# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=20 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [Tesla roadtrip in Panama](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-roadtrip-in-panama/4072)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-roadtrip-in-panama/4072 "2014-02-15T20:21:55Z")
Tesla takes a roadtrip in Panama. What do you think? Tesla Panama road trip, swapping battery and that certain lifestyle | CarNewsCafe.com --- ## [Will SkyTran ever get off the ground?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-skytran-ever-get-off-the-ground/3620)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 9:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-skytran-ever-get-off-the-ground/3620 "2014-02-03T09:10:59Z")
If there is one potential transport system of the future which seems more likely than the vast majority to succeed it has to be SkyTran. This is the futuristic, movie type transport system which will incorporate two pass… --- ## [The Best Solar Panel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-best-solar-panel/4029)
**Author:** [@easysavingtipsforhom](https://community.electricforum.com/u/easysavingtipsforhom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 9:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-best-solar-panel/4029 "2014-02-03T09:01:42Z")
I was planning to buy a ready made solar panels online. but with? so much available online I wonder where could I get the most reliable one.. --- ## [Battery maintenance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-maintenance/3992)
**Author:** [@Afra](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Afra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2014, 1:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-maintenance/3992 "2014-01-25T01:06:38Z")
Battery maintenance Electric tricycle's main source of power is the battery, most of the electric tricycle battery for lead-acid batteries, therefore, the life of the battery affects the range of the electric tricycle,… --- ## [Should governments give serious consideration to electric car only city centres?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-give-serious-consideration-to-electric-car-only-city-centres/4037)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-give-serious-consideration-to-electric-car-only-city-centres/4037 "2014-01-23T14:28:35Z")
Over the last 12 months the subject of electric car only city centres has been discussed on numerous occasions although so far no government has been brave enough to push through any formal regulations. The authorities c… --- ## [Please your opinion abouw new EV, Twike](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-your-opinion-abouw-new-ev-twike/4010)
**Author:** [@SaskiavdHoven](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SaskiavdHoven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-your-opinion-abouw-new-ev-twike/4010 "2014-01-22T16:11:30Z")
Hi! At first i will introduce myself. I am Saskia, a dutch student, i am doing research in the electric vehicle market in the U.S.A. We want to introduce a new electric vehicle, the TWIKE The TWIKE is an electric vehic… --- ## [NHTSA forces Tesla recall](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nhtsa-forces-tesla-recall/4035)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nhtsa-forces-tesla-recall/4035 "2014-01-22T16:09:19Z")
What are your thoughts about NHTSA issuing a recall for Tesla? Another fire prompts NHTSA Model S recall | CarNewsCafe.com Seems like they were working on software fix anyway. --- ## [Will you buy an electric vehicle in 2014?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-you-buy-an-electric-vehicle-in-2014/3987)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2014, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-you-buy-an-electric-vehicle-in-2014/3987 "2014-01-08T16:28:09Z")
While there is no doubt that electric vehicle sales around the world continue to rise, technology is continually improving and the stigma often attached to electric vehicles in the past has disappeared, will you be buyin… --- ## [BVRLA has high hopes for UK electric vehicle sector](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bvrla-has-high-hopes-for-uk-electric-vehicle-sector/3986)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2014, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bvrla-has-high-hopes-for-uk-electric-vehicle-sector/3986 "2014-01-08T16:27:36Z")
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) have this week issued a statement forecasting in excess of 10,000 electric vehicle sales in 2014. The association has highlighted new models from the likes of BM… --- ## [Are concept cars a waste of money?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-concept-cars-a-waste-of-money/3981)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 3:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-concept-cars-a-waste-of-money/3981 "2014-01-06T03:06:58Z")
Even though a large percentage of concept cars will never make it to market, they do serve a very useful purpose for the industry. They often prompt news ideas, re-emerge in an adapted form in the future although there a… --- ## [Electric, Solar, Hybrid and Human Powered Vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-solar-hybrid-and-human-powered-vehicles/3968)
