# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=17 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [Using Dryer plug to charge EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/using-dryer-plug-to-charge-ev/4442)
**Author:** [@boorobo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/boorobo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 11:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/using-dryer-plug-to-charge-ev/4442 "2014-10-15T11:20:35Z")
I want to buy a Clipper Creek LCS25p L6-30 My dryer plug is a NEMA 10-30 I found a 10-30 to L6-30 Adapter for sale. Was planning on using this until I heard from a Clipper Creek rep that: " It would not be advis… --- ## [European Union loses its bottle on EV recharging targets](https://community.electricforum.com/t/european-union-loses-its-bottle-on-ev-recharging-targets/4522)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/european-union-loses-its-bottle-on-ev-recharging-targets/4522 "2014-10-13T15:23:22Z")
As ever, politicians associated with the European Union have been forced to backtrack on targets for electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling stations. In a move which is attracting positive and negative comment… --- ## [Are you more likely to buy an EV than you were 5 years ago?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-more-likely-to-buy-an-ev-than-you-were-5-years-ago/4510)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-more-likely-to-buy-an-ev-than-you-were-5-years-ago/4510 "2014-10-09T18:50:07Z")
There have been some serious developments in the EV industry which have made many people sit up and listen. Are you more likely to buy an EV today than you were 5 years ago? Have these developments helped to change your … --- ## [Hi everyone](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-everyone/4506)
**Author:** [@Texas\_den](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Texas_den)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 9:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-everyone/4506 "2014-10-08T09:44:26Z")
I have a 2004 Gem Car and the lower steering shaft was missing when I bought it,, it's a project car , so I'm searching for the lower steering shaft assembly that connects to the steering rack. If anyone has one for sal… --- ## [New Trike johanson3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-trike-johanson3/4507)
**Author:** [@Ilove\_trikes](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ilove_trikes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 7:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-trike-johanson3/4507 "2014-10-08T07:48:57Z")
Johanson3 is an aspiring manufacturer of electric tricycles, but a curious would-be rider will not find many specs on the company’s first project. And in the realm of personal transportation, that is a revolutionary idea… --- ## [Could lighting poles offer the key to EV recharging systems of the future?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-lighting-poles-offer-the-key-to-ev-recharging-systems-of-the-future/4503)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-lighting-poles-offer-the-key-to-ev-recharging-systems-of-the-future/4503 "2014-10-07T13:52:25Z")
There is no doubt that the EV industry is here to stay, too much money has been invested and too many people have transferred over from old-style technology. However, while EV technology itself continues to develop, effi… --- ## [Ecocruise Cruser Sport - What do you think](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ecocruise-cruser-sport-what-do-you-think/4483)
**Author:** [@Ecocruise](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ecocruise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 10:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ecocruise-cruser-sport-what-do-you-think/4483 "2014-10-03T10:34:15Z")
Ecocruise is a Seattle, WA based electric vehicle company. We manufacture affordable 2,3 and 4 wheel vehicles. We have our two NEVs coming to the US market this January and are priced right so anyone will be given the op… --- ## [Is there a need to educate drivers about the benefits of electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-there-a-need-to-educate-drivers-about-the-benefits-of-electric-vehicles/3879)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2014, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-there-a-need-to-educate-drivers-about-the-benefits-of-electric-vehicles/3879 "2014-09-28T14:07:48Z")
If we take a look at the electric vehicle market today and compare it with that of just 10 years ago the differences are enormous. This is an industry which has come on in leaps and bounds and while great progress has be… --- ## [Car lover](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-lover/4467)
**Author:** [@Danny24](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Danny24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2014, 1:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-lover/4467 "2014-09-26T01:20:29Z")
I am a car lover and owner.I think there are many people like me take car as our best friend.So I also make friends with many car ower.We together will talks a lot about car.How to use it safety,more environmental and mo… --- ## [Renovo Motors gets Money](https://community.electricforum.com/t/renovo-motors-gets-money/4465)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2014, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/renovo-motors-gets-money/4465 "2014-09-25T18:40:34Z")
