# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=28 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [Electric Vehicle News From “Across The Pond”](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicle-news-from-across-the-pond/2597)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 7:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicle-news-from-across-the-pond/2597 "2012-08-26T07:41:10Z")
If you happen to be traveling through Bastingstoke in south central England, and you drive an electric car, you might consider staying at The Hampshire Court Hotel. The POLAR electric vehicle charging network has par… --- ## [Finding the right motor for my EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/finding-the-right-motor-for-my-ev/2624)
**Author:** [@danthedesigner](https://community.electricforum.com/u/danthedesigner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 7:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/finding-the-right-motor-for-my-ev/2624 "2012-08-26T07:40:02Z")
Hi, I'm working on building an slow moving high torque EV that has 24V BLDC motors on each wheel but I can't seem to find any that come close to what I need. I'm hoping with everyones experience you might be able to help… --- ## [Very Neat Interview with Mike McQuary, CEO of Wheego Electric Cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/very-neat-interview-with-mike-mcquary-ceo-of-wheego-electric-cars/2652)
**Author:** [@stayelectric](https://community.electricforum.com/u/stayelectric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 7:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/very-neat-interview-with-mike-mcquary-ceo-of-wheego-electric-cars/2652 "2012-08-23T07:26:12Z")
Real inspiring interview with this great man who runs Wheego Electric Cars I stumbled upon over here Wheego Electric Cars CEO Mike McQuary | Web2Carz. Truly interesting to read about why he started the company, concern… --- ## [Veterans Help Navy Go Green](https://community.electricforum.com/t/veterans-help-navy-go-green/2594)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/veterans-help-navy-go-green/2594 "2012-08-22T14:46:23Z")
The website SustainableBusiness.com announced recently that the US Navy, in an effort to reach its goal of reducing its dependence on fossil fuels by 50% over the next decade, will be installing electric vehicle charging… --- ## [Is Wireless Vehicle Charging The Wave Of The Future?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-wireless-vehicle-charging-the-wave-of-the-future/2604)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-wireless-vehicle-charging-the-wave-of-the-future/2604 "2012-08-22T14:44:46Z")
It is, if researchers from Stanford University have their way. A research team from the California school recently designed a high-efficiency charging system using magnetic fields to wireless transmit large amounts o… --- ## [Omnia electric NEV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/omnia-electric-nev/2645)
**Author:** [@mikelenis](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mikelenis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 2:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/omnia-electric-nev/2645 "2012-08-19T02:55:42Z")
The omnia 45 NEv is a great solution for inner city transport. Light weight an stylish. The dutch drive an average of 37 kilometers per day. The omnia has a range of 70 kilometerrs . Why doesnt everyone use this as theie… --- ## [Just joined. Interested in learning about GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-joined-interested-in-learning-about-gem/2631)
**Author:** [@RoHo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RoHo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-joined-interested-in-learning-about-gem/2631 "2012-08-06T19:17:01Z")
Hi, and Thanks for allowing me to join your forum. My wife and I just purchased a place in the NC mountains. Major construction for 6 months or so. In the meantime one of my goals is to learn about GEM NEVs. Most likely … --- ## [Two Kelly controllers were stolen](https://community.electricforum.com/t/two-kelly-controllers-were-stolen/2629)
**Author:** [@Kellycontroller](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kellycontroller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/two-kelly-controllers-were-stolen/2629 "2012-08-01T18:04:48Z")
Notice: Two KBL09401B brushless motor controllers were stolen, SN: 11160617 and 11160619. Kelly don't provide any warranty and after-sale service for those two KBL controllers. Please don't purchase them from any sourc… --- ## [2012 International EV EXPO Video!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-international-ev-expo-video/2618)
**Author:** [@michaelalexanderbosc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/michaelalexanderbosc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-international-ev-expo-video/2618 "2012-07-14T20:41:36Z")
The video is available to watch at youtube called International Electric Vehicle Expo 2012 2012 International Electric Vehicle Expo in United States. For more information on the 2012 or 2013 Expo please visit their … --- ## [Hope you Dems are happy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hope-you-dems-are-happy/1031)
**Author:** [@Telco](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Telco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hope-you-dems-are-happy/1031 "2012-06-30T00:49:56Z")
Hey, if you have an IRA or 401(k) it is currently at risk. The Democrats are investigating confiscating IRAs and 401(k) accounts. If you don't want to lose this money, then I highly recommend that you write your Congre… --- ## [Nuke plants VS oil fired for EV power](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nuke-plants-vs-oil-fired-for-ev-power/887)
**Author:** [@arb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nuke-plants-vs-oil-fired-for-ev-power/887 "2012-06-28T01:41:12Z")
Something scary, today on the news was McCain is coming to Michigan's Fermi Nuke plant to promote his plan to increase Nuke plants to "Reduce our demand for foreign oil" - Tell me, do ANY of our LARGE power plants use an… --- ## [God Almighty](https://community.electricforum.com/t/god-almighty/467)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/god-almighty/467 "2012-06-27T01:41:42Z")
