# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=26 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [What type of car driver are you?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-type-of-car-driver-are-you/3182)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-type-of-car-driver-are-you/3182 "2013-03-04T06:56:39Z")
There have been many different studies over the years with regards to the large array of car drivers we have around the world. However, a Swiss Association of Car Distributors survey highlighted the different types of ca… --- ## [What do you do to help the environment?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-help-the-environment/3180)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 5:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-help-the-environment/3180 "2013-03-04T05:17:18Z")
As more and more people look towards environmentally friendly vehicles such as electric cars, it is worth taking a look at what else we do to help the environment. There are many other ways we can assist with saving the … --- ## [Idling](https://community.electricforum.com/t/idling/3166)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/idling/3166 "2013-02-27T00:24:20Z")
There is one problem that many electric car makers fail to advise their purchasers. Unlike internal combustion cars, electric cars do not use up fuel when they are idling. Can anyone dispute that? --- ## [Electric Plane](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-plane/3124)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-plane/3124 "2013-02-22T19:56:50Z")
Did you hear about the Boeing having electric car batteries on its wing? will there ever be an all electric plane? --- ## [Predictions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/predictions/3123)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/predictions/3123 "2013-02-22T19:55:58Z")
Any predictions when the world would be fully electric on the roads? --- ## [Cadillac ELR](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cadillac-elr/3110)
**Author:** [@luvevs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/luvevs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cadillac-elr/3110 "2013-02-18T08:23:18Z")
Perhaps this isn't a concept car anymore since it's scheduled for production in 2014, but it isn't available yet, and there's no production forum section for it so I posted here :slight\_smile: I'm looking for informati… --- ## [Former Volvo boss plays down electric car industry](https://community.electricforum.com/t/former-volvo-boss-plays-down-electric-car-industry/3079)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/former-volvo-boss-plays-down-electric-car-industry/3079 "2013-02-06T04:49:40Z")
Stefan Jacoby, the former boss of Volvo, has today suggested that the electric vehicle market will never catch on and never become mass-market. He believes there is a place in the niche environment for cars such as the N… --- ## [UPS announces rollout of 100 electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ups-announces-rollout-of-100-electric-vehicles/3078)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ups-announces-rollout-of-100-electric-vehicles/3078 "2013-02-06T04:48:59Z")
The United Parcel Service (UPS) has today confirmed the roll-out of a 100 strong fleet of electric vehicles which will be used to deliver goods across California. California has become one of the more environmentally fri… --- ## [Did global warming have an impact upon electric car sales?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-global-warming-have-an-impact-upon-electric-car-sales/3072)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2013, 9:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-global-warming-have-an-impact-upon-electric-car-sales/3072 "2013-02-05T09:35:17Z")
While the question "Did global warming have an impact upon electric car sales?" may seem something of a bizarre question, the reality is that many governments around the world introduced financial incentives for the elec… --- ## [Forecasting](https://community.electricforum.com/t/forecasting/2925)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/forecasting/2925 "2013-02-04T06:57:56Z")
Do you think this is real in your part of the world? Recession affects electric car revolution Sure am awaiting your thoughts on this.... --- ## [The European Love Affair](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-european-love-affair/3016)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-european-love-affair/3016 "2013-01-24T17:57:17Z")
Europe is one of the biggest markets in terms of cars and other vehicles... one of the most awaited vehicles to hit the road is the Renault Zoe... Read here why this vehicle is pivotal to the future of electrics in Eur… --- ## [Taxes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/taxes/3015)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/taxes/3015 "2013-01-24T17:55:19Z")
There is a clear divergence regarding electric cars and hybrids in government in the United States... Read it all here --- ## [Key](https://community.electricforum.com/t/key/2929)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/key/2929 "2013-01-18T23:58:09Z")
The key is beating ignorance and misinformation. Read more here --- ## [Dc motor amp help =\[](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-motor-amp-help/2839)
**Author:** [@tyscof](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tyscof)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-motor-amp-help/2839 "2013-01-15T22:05:37Z")
Ok say I am converting a motorcycle( a gsxr) and I am using this motor - 72volt Power: 11500w Voltage: 72 Torque: 315lb/in Loaded Speed: 2800rpm No-load Speed: 3700rpm Current: 200A it will be at 72 volt and needs … --- ## [Chargers UK](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargers-uk/2978)
**Author:** [@unreadyashell](https://community.electricforum.com/u/unreadyashell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargers-uk/2978 "2013-01-11T08:21:44Z")
Hi EVers, I'm looking to have 44no CALB CA180 3.2V/180Ah in my EV and wondered what advice you lot had on the 'best' charger to fit in the car to allow for UK Charging? Also, how would this system work with the 'Fast… --- ## [Why are electric cars so popular in Norway?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-are-electric-cars-so-popular-in-norway/2973)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-are-electric-cars-so-popular-in-norway/2973 "2013-01-10T06:08:13Z")
