# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=24 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [Top 10 Electric cars for 2013](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-10-electric-cars-for-2013/3245)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-10-electric-cars-for-2013/3245 "2013-04-17T20:38:27Z")
There was a very interesting article published today highlighting the top 10 electric cars for 2013. Honda CR-Z Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Tesla Roadster V8 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell BMW i8 Audi e-Tron Spyder Porsche… --- ## [Concept Cars for Use](https://community.electricforum.com/t/concept-cars-for-use/3271)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 7:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/concept-cars-for-use/3271 "2013-04-17T07:50:19Z")
With the growing number of concept cars being unveiled each month, which one do you think would have the best chance to be a successful model in the market today? --- ## [Own Design](https://community.electricforum.com/t/own-design/3229)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/own-design/3229 "2013-04-17T07:46:50Z")
If you were given an unlimited budget to design the ultimate EV, what would you use from existing EVs in the market to day to put in your ultimate EV design? --- ## [Steal an EV parking spot at your peril!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/steal-an-ev-parking-spot-at-your-peril/3335)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 9:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/steal-an-ev-parking-spot-at-your-peril/3335 "2013-04-16T09:29:37Z")
The state of Washington has recently passed a bill which makes it legal for the authorities to fine gasoline powered vehicle owners who park in electric/plug-in car parking spaces. The fines could be up to $124 and are a… --- ## [Detroit Electric sports car launch](https://community.electricforum.com/t/detroit-electric-sports-car-launch/3241)
**Author:** [@barntech60](https://community.electricforum.com/u/barntech60)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 11:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/detroit-electric-sports-car-launch/3241 "2013-04-15T11:15:31Z")
competition is always good. However, its going to be the purchase price that will ultimately dertermine a companies success as well as the battery range. I like the concept of an electric vehicle. at the current prices… --- ## [BMW in Chinese joint-venture with Brilliance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-in-chinese-joint-venture-with-brilliance/3333)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-in-chinese-joint-venture-with-brilliance/3333 "2013-04-15T10:58:49Z")
BMW seems to be attacking the Chinese electric vehicle market with a joint-venture with Brilliance to create a new brand in China which will be known as the Zinoro. It seems that a number of car companies are now targeti… --- ## [Have you ever had a test drive in an electric car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-test-drive-in-an-electric-car/3332)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-test-drive-in-an-electric-car/3332 "2013-04-15T10:56:00Z")
While there is some concern about the relatively slow take-up of electric cars, how many people out there have actually test driven an electric vehicle? Perhaps the first thing that the car companies should do is to ma… --- ## [How does coffee-powered car work\>?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-does-coffee-powered-car-work/3191)
**Author:** [@Karolina](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Karolina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-does-coffee-powered-car-work/3191 "2013-04-15T10:49:30Z")
Last week I noticed an announcement of an eco-engineered car powered by used coffee beans (!) setting a Guinness World Record with a speed of 65.5 mph. Apparently the "car-puccino":slight\_smile: - actually a truck - wo… --- ## [Do you believe the stigma of old electric vehicles is affecting sales?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-believe-the-stigma-of-old-electric-vehicles-is-affecting-sales/3331)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-believe-the-stigma-of-old-electric-vehicles-is-affecting-sales/3331 "2013-04-15T09:26:45Z")
In the early years of electric vehicles we saw some very weird and wonderful cars which caught your eye, often looked very different and in many cases made the driver stand out from the crowd. This was not to everybody’s… --- ## [Is solar energy the future?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-solar-energy-the-future/2901)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-solar-energy-the-future/2901 "2013-04-15T09:24:01Z")
In my mind it makes sense to bring together the last battery technology and the latest solar power technology to allow batteries to be recharged whenever there is light? There are some cars, mostly concept cars, using th… --- ## [What journey capacity would prompt you to buy an EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-journey-capacity-would-prompt-you-to-buy-an-ev/3216)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-journey-capacity-would-prompt-you-to-buy-an-ev/3216 "2013-04-15T09:18:16Z")
An article in the press this week suggested that the average US motorist would not consider buying an EV until the journey capacity on one charge hits 300 miles. What journey capacity would prompt you to consider buying … --- ## [Fisker Appears To Be Dead](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fisker-appears-to-be-dead/3303)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fisker-appears-to-be-dead/3303 "2013-04-15T09:14:20Z")
\[image\] According to numerous reports, the entire Fisker PR team, along with a number of other various employees have all been laid off, effective 8AM PST. This news comes off the unforeseen resignation of Fisker co-… --- ## [Should electric vehicles be exempt from toll charges?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-be-exempt-from-toll-charges/3330)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-be-exempt-from-toll-charges/3330 "2013-04-15T09:07:46Z")
There is talk in countries such as the UK of introducing an exemption from various toll charges and parking restrictions for those who drive electric vehicles. This has opened up a very interesting debate as to whether t… --- ## [Sarah Palin Calls Tesla CEO a Loser](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sarah-palin-calls-tesla-ceo-a-loser/3320)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 8:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sarah-palin-calls-tesla-ceo-a-loser/3320 "2013-04-13T08:26:41Z")
Following his very public spat with a New York Times writer, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has a new foe to face down: Sarah Palin. After the former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate wrote a Faceb… --- ## [What one factor would make you buy an EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-one-factor-would-make-you-buy-an-ev/3325)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 12:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-one-factor-would-make-you-buy-an-ev/3325 "2013-04-13T00:49:07Z")
While sales of EVs continue to rise they are still less than many people had expected at this stage of development. Is there one factor which would encourage you to buy an EV in the future? A few things to think of in… --- ## [Have you ever have second thoughts about buying an EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-ever-have-second-thoughts-about-buying-an-ev/3324)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-ever-have-second-thoughts-about-buying-an-ev/3324 "2013-04-13T00:46:24Z")
