# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=18 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [F/S Kenwood DNN991....$600/ Alpine X009 GM.....$1200/Pioneer 8000NEX ....$600](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-s-kenwood-dnn991-600-alpine-x009-gm-1200-pioneer-8000nex-600/4394)
**Author:** [@dp08sstereo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dp08sstereo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-s-kenwood-dnn991-600-alpine-x009-gm-1200-pioneer-8000nex-600/4394 "2014-08-20T19:35:30Z")
We'll beat any price guaranteed and if you find a better price in the next 14 days, we'll refund the difference We promise to beat ALL comparable quotes. Try us! The price guarantee is available online or In store. T… --- ## [Why is California so popular for electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-california-so-popular-for-electric-vehicles/3544)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-california-so-popular-for-electric-vehicles/3544 "2014-08-20T16:00:49Z")
If you look at the popular press you will see that the vast majority of electric vehicle manufacturers in the US have a significant presence in California. The reason for this is that California legally obliges car manuf… --- ## [Wired Magazine - Request for Stories](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wired-magazine-request-for-stories/4377)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Jancer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Matt_Jancer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wired-magazine-request-for-stories/4377 "2014-08-20T15:44:26Z")
Wired Magazine is doing a story on plug-sharing for our November issue. Plug-sharing can be any interaction between two EV owners whereby one shows up to charge his or her EV at the other's home or business. We're going … --- ## [Looking for opinion of a very reliable electric vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-opinion-of-a-very-reliable-electric-vehicle/4257)
**Author:** [@gp32765](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gp32765)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 1:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-opinion-of-a-very-reliable-electric-vehicle/4257 "2014-08-18T01:19:17Z")
Hi I need a very very reliable electric vehicle with good range. Either a scooter or a golf cart type of vehicle. Any suggestions please? Gary Savannah --- ## [GEM Paint Finish](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-paint-finish/4385)
**Author:** [@Jackdigi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jackdigi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2014, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-paint-finish/4385 "2014-08-17T18:41:27Z")
I own a 2002 Gem. The plastic body panels have a clear plastic film over the paint that gives the paint it's shine. The film on the front hood is coming loose, water getting under it and starting to peel. Has anyone had … --- ## [How much would you spend on an electric vehicle?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-would-you-spend-on-an-electric-vehicle/4001)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-would-you-spend-on-an-electric-vehicle/4001 "2014-08-13T14:55:25Z")
At this moment in time there are various financial incentives available from governments around the world, but how much would you be willing to spend of your own money on an electric vehicle? --- ## [Responding to Climate Change features E-Car Club](https://community.electricforum.com/t/responding-to-climate-change-features-e-car-club/4360)
**Author:** [@putadesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/putadesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/responding-to-climate-change-features-e-car-club/4360 "2014-07-28T23:53:02Z")
The UK’s first all-electric car club launched today in East London, promising to offer a green and cheap transport solution for inner-city residents. The E-Car Club will start off with four Renault Zoe models in the L… --- ## [Business Green: E-Car Club aims to spark car sharing revolution](https://community.electricforum.com/t/business-green-e-car-club-aims-to-spark-car-sharing-revolution/4359)
**Author:** [@putadesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/putadesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/business-green-e-car-club-aims-to-spark-car-sharing-revolution/4359 "2014-07-28T23:47:18Z")
UK's first fully-electric car club goes live in London, but is the UK doing enough to encourage similar schemes? Car clubs seem a natural response to the rising costs of living and doing business. Individuals and compa… --- ## [Minister of State for Transport's E-Car Launch Speech](https://community.electricforum.com/t/minister-of-state-for-transports-e-car-launch-speech/4358)
**Author:** [@putadesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/putadesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/minister-of-state-for-transports-e-car-launch-speech/4358 "2014-07-28T23:45:23Z")
Thank you Charlie, and good morning ladies and gentlemen. It’s a great pleasure to be here in my new capacity as Minister of State for Transport. I might be new to the department, but my interest in transport goes back a… --- ## [E-Car trials a new model with Maylands Business Park](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e-car-trials-a-new-model-with-maylands-business-park/4357)
