# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=27 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 28 --- ## [Electricty is changing the world](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electricty-is-changing-the-world/2770)
**Author:** [@SolarJoe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SolarJoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electricty-is-changing-the-world/2770 "2012-12-18T22:43:02Z")
The boom of electric vehicle's has helped relaunch the alternative energy movement . American's have become Green aware with the stylish new looks of the hybrids and EV's to residential powered solar energy systems. Micr… --- ## [Maruti Ertiga entry regain Maruti's market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/maruti-ertiga-entry-regain-marutis-market/2868)
**Author:** [@insane.nick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/insane.nick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/maruti-ertiga-entry-regain-marutis-market/2868 "2012-12-17T23:29:49Z")
Maruti Suzuki\*India\*entered the MPV segment with the launch of Maruti Ertiga on Thursday with compelling prices. Fiscal year 2011-12 did not prove to be very beneficial as\*the company witnessed a decline in the market sh… --- ## [Rinspeed Dock+Go Concept Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rinspeed-dock-go-concept-car/2859)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 3:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rinspeed-dock-go-concept-car/2859 "2012-12-14T03:42:32Z")
\[image\] Image provided by Rinspeed Inc. The Rinspeed Dock+Go Concept Car is one of many concept cars announced by Rinspeed. Check our Facebook page for more striking images of this vehicle. https://www.facebook.com… --- ## [Nissan says no to hybrids](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-says-no-to-hybrids/338)
**Author:** [@inSANe\_DIEGO](https://community.electricforum.com/u/inSANe_DIEGO)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 8:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-says-no-to-hybrids/338 "2012-12-13T08:28:27Z")
and heads straight to electric cars. They plan to use lithium batts. Hopefully this gets going and the price of lithium batts goes down. Here's the article. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/nissan\_electric\_car.… --- ## [Indianapolis authorities to go all electric by 2025](https://community.electricforum.com/t/indianapolis-authorities-to-go-all-electric-by-2025/2857)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 8:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/indianapolis-authorities-to-go-all-electric-by-2025/2857 "2012-12-12T08:49:46Z")
The news that the Indianapolis authorities are to go all electric by 2025 has surprised many. Could it be the start of a major initiative in the US? Full story here.....Indianapolis authorities to dump traditional veh… --- ## [Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force Concept is mean, clean and green](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mercedes-benz-ener-g-force-concept-is-mean-clean-and-green/2853)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mercedes-benz-ener-g-force-concept-is-mean-clean-and-green/2853 "2012-12-11T13:41:50Z")
\[image\] MONTVALE, NJ – Is it possible that the Mercedes-Benz G-Class will still be around in 2025? A cool design study from Mercedes-Benz demonstrates how the genes of the classic off-roader from 1979 may still assert … --- ## [Electric Sports CAR UK](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-sports-car-uk/1058)
**Author:** [@idegi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/idegi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-sports-car-uk/1058 "2012-12-10T22:56:28Z")
Hi All, Does any one know if there are any electric sports cars in the uk as we would like to use one for a documentary about climate and electric cars. Thank you. Igor --- ## [2012 Fisker - Slight Water Damage :-)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-fisker-slight-water-damage/2842)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-fisker-slight-water-damage/2842 "2012-12-06T14:11:28Z")
Anyone in the market for a 2012 Fisker Karma? May have slight saltwater damage... https://www.iaai.com/Vehicles/VehicleDetails.aspx?auctionID=12811587&itemID=13686853&RowNumber=1 Actually, depending on the selling … --- ## [Electric Golf Cart overheating](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-golf-cart-overheating/540)
**Author:** [@v8cobrakid](https://community.electricforum.com/u/v8cobrakid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-golf-cart-overheating/540 "2012-11-26T02:13:07Z")
My father has an electric golf car and he keeps overheating it. We are using it in our mountain property. there are many hills and roads to ride along on. There are several parts we ar having to replace weekly.. if not… --- ## [Electric Car Battery Maker A123 Systems Files Bankruptcy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-battery-maker-a123-systems-files-bankruptcy/2772)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 10:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-battery-maker-a123-systems-files-bankruptcy/2772 "2012-11-02T10:40:24Z")