**Author:** [@qutabauto](https://community.electricforum.com/u/qutabauto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-solar-hybrid-and-human-powered-vehicles/3968 "2014-01-01T22:14:44Z")
Electric cars are in many ways similar to gasoline powered cars. They can be comfortable, reliable and handle well.What you think the Electric, Solar, Hybrid and Human Powered Vehicles.?? --- ## [What does 2014 hold for the electric vehicle market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-does-2014-hold-for-the-electric-vehicle-market/3954)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-does-2014-hold-for-the-electric-vehicle-market/3954 "2013-12-23T14:50:22Z")
While there is no doubt that the electric vehicle market has performed admirably during 2013, what does the future hold for the electric vehicle industry in 2014? As we come to the end of 2013 all eyes are now moving tow… --- ## [EV Driver Jailed After Taking 5 Cents Worth of Electric](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-driver-jailed-after-taking-5-cents-worth-of-electric/3912)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2013, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-driver-jailed-after-taking-5-cents-worth-of-electric/3912 "2013-12-22T15:52:57Z")
A Nissan Leaf driver was jailed after taking 5 cents worth of electric (20 min) from a local school he plugged into while watching his kids play sports there. Colossal waste of public money or justice served... you dec… --- ## [Rpm](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rpm/3949)
**Author:** [@cartguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cartguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2013, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rpm/3949 "2013-12-22T13:57:38Z")
If a motor says rpm range is 31 to 50 will a varable speed controller slow it down more? --- ## [First European EV test track opens in UK](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-european-ev-test-track-opens-in-uk/3947)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 8:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-european-ev-test-track-opens-in-uk/3947 "2013-12-21T08:47:13Z")
The UK government has been central to the ongoing growth in electric vehicle manufacturing across the UK with particular emphasis on the north-east of England. As a consequence, it will come as no surprise to learn that … --- ## [Have manufacturers taken the EV market as far as they can?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-manufacturers-taken-the-ev-market-as-far-as-they-can/3941)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-manufacturers-taken-the-ev-market-as-far-as-they-can/3941 "2013-12-19T13:21:29Z")
Time and time again over the last few years we have seen so-called experts challenging the electric vehicle market, often suggesting that manufacturers have taken the technology as far as they can. The reaction from the … --- ## [Should electric car companies set up their own dealership network?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-car-companies-set-up-their-own-dealership-network/3319)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-car-companies-set-up-their-own-dealership-network/3319 "2013-12-13T16:05:30Z")
The ongoing battle between Tesla Motors and the Texan lawmakers regarding the direct selling of Tesla cars to the general public has certainly opened up a can of worms. Should electric car companies consider setting up t… --- ## [Great Car Deals for Stellar Buyers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/great-car-deals-for-stellar-buyers/1807)
**Author:** [@hosamamin96](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hosamamin96)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/great-car-deals-for-stellar-buyers/1807 "2013-12-07T05:18:55Z")
In a country where a new car is considered an unalienable right, the slumping economy has restricted the number of Americans who qualify for an auto purchase. The credit crunch has particularly excluded people with poor… --- ## [Honda FIT E.V. A deal too good to pass up?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/honda-fit-e-v-a-deal-too-good-to-pass-up/3462)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 8:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/honda-fit-e-v-a-deal-too-good-to-pass-up/3462 "2013-12-05T08:01:11Z")
Hi Sugarmaker I agree 100% with your comments about the new Honda FIT EV and believe that this could be a major turning point for the electric car industry. On the surface the deal seems too good to be true but maybe e… --- ## [Do electric vehicle manufacturers need to offer an all-round service?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-electric-vehicle-manufacturers-need-to-offer-an-all-round-service/3908)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-electric-vehicle-manufacturers-need-to-offer-an-all-round-service/3908 "2013-12-03T14:39:04Z")
BMW’s recent tie-up with a solar power company has highlighted the fact that perhaps the next strategy which electric vehicle manufacturers need to introduce is one of joint ventures and all-round service. There is no do… --- ## [Involuntary Disconnect by a Stranger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/involuntary-disconnect-by-a-stranger/3882)
