# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=21 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [How many miles do you drive a week?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-miles-do-you-drive-a-week/3556)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-miles-do-you-drive-a-week/3556 "2013-10-22T17:01:10Z")
The average driver covers around 70 miles a day through the week which is less than the full charge available on a Nissan Leaf 2013 - about 129 miles on a full charge. How many miles do you drive each day? --- ## [Reversing dc motor? Help!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reversing-dc-motor-help/3803)
**Author:** [@Borgli](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Borgli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reversing-dc-motor-help/3803 "2013-10-20T00:48:37Z")
I am going to be using a 72v 200 amp brush motor(EMC-RT200) , with a spm-7240 in my boat. Haven't found a throttle yet. My problem now is that I am not sure how to wire in reverse. Do I need a reversing contactor? If so… --- ## [Philippines EV Plant](https://community.electricforum.com/t/philippines-ev-plant/3477)
**Author:** [@kwillscherer92](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kwillscherer92)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/philippines-ev-plant/3477 "2013-10-19T04:46:42Z")
Interesting news from abroad. The Philippines is building an electric vehicle plant to build electric tricycles and electric jeepneys. BOI approves electric vehicle factory | Economy | GMA News Online --- ## [National Plug In Day 29th September 2013](https://community.electricforum.com/t/national-plug-in-day-29th-september-2013/3237)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/national-plug-in-day-29th-september-2013/3237 "2013-10-11T04:46:36Z")
The date for National Plug In Day 2013 in the US has been announced, 29th September 2013. This special day will see a concerted effort to advertise and promote electric vehicles in the US with the idea of building momen… --- ## [Car Charger Installation](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-charger-installation/3783)
**Author:** [@Gnasher](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gnasher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 11:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-charger-installation/3783 "2013-10-03T11:39:25Z")
Any recommendations on licensed electricians in Los Angeles for installation on a 240 home charger? I have heard Leviathan is not the best. --- ## [2013 Accent DVD and Gps](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-accent-dvd-and-gps/3780)
**Author:** [@robertsmoy234156](https://community.electricforum.com/u/robertsmoy234156)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 10:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-accent-dvd-and-gps/3780 "2013-10-02T10:04:03Z")
Hey guys, i need to have some idea about hyundai dvd player and i need to know that which one will be the best for me and i want to use gprs too, and when i was browsing the internet i just sow a advertise and i think… --- ## [Extension Cord?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/extension-cord/3758)
**Author:** [@dhgeyer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dhgeyer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 5:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/extension-cord/3758 "2013-09-19T05:49:45Z")
Here's another question, and some experience behind it. Again, the car is a 2013 smart electric coupe. The car comes with a charger that plugs into a normal 110 volt household receptacle. There is one in the in-house … --- ## [Determining battery age](https://community.electricforum.com/t/determining-battery-age/3749)
**Author:** [@lvzfyr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lvzfyr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/determining-battery-age/3749 "2013-09-11T16:43:59Z")
My OEM batterries have a J2 label on them. Some people have said the letter designates the month and the number designates year. Would a J2 be October 2002 or October 2012? Thanks for any input --- ## [Would a 1000 mile capacity battery make a difference for you?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-a-1000-mile-capacity-battery-make-a-difference-for-you/3543)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-a-1000-mile-capacity-battery-make-a-difference-for-you/3543 "2013-09-07T21:52:30Z")
There is speculation of an air aluminium battery pack which could give electric vehicles journey capacity in excess of 1000 miles. Would this make a real difference for you? --- ## [Single phase to 3 phase conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/single-phase-to-3-phase-conversion/3742)
**Author:** [@alfredhysanj](https://community.electricforum.com/u/alfredhysanj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/single-phase-to-3-phase-conversion/3742 "2013-09-05T16:25:29Z")
Hi I live in the UK and just purchased an EV Van. the van has a standards 32A 3 phase socket under the bonnet. for that I have 2 charging cables one that has a standard 3 pin plug to be used at a standard plug socket an… --- ## [Ev boat](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-boat/3733)
**Author:** [@bobsmith](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bobsmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-boat/3733 "2013-09-03T17:06:42Z")
Hi, I'm bobsmith and am in the process of converting a 37' cabin cruiser I have a pair of Clark lift truck engines part number 2618355. I plan to run them as a pair with separate controllers. I know nothing about the … --- ## [Bobsmith](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bobsmith/3734)
**Author:** [@bobsmith](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bobsmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bobsmith/3734 "2013-09-02T17:53:43Z")
well, here I go again. I need lots of help and any feedback anyone out there can give me will be greatly appreciated. I have 2 clark lift truck engines 36/48 volts dc. I need controllers batteries and what the heck is a … --- ## [Programmer for Ford Th!nk](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programmer-for-ford-th-nk/3726)
**Author:** [@budw1ser](https://community.electricforum.com/u/budw1ser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 10:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programmer-for-ford-th-nk/3726 "2013-08-28T10:48:06Z")
Hello everyone. I am new to this forum, but find all the posts extremely interesting. I will admit that the most interesting is the one discussing the removal of the governor/speed limiter for my Ford Think. I see whe… --- ## [What is the max price you would pay for an EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-max-price-you-would-pay-for-an-ev/3636)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-max-price-you-would-pay-for-an-ev/3636 "2013-08-24T22:50:43Z")
There is speculation that Tesla will have an affordable EV on the market by 2017 with a price tag in the region of $40,000. What is the maximum you would pay for an EV today? --- ## [Continues power](https://community.electricforum.com/t/continues-power/3720)