**Author:** [@putadesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/putadesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e-car-trials-a-new-model-with-maylands-business-park/4357 "2014-07-28T23:44:12Z")
The UK’s first entirely electric pay-per-use car club, E-Car Club have launched a car club service to Maylands Business Park in partnership with Dacorum Borough Council. This is one of the first schemes of its kind and a… --- ## [E-Car Launch their first University Hub](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e-car-launch-their-first-university-hub/4356)
**Author:** [@putadesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/putadesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e-car-launch-their-first-university-hub/4356 "2014-07-28T23:42:52Z")
The UK’s first entirely electric pay-per-use car club, E-Car Club have launched a car club service at the University of Hertfordshire in partnership with Source East and University of Hertfordshire. This is one of the fi… --- ## [Gem Dash](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-dash/4347)
**Author:** [@4826](https://community.electricforum.com/u/4826)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 10:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-dash/4347 "2014-07-23T10:38:46Z")
I have an e 825 Gem Car. How do I remove the dash to get at the charger. --- ## [Volkswagen XL1 diesel/electric supercar capable of 261 mpg](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volkswagen-xl1-diesel-electric-supercar-capable-of-261-mpg/3452)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2014, 6:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volkswagen-xl1-diesel-electric-supercar-capable-of-261-mpg/3452 "2014-07-16T06:09:41Z")
There is no doubt that Volkswagen has taken supercar electric vehicles to a new level with the introduction of the diesel/electric Volkswagen XL1 supercar. It is claimed that the vehicle can do an incredible 261 mpg yet … --- ## [The Toyota i-Road Concept Vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-toyota-i-road-concept-vehicle/3189)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2014, 6:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-toyota-i-road-concept-vehicle/3189 "2014-07-16T06:00:19Z")
I see Toyota has introduced their new concept EV this week at the Geneva Motor Show. It reminds me a lot of the "Lit" concept. Coming from Toyota will surely give it the edge. My wife says she would drive it everywhere!… --- ## [Moderator spam alert](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moderator-spam-alert/4328)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2014, 7:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moderator-spam-alert/4328 "2014-07-14T07:00:38Z")
A lot of SPAM is being posted. When this is allowed to continue it grows. I moderate 2 Boating forums and we check them EVERY day. If you need help moderating I would be glad to help. --- ## [Sites development](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sites-development/4326)
**Author:** [@a.ivanov](https://community.electricforum.com/u/a.ivanov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2014, 5:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sites-development/4326 "2014-07-13T05:55:50Z")
Hi. We are small company who developing a web-sites. In additional information send PM --- ## [F/S Pioneer AVIC 8000NEX.$650/Alpine X008U.$800/Kenwood dnn991hd.$600](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-s-pioneer-avic-8000nex-650-alpine-x008u-800-kenwood-dnn991hd-600/4325)
**Author:** [@harrison22112](https://community.electricforum.com/u/harrison22112)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-s-pioneer-avic-8000nex-650-alpine-x008u-800-kenwood-dnn991hd-600/4325 "2014-07-10T20:50:46Z")
Return Policy By buying on an item, you agree to the following: In the event that a buyer chooses to return an item within 14 days from the purchase date, the buyer will be responsible for paying shipping fees back to … --- ## [Form of payment](https://community.electricforum.com/t/form-of-payment/4240)
**Author:** [@Cristian](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cristian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/form-of-payment/4240 "2014-07-09T14:25:38Z")
Hay my name is Cristian. I am from Romania. If it is anyone here that can help me with some answers. In the near future I want to bay an electric car, and in my country the form of payment when i charge the car is w… --- ## [Isn't Porsche going to release a EV soon?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/isnt-porsche-going-to-release-a-ev-soon/4323)
**Author:** [@pelle75](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pelle75)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 3:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/isnt-porsche-going-to-release-a-ev-soon/4323 "2014-07-09T03:23:38Z")
I read somewhere that Porsche is going to make a EV car soon or release a concept car in some way. Anybody know? :confused: --- ## [Missing an Opel EV forum](https://community.electricforum.com/t/missing-an-opel-ev-forum/4321)
**Author:** [@pelle75](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pelle75)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 3:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/missing-an-opel-ev-forum/4321 "2014-07-09T03:18:58Z")
Im missing an Opel EV forum. For the Opel Ampera :slight\_smile: --- ## [F/S New Pioneer AVIC 8000NEX Navigation System...$650](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-s-new-pioneer-avic-8000nex-navigation-system-650/4315)
