musk, would have been more than enough for many people to sit back, put their feet up and enjoy retir… --- ## [Electric fan intakes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-fan-intakes/4699)
**Author:** [@maxistheman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/maxistheman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 10:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-fan-intakes/4699 "2014-12-28T10:51:16Z")
Hi Guys I want to know your opinion on a idea i had and tell me all the things that is wrong with it. The basic idea is that you place intakes at the front of the car with a fan in them, and when you drive faster the f… --- ## [What is the WOW factor that will switch you to EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-wow-factor-that-will-switch-you-to-evs/4511)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2014, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-wow-factor-that-will-switch-you-to-evs/4511 "2014-12-24T12:27:06Z")
Is there one factor which will switch you to EVs? Is there something missing that would change your mind? --- ## [What would you like to see on our Facebook page?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-you-like-to-see-on-our-facebook-page/4570)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-you-like-to-see-on-our-facebook-page/4570 "2014-12-22T23:54:23Z")
There is some debate as to what information/images would work best on our Facebook page at- http://www.facebook.com/electricforum Personally I am now moving towards a lot of images - of commercial cars and those who … --- ## [GPS tracking system for Electric Car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gps-tracking-system-for-electric-car/4693)
**Author:** [@arrien](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arrien)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gps-tracking-system-for-electric-car/4693 "2014-12-22T23:48:48Z")
Hi guys, do you think GPS tracking system is necessary for electric car? I recently purchased an electric car and thinking to get GPS tracker. Can anyone please help? Thanks in advance! --- ## [US government EV initiative](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-government-ev-initiative/4658)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 4:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-government-ev-initiative/4658 "2014-12-01T04:43:54Z")
Check out the latest EV initiative from the US government:- FACT SHEET: Growing the United States Electric Vehicle Market | The White House It all sounds good but will it happen in practice? --- ## [EVSR compared to Formula E](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evsr-compared-to-formula-e/4663)
**Author:** [@EVSR](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EVSR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 10:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evsr-compared-to-formula-e/4663 "2014-11-24T10:51:21Z")
Now that the second Formula E race is completed we wanted to make a few comparisons. 1) Formula E claims a top speed of approximately 150 MPH. Proven top speed appears to be around 110 on the Putrajaya course. 1) EVSR … --- ## [If James Bond drove an EV, what kind would it be?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-james-bond-drove-an-ev-what-kind-would-it-be/4590)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 3:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-james-bond-drove-an-ev-what-kind-would-it-be/4590 "2014-11-24T03:06:08Z")
If the famous James Bond drove an electric car, what would it be? I reckon something like a Detroit Electric SP:01. What do you think? Regards, Mark --- ## [Jaguar trademarks EV-Type name](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jaguar-trademarks-ev-type-name/4657)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jaguar-trademarks-ev-type-name/4657 "2014-11-22T16:20:15Z")
In an intriguing development over the last few days it has been revealed that Jaguar has trademarked the "EV-Type" name for the future:- Is Jaguar Perhaps Planning An Electric Sports Car? 'EV-Type' Trademark Teases Us … --- ## [Should local authorities only use electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-local-authorities-only-use-electric-vehicles/4639)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-local-authorities-only-use-electric-vehicles/4639 "2014-11-16T22:08:53Z")
Over the last couple of years we have seen a number of local authorities around the world jumping aboard the green bandwagon and introducing an array of electric powered vehicles to their portfolios. There is an ongoing … --- ## [Nissan announces free fuel for two years](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-announces-free-fuel-for-two-years/4638)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 9:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-announces-free-fuel-for-two-years/4638 "2014-11-16T09:04:46Z")
Nissan Motors have announced a two-year free fuel offer for those purchasing or leasing a new Nissan Leaf from 1 November 2014 up to 7 July 2019. The offer takes in Chicago and another 12 US cities with unrestricted use … --- ## [Tesla comes to Scotland](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-comes-to-scotland/4637)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 5:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-comes-to-scotland/4637 "2014-11-16T05:47:03Z")
Tesla has announced a new super fast charger at Edinburgh airport ahead of the launch of the Tesla Model S Sedan in Scotland in 2015. Is this the start of a new EV revolution in Scotland. --- ## [Is Tesla becoming the new Microsoft of the electric vehicle market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-becoming-the-new-microsoft-of-the-electric-vehicle-market/4600)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 8:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-becoming-the-new-microsoft-of-the-electric-vehicle-market/4600 "2014-11-08T08:11:29Z")
When you mention the names Elon Musk and Bill Gates they create visions of entrepreneurs who took on the establishment, took on the corporate markets and eventually dominated their particular fields. This prompted me to … --- ## [Suspension](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suspension/4545)
**Author:** [@Regenesus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Regenesus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2014, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suspension/4545 "2014-10-17T12:45:13Z")
What do you guys think of a regenerative suspension system. Is it feasible? --- ## [Cost](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cost/4542)
**Author:** [@Regenesus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Regenesus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2014, 10:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cost/4542 "2014-10-17T10:34:00Z")
What is the cost of ownership of an EV ? --- ## [Is Mercedes finally making a play for EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-mercedes-finally-making-a-play-for-evs/4536)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2014, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-mercedes-finally-making-a-play-for-evs/4536 "2014-10-16T16:28:30Z")
Its seems as though the mighty Mercedes is finally waking up to the potential of EVs:- Mercedes Betting Big on EV and Hydrogen Powertrains - Motor Trend Better late than never? Or is it too late? --- ## [Survey](https://community.electricforum.com/t/survey/4534)
**Author:** [@Regenesus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Regenesus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/survey/4534 "2014-10-16T16:20:32Z")
How do you think NEV's can be improved? --- ## [New Job at EV maintenance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-job-at-ev-maintenance/4412)
**Author:** [@mprikiman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mprikiman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-job-at-ev-maintenance/4412 "2014-10-15T18:11:30Z")
Hello fellow members of ev community! I was wondering if there are some good books (online,free or not) on EV maintainance, especially forklifts and electric pallet jacks since an older electrician is retiring and I a… --- ## [Charging Point & Solar System](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-point-solar-system/4421)
**Author:** [@bagel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bagel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-point-solar-system/4421 "2014-10-15T14:01:12Z")
Hey all, I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right sub-forum, if I'm not, I apologize. My parents are thinking about possibly buying a new Nissan Leaf, since they are now both retired. Economically, it made sense to t… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=15) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=17)