# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=23 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [Can you remember an electric concept car that made it to market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-you-remember-an-electric-concept-car-that-made-it-to-market/3453)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 6:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-you-remember-an-electric-concept-car-that-made-it-to-market/3453 "2013-05-27T06:16:57Z")
Over the last few years we have seen a deluge of electric concept cars hitting the headlines, making promises and capturing the eye of electric car enthusiasts all around the world. However, can you remember any electric… --- ## [Tips for extending electric vehicle journey capacity](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tips-for-extending-electric-vehicle-journey-capacity/3451)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tips-for-extending-electric-vehicle-journey-capacity/3451 "2013-05-27T06:08:30Z")
With the average electric vehicle having a journey capacity of less than 100 miles per full battery charge, any tips for extending journey capacity would be well received by electric car enthusiasts. Do you have any spec… --- ## [How can we encourage young drivers to consider electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-can-we-encourage-young-drivers-to-consider-electric-vehicles/3450)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 6:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-can-we-encourage-young-drivers-to-consider-electric-vehicles/3450 "2013-05-27T06:04:33Z")
One of the main problems with electric vehicle market at the moment is the fact that experienced motorists are often very reluctant to look any further than gasoline/petrol vehicles. Perhaps the key to the future success… --- ## [Would you like to test drive an electric vehicle?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-like-to-test-drive-an-electric-vehicle/3449)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-like-to-test-drive-an-electric-vehicle/3449 "2013-05-27T05:41:00Z")
Many of the major electric car manufacturers such as Nissan and Tesla are very eager for motorists to experience electric vehicles in real life. Have you ever test driven an electric vehicle or would you like to test dri… --- ## [What is the realistic mpge for your electric car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-realistic-mpge-for-your-electric-car/3300)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-realistic-mpge-for-your-electric-car/3300 "2013-05-27T05:33:19Z")
We hear many ideas and comments about miles per gallon equivalent for electric cars. Are the published mpge figures the same as actual mpge for your electric vehicle? --- ## [Bitter blow for EV industry as Better Place throws in the towel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bitter-blow-for-ev-industry-as-better-place-throws-in-the-towel/3448)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bitter-blow-for-ev-industry-as-better-place-throws-in-the-towel/3448 "2013-05-27T05:22:37Z")
When battery swap operator Better Place came to the market with a revolutionary new idea, swapping batteries very quickly as opposed to waiting while you recharge, it seemed to be a very good development for the electric… --- ## [Over 100,000 plug in vehicles sold in the US](https://community.electricforum.com/t/over-100-000-plug-in-vehicles-sold-in-the-us/3443)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/over-100-000-plug-in-vehicles-sold-in-the-us/3443 "2013-05-25T17:34:33Z")
It has been announced that more than 100,000 EVs have been sold in the US :- U.S Exceeds 100,000 EVs! Is this a major milestone? Regards, Mark --- ## [Have you seen any driving instructors using electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-seen-any-driving-instructors-using-electric-vehicles/3337)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-seen-any-driving-instructors-using-electric-vehicles/3337 "2013-05-25T17:29:47Z")
When you bear in mind that the first experience for many people when looking to drive is the car which their driving instructor uses, perhaps electric car companies should target this specific area. Have you actually see… --- ## [Why is this time different for the EV market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-this-time-different-for-the-ev-market/3441)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-this-time-different-for-the-ev-market/3441 "2013-05-25T17:20:36Z")
We have had so many false dawns with EVs but this ongoing push by manufacturers and governments seems very different. What do you think is the difference this time around? Regards, Mark --- ## [Dragon Electric Vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dragon-electric-vehicles/3434)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 8:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dragon-electric-vehicles/3434 "2013-05-23T08:03:42Z")
