# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=22 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Sine wave controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sine-wave-controller/3549)
**Author:** [@Kathy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kathy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sine-wave-controller/3549 "2013-07-03T21:53:46Z")
Hello ,dear friends, pls kindly help me with this Investigation,what kind of controller do u use on your e-scooter/motorcycle/ecar?How does it perform?Have u used a sine- wave controller?:p:tea: --- ## [Are local authorities doing enough to push EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-local-authorities-doing-enough-to-push-evs/3545)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-local-authorities-doing-enough-to-push-evs/3545 "2013-07-02T03:39:34Z")
If you look at the UK electric vehicle market you will see that many local authorities and councils up and down the country are pushing EVs in their area. We are seeing more and more recharging points introduced, more lo… --- ## [Brazilian government keen on electric vehicle manufacturing](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brazilian-government-keen-on-electric-vehicle-manufacturing/3521)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brazilian-government-keen-on-electric-vehicle-manufacturing/3521 "2013-06-25T15:58:43Z")
The Brazilian government has announced talks between government officials, Renault and Nissan together with an array of local automobile companies. It seems that the Brazilian government is very keen to gain a foothold i… --- ## [Is Elon Musk the key to future EV success?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-elon-musk-the-key-to-future-ev-success/3467)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-elon-musk-the-key-to-future-ev-success/3467 "2013-06-24T14:33:17Z")
Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla Motors and at this moment in time he is one of the most influential individuals in the industry. While many electric vehicle sceptics used the recent demise of Fisker and Better Place as a b… --- ## [What do you think of Nissan's new battery replacement program?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-nissans-new-battery-replacement-program/3516)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-nissans-new-battery-replacement-program/3516 "2013-06-24T14:25:14Z")
Nissan has announced a battery replacement program for Nissan Leaf drivers in the US. It costs just $100 a month and will allow you to replace a battery for no extra cost if it falls below 70% capacity on a full charge a… --- ## [Is GM secretly testing an EV with 300+ miles per charge capacity?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-gm-secretly-testing-an-ev-with-300-miles-per-charge-capacity/3505)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-gm-secretly-testing-an-ev-with-300-miles-per-charge-capacity/3505 "2013-06-24T14:23:42Z")
There is growing speculation that General Motors is testing a fleet of EVs in Canada with a new battery technology rumored to have pushed journey capacity per full charge over 300 miles? Has anyone else heard this rumo… --- ## [With motoring magazines talking of EV trunk space, is the sector nearing acceptance?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/with-motoring-magazines-talking-of-ev-trunk-space-is-the-sector-nearing-acceptance/3512)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/with-motoring-magazines-talking-of-ev-trunk-space-is-the-sector-nearing-acceptance/3512 "2013-06-21T00:16:34Z")
Up until now much of the talk about the EV industry has centred round technology, battery power and journey capacity. However, some of the more popular motoring magazines are starting to ask which EVs have the largest tr… --- ## [Could the US government do more to promote electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-the-us-government-do-more-to-promote-electric-vehicles/3511)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-the-us-government-do-more-to-promote-electric-vehicles/3511 "2013-06-20T23:56:09Z")
The US government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into the electric vehicle industry, both directly and indirectly, but could they do more? --- ## [Experts predict a 30% fall in second-hand electric car prices](https://community.electricforum.com/t/experts-predict-a-30-fall-in-second-hand-electric-car-prices/3510)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/experts-predict-a-30-fall-in-second-hand-electric-car-prices/3510 "2013-06-20T23:55:09Z")
While a 30% reduction in the price of second-hand electric cars may sound negative on the surface, it may well turn out to be a short-term blessing in disguise for the industry. A reduction of 30% may well bring some of … --- ## [Would a US$40,000 EV be in your price range?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-a-us-40-000-ev-be-in-your-price-range/3486)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-a-us-40-000-ev-be-in-your-price-range/3486 "2013-06-20T23:52:36Z")