A recent survey of the worldwide electric vehicle market has cast a very surprising light upon the relatively small country of Norway. This is a country which has acquired more electric cars in 2012 than any other countr… --- ## [Should all electric cars make noise for safety purposes?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-all-electric-cars-make-noise-for-safety-purposes/2972)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 6:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-all-electric-cars-make-noise-for-safety-purposes/2972 "2013-01-10T06:07:19Z")
One of the more bizarre problems confronting governments around the world is the fact that electric vehicles are so quiet that very often pedestrians cannot hear them approaching. As a consequence the US authorities have… --- ## [First Aid](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-aid/2926)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-aid/2926 "2013-01-04T17:57:51Z")
Emergencies will occur. This you have toread when in an electric car and you meet an accident. --- ## [Tulsa has lack of hybrid and electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tulsa-has-lack-of-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles/2923)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tulsa-has-lack-of-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles/2923 "2013-01-04T16:26:10Z")
While there is no doubt that sales of both hybrids and electric cars are set to increase in 2013, a Forbes report today has put Tulsa firmly at the bottom of the electric car and hybrid market in the US. Why does Tulsa f… --- ## [Thinking about buying a EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-ev/2791)
**Author:** [@SolarJoe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SolarJoe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-ev/2791 "2013-01-03T19:18:53Z")
Can anyone recommend a EV? I drive 41 miles a day (that's to work and back) I'm 6'4 and 270 so I need a little room and price is a issue. --- ## [History of EVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/history-of-evs/2894)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/history-of-evs/2894 "2013-01-03T18:58:45Z")
Does anyone know the very first EV? --- ## [Electrical Issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-issues/2907)
**Author:** [@kidfreeport](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kidfreeport)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-issues/2907 "2012-12-29T15:05:06Z")
Can someone help me im from the Bahamas and i have a customer that has a Gem e825 4 seater car the problem I'm having is all batteries are charged the volt meter will read 100% but within mins of moving the percentage st… --- ## [Floods](https://community.electricforum.com/t/floods/2896)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 7:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/floods/2896 "2012-12-28T07:42:51Z")
after hearing what happened with Fisker during the last Hurricane that hit New Jersey, i have started to wonder about the safety of EVs in a flood. I live in a flood prone area. are there ways i can protect myself and … --- ## [Road Tax](https://community.electricforum.com/t/road-tax/2899)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/road-tax/2899 "2012-12-27T13:20:08Z")
Have you heard of the new tax on EV users? There's one now to be imposed in Washington. Read it here --- ## [Changing](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changing/2895)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changing/2895 "2012-12-27T13:00:22Z")
We all at one point or another changed either the wheel or used charger cables on our old conventional cars. have you done this on your EV? Share your story.... --- ## [Driving habits](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-habits/2890)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-habits/2890 "2012-12-27T12:44:32Z")
ever since you owned an electric, has your driving habits changed? --- ## [2013 Hyundai Genesis Concept Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-hyundai-genesis-concept-car/2882)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-hyundai-genesis-concept-car/2882 "2012-12-22T01:34:41Z")
\[ame=http://youtu.be/Z6NIaIczDEA\]2013 Hyundai Genesis Concept Car - YouTube\[/ame\] The Hyundai Genesis Concept Car looks interesting! --- ## [Toyota Furia Concept Preview](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toyota-furia-concept-preview/2881)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toyota-furia-concept-preview/2881 "2012-12-22T01:30:00Z")
\[ame=http://youtu.be/gVku31LD6Ag\]Toyota Furia Concept Preview - YouTube\[/ame\] It will be interesting to see the Toyota Furia Concept Car at the 2013 Detroit auto show. The video looks good! --- ## [Hong Kong taxis could become a testing ground for electric taxi sector](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hong-kong-taxis-could-become-a-testing-ground-for-electric-taxi-sector/2874)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 4:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hong-kong-taxis-could-become-a-testing-ground-for-electric-taxi-sector/2874 "2012-12-20T04:13:58Z")
Despite the fact that many Hong Kong taxi drivers are set against the introduction of electric taxis it seems that the authorities are determined to push this through at some point. In a city which has over 500,000 vehic… --- ## [Infrared Charging?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/infrared-charging/1040)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/infrared-charging/1040 "2012-12-20T03:58:53Z")
Here is something I just found out about from a Canadian EV enthuathist that is 92 years young. Follow the link to an amazing new idea, cutting edge technology.:rolleyes: http://www.commondreams.org/cgi-bin/print.cgi?fil… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=25) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=27)