Looks like this company Renovo Motors has gotten funding from a VC firm. What are your thoughts about this electric car? No info on range, production numbers, and they want people to spend half a million on it. --- ## [Jay Leno Drives EVSR](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jay-leno-drives-evsr/4462)
**Author:** [@EVSR](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EVSR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 5:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jay-leno-drives-evsr/4462 "2014-09-24T05:26:30Z")
We got a chance to meet Jay Leno so that he could check out EVSR. Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts0WkTXaw6o --- ## [The SolarBullet project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-solarbullet-project/3618)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 5:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-solarbullet-project/3618 "2014-09-24T05:09:47Z")
There is no doubt that solar power will play a major role in many different transportation systems in years to come and perhaps the SolarBullet project will be the first many. There are plans to create a rail link betwee… --- ## [Do you have a local electric car club?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-have-a-local-electric-car-club/4452)
**Author:** [@usb24h](https://community.electricforum.com/u/usb24h)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-have-a-local-electric-car-club/4452 "2014-09-19T00:10:26Z")
Even just the quickest of searches on Google will show that there are literally thousands upon thousands of electric car clubs around the world. This may surprise many people because electric vehicles have not taken off … --- ## [Clipper Creek LCS-25P with NEMA 14-30 or L6-30 plug?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clipper-creek-lcs-25p-with-nema-14-30-or-l6-30-plug/4449)
**Author:** [@boorobo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/boorobo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clipper-creek-lcs-25p-with-nema-14-30-or-l6-30-plug/4449 "2014-09-18T13:08:52Z")
I have a 2014 Smart ForTwo and am renting my place (so don't want to actually change any outlets), and have access to a NEMA 10-30 outlet. I'm planning to buy the Clipper Creek LCS25p, but it comes in so many versions t… --- ## [Local PEV incentives in Atlanta](https://community.electricforum.com/t/local-pev-incentives-in-atlanta/4444)
**Author:** [@xinnian](https://community.electricforum.com/u/xinnian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/local-pev-incentives-in-atlanta/4444 "2014-09-17T18:58:12Z")
Hi, I am currently researching different PEV incentives for a college project. However, I am having an extremely hard time finding local incentives for Atlanta, Georgia. I have searched the city website, car dealership… --- ## [Gem Batteries Discharge while sitting](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-batteries-discharge-while-sitting/3959)
**Author:** [@mparseghian](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mparseghian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-batteries-discharge-while-sitting/3959 "2014-09-14T03:35:20Z")
Hi, I have a 2002 GEM E875 with new trojan batteries. I've also had the Zivan charger replaced along with a new DC board. The batteries seem to charge fine. The issue I am having is if I fully charge the Gem overnig… --- ## [2002GEM reading # 11](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002gem-reading-11/3850)
**Author:** [@Owensnyder](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Owensnyder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2014, 8:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002gem-reading-11/3850 "2014-09-11T08:25:00Z")
I have a 2002 GEM and really use it quite a bit. I just received an 11 reading on the screen which when checking my manual says there is a problem with either the accelerator pedal or the emergency brake release. I repla… --- ## [Could China be the saviour of the electric vehicle market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-china-be-the-saviour-of-the-electric-vehicle-market/3293)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-china-be-the-saviour-of-the-electric-vehicle-market/3293 "2014-09-09T04:58:13Z")
Only a few days ago the Chinese government reiterated its intention to boost the electric vehicle market both within China and around the world. Indeed the government has already released very optimistic sales forecast f… --- ## [What would make you buy an electric vehicle?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-make-you-buy-an-electric-vehicle/3894)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-make-you-buy-an-electric-vehicle/3894 "2014-09-08T16:55:11Z")
There are many of us around the world who drive every day of our lives, to work, socially who have looked at the electric vehicle market. As the market is currently miniscule compared to the gasoline/petrol market, what … --- ## [EV Charging Infrastruture](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-charging-infrastruture/4426)