While there is no doubt that EVs are becoming more and more popular, have you ever had second thoughts about buying your EV? Do you still think it was the right decision? --- ## [Are EV's becoming a political football?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-evs-becoming-a-political-football/3323)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-evs-becoming-a-political-football/3323 "2013-04-13T00:43:50Z")
There has been much criticism of the electric car industry in light of the troubles at Fisker. Its sad to see but I fear that EVs are becoming something of a political football? --- ## [What car would you convert to electric if you could?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-car-would-you-convert-to-electric-if-you-could/3069)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 12:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-car-would-you-convert-to-electric-if-you-could/3069 "2013-04-13T00:40:07Z")
We have Ferraris and Lamborghinis, BMWs and Mercedes-Benz to name but a few, but if you had the choice what car would you convert to electric? Over the last decade there has been a major improvement in electric vehicle… --- ## [Are hybrid cars just a cheat?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-hybrid-cars-just-a-cheat/2921)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-hybrid-cars-just-a-cheat/2921 "2013-04-11T15:46:29Z")
As demand for electric cars continues to grow we have seen a flurry of hybrid cars coming to the market. However, are hybrid vehicles a marketing ploy by the big players? After all they still use traditional fuels ev… --- ## [Tesla Sighting](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-sighting/3316)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-sighting/3316 "2013-04-10T16:57:17Z")
Saw my first Tesla Model S on the road locally last weekend. I was pretty surprised to see one here. What a beautiful automobile! \[image\] --- ## [Was the US government right to give Fisker Automotive a large taxpayer funded loan?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/was-the-us-government-right-to-give-fisker-automotive-a-large-taxpayer-funded-loan/3310)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 9:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/was-the-us-government-right-to-give-fisker-automotive-a-large-taxpayer-funded-loan/3310 "2013-04-09T09:07:18Z")
The $193 million loan from the US government to Fisker Automotive is being called into question with the company now experiencing severe financial difficulties. It now begs the question as to whether it was a sensible mo… --- ## [Game](https://community.electricforum.com/t/game/3167)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/game/3167 "2013-04-08T15:07:12Z")
Let's play a game... count the number of electric cars you see on your daily route.. start off... --- ## [Would you prefer your electric car to make a noise safety reasons?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-prefer-your-electric-car-to-make-a-noise-safety-reasons/3070)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-prefer-your-electric-car-to-make-a-noise-safety-reasons/3070 "2013-04-08T14:56:28Z")
Some people have been suggesting that electric vehicles today should have noise creators added to their engines because of safety issues. While on the surface this seems slightly bizarre, the fact is that if you do not h… --- ## [Should governments spend taxpayers money promoting the electric vehicle market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-spend-taxpayers-money-promoting-the-electric-vehicle-market/3071)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-governments-spend-taxpayers-money-promoting-the-electric-vehicle-market/3071 "2013-04-08T14:47:28Z")
Over the last couple of years we have seen many governments around the world, including the US government and the UK government, introducing incentives for those looking to acquire electric vehicles. These take a variety… --- ## [Can the Detroit Electric SP:01 take on Tesla Motors?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-the-detroit-electric-sp-01-take-on-tesla-motors/3295)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-the-detroit-electric-sp-01-take-on-tesla-motors/3295 "2013-04-07T12:49:31Z")
Some more info... http://www.electricforum.com/cars/production-electric-cars/5386-sp-01-electric-sports-car-offered-century-old-automaker-detroit-electric.html --- ## [General Motors confirms plans for South Korean expansion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-motors-confirms-plans-for-south-korean-expansion/3298)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 6:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-motors-confirms-plans-for-south-korean-expansion/3298 "2013-04-05T06:49:57Z")
The success of the Chevrolet Volt and the Chevrolet Spark seems to have enthused General Motors which is now looking to expand its South Korean operations. The company is already talking of "next-generation electric vehi… --- ## [Police Service of Northern Ireland goes electric](https://community.electricforum.com/t/police-service-of-northern-ireland-goes-electric/3297)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 6:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/police-service-of-northern-ireland-goes-electric/3297 "2013-04-05T06:29:06Z")
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has this week confirmed it is using a Vauxhall Ampera hybrid and initial feedback has been very encouraging. While there have been no commitments towards further adoption of … --- ## [Amazing Solar Plane To Fly Around The World In 20 days & 20 NIGHTS!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/amazing-solar-plane-to-fly-around-the-world-in-20-days-20-nights/2858)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/amazing-solar-plane-to-fly-around-the-world-in-20-days-20-nights/2858 "2013-04-03T13:59:01Z")
\[image\] Yes, thats right, it flys around the clock, even at night! It uses solar panels to charge onboard batteries to power extremely efficient motors. It is so light it almost lifts uff the ground immediately. Under … --- ## [1968 mustang electric muscle car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1968-mustang-electric-muscle-car/2733)
**Author:** [@Stinky\_s\_offroad](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Stinky_s_offroad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1968-mustang-electric-muscle-car/2733 "2013-04-03T13:57:56Z")
Can anyone tell me information on building an electric car. We r going to buy a 1960's mustang muscle car and convert it to AC power. - what are some good AC electric rechargeable batteries - what are some high performan… --- ## [Electric tuk-tuk launch by Terra Motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-tuk-tuk-launch-by-terra-motors/3284)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 9:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-tuk-tuk-launch-by-terra-motors/3284 "2013-04-02T09:04:19Z")
The launch of the electric tuk-tuk has certainly captured the attention of the media around the world although the cost, at US$6000, it is not cheap in the short term compared to its gas powered counterpart. However, Ter… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=23) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=25)