**Author:** [@Sudaval](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sudaval)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/involuntary-disconnect-by-a-stranger/3882 "2013-11-18T21:48:47Z")
Hello, This must have come up before, but I can't imagine how to look for it, so please forgive any redundancy. I live in Los Angeles Today, I charged my car at a public station near UCLA. Something about the station h… --- ## [Tesla to expand supercharger network](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-to-expand-supercharger-network/3880)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2013, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-to-expand-supercharger-network/3880 "2013-11-17T13:11:03Z")
Tesla Motors, and its larger-than-life co-founder Elon Musk, have certainly been busy this week with a couple of very important announcements. As we covered recently, the company plans to have an affordable electric vehi… --- ## [Driving an EV could put cash in your pocket](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-an-ev-could-put-cash-in-your-pocket/3881)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2013, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-an-ev-could-put-cash-in-your-pocket/3881 "2013-11-17T13:11:03Z")
If you’re considering buying a new vehicle, you might want to keep in mind that the Ontario government offers incentives for electric vehicle and hybrid owners. As with any incentive program, you need to qualify, so we’v… --- ## [Are government electric vehicle support schemes fading?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-government-electric-vehicle-support-schemes-fading/3878)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-government-electric-vehicle-support-schemes-fading/3878 "2013-11-16T12:23:46Z")
Over the last few days we have seen some mixed comments emerging from the electric vehicle market and today’s news that Mahindra & Mahindra is cutting back on the launch of new electric vehicles in the short term is star… --- ## [Big Brother is watching EV drivers!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/big-brother-is-watching-ev-drivers/3877)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/big-brother-is-watching-ev-drivers/3877 "2013-11-16T12:23:46Z")
Despite the fact there have been rumours for many years that electric vehicle manufacturers were monitoring the array of variables associated with driving styles, location and battery capacity, more and more electric veh… --- ## [What Happened to the Chevy Volt?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-happened-to-the-chevy-volt/3711)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-happened-to-the-chevy-volt/3711 "2013-10-29T00:14:57Z")
I was quoted in this article recently about the Chevy Volt in TheBlaze. Whatever Happened to the Chevy Volt? Just Look at These Numbers | TheBlaze.com The Google Trends stats were interesting. --- ## [Charging Stations Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-stations-question/3757)
**Author:** [@dhgeyer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dhgeyer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-stations-question/3757 "2013-10-29T00:14:21Z")
I have one of the new smart electric coupes. So far I have only charged it with the charger that came with it, which plugs into a regular household 110 volt receptacle. The car was delivered to my house, and I know the d… --- ## [Electric Boats & Submarines](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-boats-submarines/3522)
**Author:** [@evinstitute](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evinstitute)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 12:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-boats-submarines/3522 "2013-10-29T00:13:29Z")
Hey, I hope this is the best place for this thread, not sure. I wanted to share a blog I wrote on Electric Boats & Submarines. Lemme know what you think. --- ## [Invitation to drive the Tesla Model S and five other EVs at Electric Car Guest Drive](https://community.electricforum.com/t/invitation-to-drive-the-tesla-model-s-and-five-other-evs-at-electric-car-guest-drive/3815)
**Author:** [@EV\_Quorum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EV_Quorum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/invitation-to-drive-the-tesla-model-s-and-five-other-evs-at-electric-car-guest-drive/3815 "2013-10-29T00:12:18Z")
Hello all, EV Quorum car club is throwing a party in the park and letting people drive a brand new Tesla Model S and five other electric cars as part of the entertainment. This is going to happen Saturday November 9 … --- ## [Has anyone else destroyed their E.V.?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-else-destroyed-their-e-v/3779)
**Author:** [@sugarmaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sugarmaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 12:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-else-destroyed-their-e-v/3779 "2013-10-29T00:07:09Z")
Soooo, on my way to work this morning I became involved in an arguement with the local wildlife. The result? The Leaf- going into I.C.U. to hopefully be repaired if possible. If not possible then replaced. The deer- push… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=19) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=21)