**Author:** [@ameracash](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ameracash)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 9:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-charging-infrastruture/4426 "2014-09-08T09:19:04Z")
The EV market is moving toward fast and convenience commercial charging infrastructure, free charging station access is limited, unreliable and will end soon. All EV drivers are now paying to charge their EVs while at ho… --- ## [EVSR: An Electrifying First Year](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evsr-an-electrifying-first-year/4419)
**Author:** [@EVSR](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EVSR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 7:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evsr-an-electrifying-first-year/4419 "2014-09-08T07:49:44Z")
Here is a quick compilation of EVSR, the fully electric racecars, first year in competition. We are participated in Road Racing, Hill Climbs, Autocross, and Drag racing. We have been as far North as Mt. Washington NH and… --- ## [What EV would you recomment to a friend?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-would-you-recomment-to-a-friend/3978)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2014, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-would-you-recomment-to-a-friend/3978 "2014-09-07T13:40:19Z")
As the number of EVs on the market continues to grow - what EV would you recommend to a friend? --- ## [When do you expect to see full EV market penetration?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-do-you-expect-to-see-full-ev-market-penetration/3513)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2014, 10:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-do-you-expect-to-see-full-ev-market-penetration/3513 "2014-09-07T10:24:56Z")
There are some very interesting development in the world of EVs with rumors of new technology, more focus on charging stations and a promise of an affordable EV from Tesla within 4 years. With this in mind when do you ex… --- ## [Survey shows 42% of US drivers are EV ready](https://community.electricforum.com/t/survey-shows-42-of-us-drivers-are-ev-ready/3928)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2014, 6:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/survey-shows-42-of-us-drivers-are-ev-ready/3928 "2014-09-07T06:24:54Z")
"Consumers Union and the Union of Concerned Scientists national survey finds 42% of Americans who own cars fit all the criteria of electric car ownership" If you live in the US - would you agree with this survey conc… --- ## [Elio Motors - Saw it in person](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elio-motors-saw-it-in-person/3468)
**Author:** [@FEUS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FEUS)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elio-motors-saw-it-in-person/3468 "2014-08-31T13:04:45Z")
I saw someone post something up about the car on here, so I decided to take a bit more of a look at what that company had to offer. (I know this vehicle is gas powered, but still a good concept and idea for a vehicle) \[… --- ## [Tesla Advertising... is it Necessary?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-advertising-is-it-necessary/4068)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-advertising-is-it-necessary/4068 "2014-08-26T23:00:43Z")
It seems that Tesla doesn't need to do advertising. However they do have a large marketing and PR department. Is this good or bad? Does Tesla need to Advertise? Nah, Tesla Customers do that! | CarNewsCafe.com --- ## [Spam](https://community.electricforum.com/t/spam/4405)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/spam/4405 "2014-08-26T16:21:02Z")
GUCCI handbags, Alpine sterios etc. are not valid subjects for this forum. Classifieds is loaded with inappropriate items. I know you moderators are busy making a living but any forum should be checked daily I would … --- ## [EVSR holds the fastest electric lap at Lime Rock Park](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evsr-holds-the-fastest-electric-lap-at-lime-rock-park/4404)
**Author:** [@EVSR](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EVSR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 6:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evsr-holds-the-fastest-electric-lap-at-lime-rock-park/4404 "2014-08-26T06:37:15Z")
Watch Charles Turano, driver of EVSR #82, post the fastest electric lap around Lime Rock Park. This historic track has been the center of Road Racing for the Northeast for over 50 years and its quite an honor to hold a t… --- ## [New Facebook Page!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-facebook-page/2846)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 7:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-facebook-page/2846 "2014-08-25T07:11:49Z")
Please stop by and "like" our new Facebook page. :slight\_smile: We are now have our own page on the worlds largest social network! If you are a Facebook user please stop by and "like" our page. You can find it by typin… --- ## [11.5 HP GE Motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/11-5-hp-ge-motor/4396)
**Author:** [@stanjo58](https://community.electricforum.com/u/stanjo58)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2014, 7:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/11-5-hp-ge-motor/4396 "2014-08-23T07:40:26Z")
I just bought a '78 Triumph Spitfire with an older EV conversion . The motor model number is GE 5BC 49 JB 800. What little I can find out about this motor seems to indicate that it was an optional motor designed for a… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=16) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=18)