Another disappointing story. There have been to many lately. How high does gasoline need to cost before we decide electric vehicles are a viable substitute? "Electric Car Battery Maker A123 Systems Inc. (AONE), the el… --- ## [Electric NASCAR pace car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-nascar-pace-car/2436)
**Author:** [@myelectricfly](https://community.electricforum.com/u/myelectricfly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-nascar-pace-car/2436 "2012-11-02T10:07:55Z")
April 25, 2012: Ford reveals photos of Focus Electric NASCAR pace car \[image\] A Co-worker mentioned to me that such Pace Car Vehicles need to be able to pull 140 mph steady for the Pace Lap!! If True - then this is … --- ## [Riding The Storm Out (Sandy)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/riding-the-storm-out-sandy/2790)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 7:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/riding-the-storm-out-sandy/2790 "2012-10-30T07:34:50Z")
Wishing everyone in the path of Sandy (like me) is safe and suffers no losses. It looks to be a rough one due to wind & storm surge. I have my reserve generator fuel ready to go. My daughter lives right on the Hudson in … --- ## [Signatures](https://community.electricforum.com/t/signatures/1423)
**Author:** [@SolarCar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SolarCar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 9:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/signatures/1423 "2012-10-29T09:47:27Z")
How do you set your own signatures on your own posts? I notice some people have them, but I can't work out how to set one of my own? --- ## [Very Cool Electric Vehicle!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/very-cool-electric-vehicle/2787)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 10:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/very-cool-electric-vehicle/2787 "2012-10-26T10:14:10Z")
Now this is truly a unique electric vehicle! It has a top speed over 100mph and goes 200 miles on a charge! This is something I would seriously consider driving. It drives & steers like a traditional car but is on two wh… --- ## [Morgan Plus E electric roadster](https://community.electricforum.com/t/morgan-plus-e-electric-roadster/2077)
**Author:** [@BLeyland](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BLeyland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/morgan-plus-e-electric-roadster/2077 "2012-10-17T12:56:33Z")
Morgan Motor Company has introduced an electric roadster by swapping a BMW V-8 for a Zytek electric motor. This company that builds old-style cars has been flirting with electric cars and alternative power for a while. … --- ## [Renault is going to launch new SUV Renault Duster](https://community.electricforum.com/t/renault-is-going-to-launch-new-suv-renault-duster/2606)
**Author:** [@SolarJoe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SolarJoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 11:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/renault-is-going-to-launch-new-suv-renault-duster/2606 "2012-10-12T11:23:09Z")
Good looking Suv Ev! insane nick are they coming to the States? --- ## [Insurance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/insurance/2759)
**Author:** [@REHalle123](https://community.electricforum.com/u/REHalle123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 9:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/insurance/2759 "2012-10-12T09:33:23Z")
live in FL 2003 Gem 2003 allstate and geico are over 600 for months HELP eb123halle@aol.com --- ## [Lido electric system](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lido-electric-system/2749)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 8:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lido-electric-system/2749 "2012-10-05T08:32:50Z")
Anyone out here driving a Lido or who might have a wiring diagram for these beautiful cars? Mine is stuck, no input from accelerator to the motor....my mechanic really wants a wiring diagram. Please help if you can! an… --- ## [Berlin 'abandons one million electric cars goal'](https://community.electricforum.com/t/berlin-abandons-one-million-electric-cars-goal/2742)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 11:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/berlin-abandons-one-million-electric-cars-goal/2742 "2012-10-04T11:11:46Z")
I hate to see stories like this. Especially after seeing that Toyota did the same thing... Berlin 'abandons one million electric cars goal' - The Local Toyota Story - http://www.electricforum.com/cars/general-ev-ele… --- ## [Toyota Pulls Plug](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toyota-pulls-plug/2730)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toyota-pulls-plug/2730 "2012-09-25T12:30:20Z")
Toyota is getting out of all-electric market. This is sad to see... Toyota Essentially Pulls Plug on EVs As Company Doubles Down on Hybrids --- ## [Open Source Hybrid/Hybrid Electric Car Project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/open-source-hybrid-hybrid-electric-car-project/2612)