Over the years we have seen a number of EV companies springing up which specialise in the sale, repair and conversion of electric vehicles. Dragon Electric Vehicles is one such company and we were wondering whether any f… --- ## [Should car companies be sharing their technology?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-car-companies-be-sharing-their-technology/3421)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-car-companies-be-sharing-their-technology/3421 "2013-05-19T16:13:54Z")
It seems that many car companies across the world have their own particular strengths in the EV market, whether this is battery power, aerodynamics, drive systems, etc. Is it time for car companies to share or license th… --- ## [Should governments offer a financial incentive to buy electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-offer-a-financial-incentive-to-buy-electric-vehicles/2871)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-offer-a-financial-incentive-to-buy-electric-vehicles/2871 "2013-05-19T16:09:42Z")
There is some debate in political and public circles with regards to the subject of subsidising the purchase of electric vehicles around the world. While a number of governments already have such incentive schemes in pla… --- ## [Is there another EV conspiracy to hold them back again?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-there-another-ev-conspiracy-to-hold-them-back-again/3415)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-there-another-ev-conspiracy-to-hold-them-back-again/3415 "2013-05-17T16:09:58Z")
While it would be wrong to suggest that EV technology is fully developed as yet, it would also be wrong to say that there has been no progress of late. It does beg the questions, why are governments not investing more i… --- ## [Nissan Leaf cost per mile 1.86 pence Nissan Micra Visia 10.6 pence](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-cost-per-mile-1-86-pence-nissan-micra-visia-10-6-pence/3414)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-cost-per-mile-1-86-pence-nissan-micra-visia-10-6-pence/3414 "2013-05-17T05:47:58Z")
It is sometimes difficult to appreciate the cost of filling up your petrol/gasoline vehicle against the cost of recharging an electric car. In the UK the cost of a gallon of petrol is over six pound which equates to arou… --- ## [Former BP Chief Exec Lord Browne on oil supplies](https://community.electricforum.com/t/former-bp-chief-exec-lord-browne-on-oil-supplies/3410)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/former-bp-chief-exec-lord-browne-on-oil-supplies/3410 "2013-05-13T16:49:41Z")
Hi I was watching a current affairs program on BBC yesterday and noticed that Lord Browne, the former BP chief executive, was commenting about oil supplies around the world. He made the amazing statement that we woul… --- ## [EV drivers in Texas?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-drivers-in-texas/3309)
**Author:** [@hford](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hford)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-drivers-in-texas/3309 "2013-05-13T12:24:09Z")
All - Mentioned in my forum intro that I work for the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, and got to drive a Leaf around for a couple of weeks to see how that impacted my driving behavior. It was a sweet car, but impr… --- ## [In one word described the difference between driving an EV and a traditional vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/in-one-word-described-the-difference-between-driving-an-ev-and-a-traditional-vehicle/3336)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/in-one-word-described-the-difference-between-driving-an-ev-and-a-traditional-vehicle/3336 "2013-05-10T08:34:26Z")
There are many people who suggest that driving an electric vehicle is far better, far smoother and far more reliable than its traditional gasoline counterparts, but how would you describe the difference in one word? Is… --- ## [Ban non-electric car from city centres?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ban-non-electric-car-from-city-centres/3404)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ban-non-electric-car-from-city-centres/3404 "2013-05-10T07:06:42Z")
There is a rumour that some governments and local authorities around the world are looking to introduce a ban on non-electric cars in city centres - how would this be received by the general public? Does it make sense … --- ## [Does driving an electric car change your mindset?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-driving-an-electric-car-change-your-mindset/3399)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 9:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-driving-an-electric-car-change-your-mindset/3399 "2013-05-09T09:04:18Z")
Over the last few years governments around the world have been very keen to promote the benefits of electric cars and indeed while sales have been less than expected, demand for electric vehicles is growing. As a consequ… --- ## [Test drive a Tesla in your area today](https://community.electricforum.com/t/test-drive-a-tesla-in-your-area-today/3377)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/test-drive-a-tesla-in-your-area-today/3377 "2013-05-06T16:35:49Z")