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently confirmed that his company plans to release an affordable EV within the next 4 years, priced at around US$40,000. Is this in your price range? Would this an EV purchase more likely… --- ## [2007 GEM not charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-gem-not-charging/3506)
**Author:** [@montess85](https://community.electricforum.com/u/montess85)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 5:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-gem-not-charging/3506 "2013-06-20T05:49:41Z")
I have a 2007 Gem car that I just put new batterys in it. I went to charge it and the charger's red led keeps flashing. I counted only one flash between pauses. One flash on your light-emitting diode, or LED, can … --- ## [Kandi Technologies Group announces Chinese deal](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kandi-technologies-group-announces-chinese-deal/3502)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kandi-technologies-group-announces-chinese-deal/3502 "2013-06-17T14:50:45Z")
Kandi Technologies Group has announced a deal today that will see its EVs used in a car sharing program in China - the figures could be anywhere between 5,000 and 10,000 of the companies vehicles in its first year. We … --- ## [Ecotricity Electric Highway sees massive increase in use](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ecotricity-electric-highway-sees-massive-increase-in-use/3498)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 3:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ecotricity-electric-highway-sees-massive-increase-in-use/3498 "2013-06-17T03:59:46Z")
While electric vehicles have not exactly set the world alight in the UK, the Ecotricity Electric Highway has seen a 4500% increase in consumption between February and April 2013, compared to the same period last year. … --- ## [Would you buy an EV direct from the manufacturer?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-buy-an-ev-direct-from-the-manufacturer/3495)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-buy-an-ev-direct-from-the-manufacturer/3495 "2013-06-16T15:38:29Z")
There is a debate raging across the EV industry with regards to the ancient car dealership laws in the US which bar companies from selling their cars direct to the motoring public. There are many plus and minus points wi… --- ## [Are car manufacturers putting enough effort into EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-car-manufacturers-putting-enough-effort-into-evs/3494)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-car-manufacturers-putting-enough-effort-into-evs/3494 "2013-06-16T15:36:25Z")
All of the main names in the automobile market, and many more newcomers, have exposure to the EV market in some shape or form. However, do you believe these companies are actually doing enough behind the scenes to promot… --- ## [Are you happy with your EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-happy-with-your-ev/3493)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-happy-with-your-ev/3493 "2013-06-16T15:34:26Z")
Depending on which websites you read, or newspapers you buy, the debate about the relative success of the EV market is still very much split. However, there is no doubt that the EV movement today feels more successful th… --- ## [How would you incentivise people to buy EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-would-you-incentivise-people-to-buy-evs/3491)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-would-you-incentivise-people-to-buy-evs/3491 "2013-06-16T15:28:13Z")
We have seen numerous ways in which governments and companies are trying to incentivise motorists to go electric. Are there any other ways in which you would incentivise motorists to buy more EVs? --- ## [Coda Automotive dragging more companies down](https://community.electricforum.com/t/coda-automotive-dragging-more-companies-down/3489)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/coda-automotive-dragging-more-companies-down/3489 "2013-06-16T15:19:33Z")
The financial troubles at Coda Automotive are now impacting other connected companies with Lio Energy Systems Holdings and Miles Electric Vehicles now filing for bankruptcy protection. Is it time for the government to … --- ## [Who will lead the EV market in the future?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-will-lead-the-ev-market-in-the-future/3488)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-will-lead-the-ev-market-in-the-future/3488 "2013-06-16T15:13:07Z")
As more and more companies look to the EV market for the future, it would be interesting to see which companies you believe will lead the market forward in the future. I think Tesla, if it can create a $40,000 EV, will… --- ## [Is GM serious about EVs this time?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-gm-serious-about-evs-this-time/3487)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-gm-serious-about-evs-this-time/3487 "2013-06-16T15:04:26Z")
News that General Motors is fighting the introduction of an EV tax in Michigan has been well received my EV fans. Does this show that GM is serious about EVs after the EV1 debacle just over a decade ago? --- ## [Sceptics question Tesla’s affordable vehicle project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sceptics-question-tesla-s-affordable-vehicle-project/3479)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sceptics-question-tesla-s-affordable-vehicle-project/3479 "2013-06-12T16:53:21Z")
When Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla Motors, announced plans for a new affordable electric vehicle within four years this certainly grabbed the headlines. He has a target price of between $30,000 and $40,… --- ## [Could EVs help reduce healthcare spending?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-evs-help-reduce-healthcare-spending/3409)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-evs-help-reduce-healthcare-spending/3409 "2013-06-09T15:43:51Z")
In theory the introduction of electric vehicles will improve the quality of air in the major cities, towns, villages and countryside which could have a knock-on effect on health care spending. It is well known that air p… --- ## [Long term car rentals mean bigger savings](https://community.electricforum.com/t/long-term-car-rentals-mean-bigger-savings/1518)
**Author:** [@minkol1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/minkol1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 9:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/long-term-car-rentals-mean-bigger-savings/1518 "2013-06-05T09:49:21Z")
Long term car rentals mean bigger savings. For rentals of 30 days to 11 months, Car Rental Singapore By The Month offers tremendous value. The longer you rent, the more you save! No matter where you are traveling to or… --- ## [Do you think electric vehicles will eventually become the norm?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-think-electric-vehicles-will-eventually-become-the-norm/3473)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 9:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-think-electric-vehicles-will-eventually-become-the-norm/3473 "2013-06-05T09:47:51Z")
If there is one industry which continues to split opinion it has to be the electric vehicle industry which has developed over the last decade but has yet to hit the mass market. Many people automatically assume that the … --- ## [Should governments be doing more or less for the EV industry?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-be-doing-more-or-less-for-the-ev-industry/3472)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-be-doing-more-or-less-for-the-ev-industry/3472 "2013-06-05T09:40:08Z")
There are certainly some very different opinions with regards to government involvement in the EV market and whether indeed they should be doing more are doing less. Are governments around the world investing enough or a… --- ## [Does the lack of EV sales have anything to do with image?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-the-lack-of-ev-sales-have-anything-to-do-with-image/3471)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-the-lack-of-ev-sales-have-anything-to-do-with-image/3471 "2013-06-05T09:37:18Z")
Those who suggest there have been no developments in the EV market over the last decade are not being 100% truthful. While there is much work to be done there is a growing opinion that low EV sales may well be partly due… --- ## [Bosch Introduces Sub $450 Level 2 Car Charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bosch-introduces-sub-450-level-2-car-charger/3470)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bosch-introduces-sub-450-level-2-car-charger/3470 "2013-06-04T13:33:12Z")
This is a step in the right direction. One village near me found so much use at the first free charging station they offer that they are adding another. They actually pay for themselves as they use solar to power them an… --- ## [Do you feel safer in an EV than a gasoline vehicle?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-feel-safer-in-an-ev-than-a-gasoline-vehicle/3444)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-feel-safer-in-an-ev-than-a-gasoline-vehicle/3444 "2013-06-02T14:14:52Z")
There has been much talk of the difference between gasoline and EVs but how safe do you feel in an EV? More or less safer than you did in a gasoline vehicle? Regards, Mark --- ## [Did you ever have second thoughts after buying your first EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-ever-have-second-thoughts-after-buying-your-first-ev/3378)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-ever-have-second-thoughts-after-buying-your-first-ev/3378 "2013-05-28T18:56:54Z")
The jump from traditional fuel vehicles to electric vehicles offers a lot of challenges for anyone. While the vast majority of those who made the move seem to be very happy with their new mode of transport, its only nat… --- ## [France grabs the EV nettle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/france-grabs-the-ev-nettle/3291)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/france-grabs-the-ev-nettle/3291 "2013-05-27T17:01:35Z")
Despite the fact that the French government is currently firefighting an economic downturn, it seems that electric vehicles in France are now more popular than ever before. Indeed a number of car sharing programs have em… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=21) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=23)