**Author:** [@lespetrol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lespetrol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/continues-power/3720 "2013-08-21T21:51:48Z")
If I have a continues source of charging power while going down the road, would it be better to power the drive motor with ultracaps with power backup of lithium batteries which my power source is charging? Or should I j… --- ## [Rav4 EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rav4-ev/3708)
**Author:** [@cac61](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cac61)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 11:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rav4-ev/3708 "2013-08-15T11:00:41Z")
Dose anybody have any thoughts about the new Rav4 EV? --- ## [Perpetum Mobile Power Engine Concept](https://community.electricforum.com/t/perpetum-mobile-power-engine-concept/3693)
**Author:** [@micky\_mouse](https://community.electricforum.com/u/micky_mouse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/perpetum-mobile-power-engine-concept/3693 "2013-08-10T13:44:05Z")
Hi! Look my concept power for electric engine - perpetum mobile I'm sorry photo in my website(You are only allowed to post URLs to other sites after you become an Active Member and have made 5 posts or more.) My webs… --- ## [Request from BBC Essex](https://community.electricforum.com/t/request-from-bbc-essex/3676)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/request-from-bbc-essex/3676 "2013-07-31T15:41:15Z")
BBC Essex would like to talk to an electric car user in the county, if there are any. You can call 01245 616 047 and talk to Cat Farnsworth or Felicity Simper. Or you can email Cat: cat.farnsworth@bbc.co.uk. Thanks eve… --- ## [Did anyone see the BMW i3 launch yesterday?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-anyone-see-the-bmw-i3-launch-yesterday/3671)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-anyone-see-the-bmw-i3-launch-yesterday/3671 "2013-07-30T04:26:09Z")
The BMW i3 was officially launched yesterday and it did not disappoint! This is a very interesting move by BMW and while the BMW i8 will be a hybrid there are noises coming out of BMW that EVs will be a big market for … --- ## [Would Tesla be the same without Elon Musk?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-tesla-be-the-same-without-elon-musk/3534)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2013, 5:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-tesla-be-the-same-without-elon-musk/3534 "2013-07-27T05:54:21Z")
Elon Musk has been great for the EV market over the last few years - would Tesla be the same without Elon Musk at the helm? --- ## [Fisker Karma?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fisker-karma/3277)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fisker-karma/3277 "2013-07-26T19:57:59Z")
While the maiden car of Fisker Automotive is the Karma, it is undergoing its very own karma. Its founder resigned from the company and its loans have fallen due. The strategic partner negotiations have bogged down. No… --- ## [Drayson Racing Technologies breaks electric land speed record](https://community.electricforum.com/t/drayson-racing-technologies-breaks-electric-land-speed-record/3524)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/drayson-racing-technologies-breaks-electric-land-speed-record/3524 "2013-07-22T09:03:56Z")
Drayson Racing Technologies has today broken the FIA's world electric land speed record at RAF Elvington in Yorkshire, England. The previous record was set in 1974 at 175 mph although today the B12 69/EV topped out at 20… --- ## [3-wheel electric supercar concept](https://community.electricforum.com/t/3-wheel-electric-supercar-concept/3623)
**Author:** [@OrlandoM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/OrlandoM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/3-wheel-electric-supercar-concept/3623 "2013-07-21T16:40:15Z")
How are you all doing? My name is Orlando M. My team and I are bringing into production a unique and futuristic, electric, three-wheel car. We would like to invite you to our Facebook page, and like us. There you can bec… --- ## [Are there any big names missing from the EV market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-there-any-big-names-missing-from-the-ev-market/3638)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-there-any-big-names-missing-from-the-ev-market/3638 "2013-07-19T15:41:13Z")
While the vast majority of automobile manufacturers have some kind of presence in the EV market do you think there are any big names missing? --- ## [Who is the big threat to Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-is-the-big-threat-to-tesla/3533)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-is-the-big-threat-to-tesla/3533 "2013-07-19T15:23:51Z")
Tesla seems to be dominating the EV market at the moment. Who is the biggest threat to Tesla in the future? --- ## [Does the EV market seem stronger this time around?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-the-ev-market-seem-stronger-this-time-around/3551)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 6:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-the-ev-market-seem-stronger-this-time-around/3551 "2013-07-13T06:06:29Z")
We have seen the EV market on the verge of breaking into the mass market on a number occasions. Does this time seem different to you? Does the market seem stronger? --- ## [Complete this sentence](https://community.electricforum.com/t/complete-this-sentence/3553)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/complete-this-sentence/3553 "2013-07-13T06:05:55Z")
I would be tempted to buy an EV if it had a journey capacity of.............. --- ## [What is your favorite EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-ev/3552)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 6:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-ev/3552 "2013-07-13T06:04:45Z")
The choice of EVs on the market is wider than it has ever been. What is your favorite EV available today - assuming price was not a problem :slight\_smile: --- ## [Are you more inclined to speed in your EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-more-inclined-to-speed-in-your-ev/3400)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2013, 6:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-more-inclined-to-speed-in-your-ev/3400 "2013-07-13T06:04:10Z")
There is growing opinion amongst electric vehicle drivers that the lack of engine noise is leading to more and more people speeding in their EV. Is this your experience? Do you believe it? It does kind of make sense when… --- ## [Is it time to increase the tax on gasoline?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-it-time-to-increase-the-tax-on-gasoline/3383)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-it-time-to-increase-the-tax-on-gasoline/3383 "2013-07-06T17:27:13Z")
The US government has not increased the federal gasoline tax since 1993 which will surprise many people. The 18.4c rate per gallon rate today would be 28.97c per gallon (+57%) at the end of 2012 if it had been increase… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=20) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=22)