Check out this link to the Tesla website which allows you to search for the nearest Tesla outlet to your area. There is every chance that you might be able to organise a test drive. The link is :- Stores & Service Ce… --- ## [Have you ever had a test drive in an EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-test-drive-in-an-ev/3391)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-test-drive-in-an-ev/3391 "2013-05-06T16:34:18Z")
If you have ever had a test drive in an EV we would love to hear of your experience and your opinions. We recently had a very interesting account of a Tesla Model S test drive added to the forum :- http://www.electri… --- ## [How much gasoline tax are you paying in your State?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-gasoline-tax-are-you-paying-in-your-state/3384)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-gasoline-tax-are-you-paying-in-your-state/3384 "2013-05-05T13:28:23Z")
Check out these very interesting charts which show the amount of tax your state is charging per gallon of gasoline - dont forget to add in the 18.4c per gallon charged by the federal government. Which State Pays Most I… --- ## [BMW looking at solar charging systems](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-looking-at-solar-charging-systems/3373)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-looking-at-solar-charging-systems/3373 "2013-04-30T16:04:09Z")
While there has been talk of solar panel charging systems for many years now, its seems as though BMW has finally wiped the dust off this project:- BMW Regards, Mark --- ## [Did Fisker financial problems start to emerge in 2010?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-fisker-financial-problems-start-to-emerge-in-2010/3362)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 9:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-fisker-financial-problems-start-to-emerge-in-2010/3362 "2013-04-29T09:41:13Z")
The US government is under severe pressure today with the discovery of documents which seem to suggest that the authorities were aware of potential financial problems with electric car manufacturer Fisker as far back as … --- ## [Hey guys, I'm new](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hey-guys-im-new/1544)
**Author:** [@Samzebian](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Samzebian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2013, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hey-guys-im-new/1544 "2013-04-25T17:10:49Z")
Hey, never been to these forums before! Anyways, I'm limited on my knowledge of EV's, my mom owns a highlander hybrid 06, and I had a quick question; One of the main issues with Ev's is charging times and 'range anxi… --- ## [Maryland Governor drives the Spark EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/maryland-governor-drives-the-spark-ev/3340)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 7:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/maryland-governor-drives-the-spark-ev/3340 "2013-04-24T07:16:39Z")
I shot this video of Martin O'Malley, the Governor of Maryland, driving the Spark EV at the GM's Baltimore operations yesterday. This is the first official production electric car for GM (the EV1 was not available to th… --- ## [Ohio State University targeting electric car speed record](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ohio-state-university-targeting-electric-car-speed-record/3358)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 10:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ohio-state-university-targeting-electric-car-speed-record/3358 "2013-04-22T10:49:37Z")
Ohio State University could well be the toast of the electric car market amid plans to test a vehicle which researchers believe will hit 400 mph. The vehicle, nicknamed Buckeye Bullet 3, is a collaboration between the Un… --- ## [How many concept cars make it to market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-concept-cars-make-it-to-market/2920)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-concept-cars-make-it-to-market/2920 "2013-04-22T07:10:29Z")
Over the last few months we have seen a whole range of concept cars introduced at car shows around the world. How many concept cars actually make it into mass production? --- ## [Working out MPGe for your electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/working-out-mpge-for-your-electric-car/3354)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 6:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/working-out-mpge-for-your-electric-car/3354 "2013-04-22T06:38:37Z")
I found these amazing posts which explain the formulae used to calculate the potential MPGe for any vehicle. They may seem a little complicated on first reading but if you read them a second time it all begins to make s… --- ## [Error code 51](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-51/3348)
**Author:** [@struggler](https://community.electricforum.com/u/struggler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 9:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-51/3348 "2013-04-18T09:00:32Z")
I have a 2002 car that won't charge at all. Was working up to two days ago now nothing when plugged in, charger does not turn on. When I turn key on I get an error code -51. This code is not in the manual, like most of t… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=22) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=24)