**Author:** [@dalitorgif12](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dalitorgif12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-s-new-pioneer-avic-8000nex-navigation-system-650/4315 "2014-07-07T19:50:39Z")
Return Policy By buying on an item, you agree to the following: In the event that a buyer chooses to return an item within 14 days from the purchase date, the buyer will be responsible for paying shipping fees back to … --- ## [Moderator](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moderator/4298)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 8:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moderator/4298 "2014-07-02T08:05:06Z")
Cleanup needed below --- ## [F/S New Pioneer AVIC 8000nex & Kenwood dnn991hd Navigation System..$700](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-s-new-pioneer-avic-8000nex-kenwood-dnn991hd-navigation-system-700/4296)
**Author:** [@chasebcatyg](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chasebcatyg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 8:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-s-new-pioneer-avic-8000nex-kenwood-dnn991hd-navigation-system-700/4296 "2014-07-02T08:02:49Z")
Return Policy By buying on an item, you agree to the following: In the event that a buyer chooses to return an item within 14 days from the purchase date, the buyer will be responsible for paying shipping fees back to … --- ## [New Pioneer AVIC 8000nex..$700/Pioneer DDJ SZ..$800/Kenwood dnn991hd..$700](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-pioneer-avic-8000nex-700-pioneer-ddj-sz-800-kenwood-dnn991hd-700/4279)
**Author:** [@sachever9a](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sachever9a)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-pioneer-avic-8000nex-700-pioneer-ddj-sz-800-kenwood-dnn991hd-700/4279 "2014-06-22T20:37:48Z")
Return Policy By buying on an item, you agree to the following: In the event that a buyer chooses to return an item within 14 days from the purchase date, the buyer will be responsible for paying shipping fees back to … --- ## [Manual vs. Automatic Tranz](https://community.electricforum.com/t/manual-vs-automatic-tranz/777)
**Author:** [@PATZKE](https://community.electricforum.com/u/PATZKE)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 5:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/manual-vs-automatic-tranz/777 "2014-06-18T05:26:54Z")
What is the downside with using an automatic tranny when building an EV and searching for the right Donor car? Will an automatic only let you rev it up to certain speed? Couldn't you technically put the auto tranny int… --- ## [1999 GEM dc/dc converter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-dc-dc-converter/2007)
**Author:** [@jenniesdaddy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jenniesdaddy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 9:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-dc-dc-converter/2007 "2014-06-11T09:41:21Z")
I have a 1999 GEM 48 volt electric car and the dc/dc converter circuit board is bad. The dealer here in Fl have been no help and Polaris (GEM car now) is a total joke and will not answer ANY questions other than telling… --- ## [GEM - 1% per hour battery drain - Why?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-1-per-hour-battery-drain-why/470)
**Author:** [@sam62](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sam62)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2014, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-1-per-hour-battery-drain-why/470 "2014-06-10T22:52:07Z")
Thanks for any help. I have had a 2002 GEM with zivan charger, 310 miles last year and probably 50 charges with new batteries - Range is good but just in the last week - I notice that unless I turn off the Kill switch, I… --- ## [Will petrol stations become a dying breed as electric vehicles take over?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-petrol-stations-become-a-dying-breed-as-electric-vehicles-take-over/4252)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 11:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-petrol-stations-become-a-dying-breed-as-electric-vehicles-take-over/4252 "2014-05-30T11:01:58Z")
There is no doubt that the electric vehicle industry has its doubters, its pessimists and those who believe we have been here time and time again. However, the situation today is very different to other attempts to break… --- ## [BMW and Fiat offer free car rental days to EV customers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-and-fiat-offer-free-car-rental-days-to-ev-customers/3285)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-and-fiat-offer-free-car-rental-days-to-ev-customers/3285 "2014-05-23T23:54:21Z")
In what many will see as a rather bizarre marketing ploy, BMW and Fiat are offering free car rental days to selected EV customers. The Fiat offer sees those purchasing a Fiat 500e gaining access to 12 days of car rental … --- ## [Is Solar Power the way forward?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-solar-power-the-way-forward/3977)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2014, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-solar-power-the-way-forward/3977 "2014-05-23T23:52:47Z")
Ford is set to showcase an EV with inbuilt solar power recharging system - is this the way forward? [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=17) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=19)