**Author:** [@divedaddy03](https://community.electricforum.com/u/divedaddy03)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/open-source-hybrid-hybrid-electric-car-project/2612 "2012-09-24T23:52:17Z")
Open Source Hybrid/Hybrid Electric Car Project I live in York, SC and I'm starting the design and brainstorming process of a electric/hybrid electric car. I'm not coming into this thinking that I know all the right or … --- ## [Overview of charging stations around the world](https://community.electricforum.com/t/overview-of-charging-stations-around-the-world/2600)
**Author:** [@TipCharge](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TipCharge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2012, 6:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/overview-of-charging-stations-around-the-world/2600 "2012-09-20T06:51:19Z")
We have created this website (www) TipCharge (com) where it is possible to find the nearest charging post and it is easy to add charging stations to the map using the website or the smartphone app. Hope this link is us… --- ## [Why all the SPAMMERS lately?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-all-the-spammers-lately/2696)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-all-the-spammers-lately/2696 "2012-09-17T19:17:32Z")
So I have reported at least 3 spammers in the last two days. Is this new to this forum or an ongoing problem? I have only been here about a month or so. I have run some of my own forums and have been a super mod & mod on… --- ## [EVSE Charger Installation](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evse-charger-installation/2677)
**Author:** [@DeltaPowerSystems](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeltaPowerSystems)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 5:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evse-charger-installation/2677 "2012-09-14T05:57:28Z")
Announcing Delta PowerSystems as the official EVSE Charger Installation partner of Fisker Automotive! Like us on Facebook! Delta PowerSystems (EVSE Charger Installers) Thanks for your support! --- ## [Ford Deuce Roadster - Hot Rod](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-deuce-roadster-hot-rod/1316)
**Author:** [@pat63](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pat63)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-deuce-roadster-hot-rod/1316 "2012-09-14T04:45:26Z")
\[image\] Image source: Ford Deuce i just searched for a ford deuce images and this one hot rod roadster really got my attention.. i like the overall quality of this car.. any comments guys? --- ## [Unbelievable Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unbelievable-car/1387)
**Author:** [@bigoth](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bigoth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 4:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unbelievable-car/1387 "2012-09-14T04:38:26Z")
I have something unbelievable for you - \[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48C\_EvKDVEw\]YouTube - Polish Tuning\[/ame\] this is what I like the most in small cars - they are unexpectable :\] --- ## [Planning to sale my old car in Cyprus!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/planning-to-sale-my-old-car-in-cyprus/2601)
**Author:** [@Elena21](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Elena21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/planning-to-sale-my-old-car-in-cyprus/2601 "2012-09-05T01:53:11Z")
Hello, As I am planning to sale out my old car in Cyprus. So can I invite some good suggestions. ::decision: --- ## [GEM E825 Won't Go!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-wont-go/2615)
**Author:** [@maloney](https://community.electricforum.com/u/maloney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-wont-go/2615 "2012-09-04T14:31:53Z")
When I turn the key on, the main solenoid kicks in but it won't go either forward or reverse. I don't get any error codes. When the main sloenoid kicks in , I get 72 volts to the controller but nothing to the 2 large ca… --- ## [Has anyone heard of this?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-heard-of-this/1594)
**Author:** [@1970Gizmo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/1970Gizmo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 10:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-heard-of-this/1594 "2012-08-26T10:14:32Z")
Greetings everyone. :smiley: I am new to the forum but I have wanted an EV for years. I've been looking for something quirky like the Comutacar. I recently found a listing for a 1974 Marden Espace electric car. It loo… --- ## [iMiEV and other new and interesting EV's](https://community.electricforum.com/t/imiev-and-other-new-and-interesting-evs/3001)
**Author:** [@myelectricfly](https://community.electricforum.com/u/myelectricfly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 9:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/imiev-and-other-new-and-interesting-evs/3001 "2012-08-26T09:54:13Z")
Hi! Great of you to join here! Have you also heard of EV Album? you can list your EV there - if you want to share some experiences. www.evalbum.com I wonder if there is a forum for the Mitsubishi iMiEV that allows s… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=26) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=28)