The Zenn motor car may soon be legalised on all Canadian streets! I received some e-mails last and this week from ZENN saying it was approved by Transport Canada. There was a segment played on CBC's "The Mercer Report" … --- ## [Blind People And Ev's](https://community.electricforum.com/t/blind-people-and-evs/991)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/blind-people-and-evs/991 "2012-06-27T01:37:24Z")
I saw a clip on the news today about blind people getting in accidents with ev's today and the possible legislatation inplicatations. Making your car make noise so the blind can know you are there!!!!!!! A clip clop like… --- ## [Dodge Zeo Concept Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dodge-zeo-concept-car/520)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dodge-zeo-concept-car/520 "2012-06-23T02:35:01Z")
Dodge has unveiled their new concept car at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. The Dodge Zeo is an all electric plugin. This plug-in electric car is purported to go the distance —a claimed 250 miles on a single charge. I think … --- ## [What are the real actual costs of a Thorium Plasma Battery?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-are-the-real-actual-costs-of-a-thorium-plasma-battery/2500)
**Author:** [@Nuclear\_Norman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Nuclear_Norman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-are-the-real-actual-costs-of-a-thorium-plasma-battery/2500 "2012-06-19T04:02:12Z")
Assuming we all were able to buy an affordable electric car and ban ICE forvere, what would the actual energy costs be to operate all these EVs using the Thorium plasma battery technology? I found this link which says o… --- ## [ElektrikCar Limited Edition, Tucuxi](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elektrikcar-limited-edition-tucuxi/747)
**Author:** [@ElektrikCar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ElektrikCar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elektrikcar-limited-edition-tucuxi/747 "2012-06-18T04:09:46Z")
Any comments are welcome (http://elektrikcar.com) The ElektrikCar Team --- ## [Is Wireless Vehicle Charging The Wave Of The Future?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-wireless-vehicle-charging-the-wave-of-the-future/2590)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 6:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-wireless-vehicle-charging-the-wave-of-the-future/2590 "2012-06-15T06:08:26Z")
It is, if researchers from Stanford University have their way. A research team from the California school recently designed a high-efficiency charging system using magnetic fields to wireless transmit large amounts o… --- ## [Dump The Pump](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dump-the-pump/2554)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dump-the-pump/2554 "2012-06-13T05:43:34Z")
For the seventh straight year, Americans will celebrate Dump The Pump Day. This year, the “holiday” falls on June 21, 2012. Started by the American Public Transportation Association as a way to get more people to ride… --- ## [Moto Electric News](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moto-electric-news/2582)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 6:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moto-electric-news/2582 "2012-06-08T06:47:26Z")
Moto Electric Vehicles of Atlantic Beach, Florida is pleased to announce that it has released the latest issue of its bi-weekly newsletter "Moto Electric News". Our newsletter features recent stories from the world o… --- ## [Electric Mercedes Concept](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-mercedes-concept/1182)
**Author:** [@rcarden2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rcarden2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-mercedes-concept/1182 "2012-06-08T02:39:08Z")
What do you guys know about this crazy Mercedes electric concept? http://nouveau-retro.net/2009/04/22/mercedes-electric-roadster-concept/ It looks pretty interesting to me. --- ## [Mitsubishi Electric Coupe](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mitsubishi-electric-coupe/822)
**Author:** [@Jeepster55](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jeepster55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 4:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mitsubishi-electric-coupe/822 "2012-06-07T04:32:33Z")
http://www.hybridcars.com/electric-cars/miitsubishi-all-electric-car-2010-imiev.html i think this car is HOT!!! :smiley: --- ## [Maruti Ertiga Launched](https://community.electricforum.com/t/maruti-ertiga-launched/2360)
**Author:** [@insane.nick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/insane.nick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/maruti-ertiga-launched/2360 "2012-06-07T04:26:55Z")
Maruti Suzuki is India's largest car maker company and this company provides many car which are known for low maintenance and high performance.Maruti continues it's tradition by launching new MPV Maruti Ertiga,Which is f… --- ## [Would like feedback on new hybrid design](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-like-feedback-on-new-hybrid-design/2580)
**Author:** [@CopernicusEnergy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CopernicusEnergy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-like-feedback-on-new-hybrid-design/2580 "2012-06-06T21:45:17Z")
I am developing a new hybrid electric car project and I would love to have some feedback from experienced electric car builders on the site. Please take a look at our hybrid electric car project on Rockethub (dot) com Pr… --- ## [PECO Offers EV Incentives](https://community.electricforum.com/t/peco-offers-ev-incentives/2579)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/peco-offers-ev-incentives/2579 "2012-06-06T06:12:52Z")
On June 4, 2012, Philadelphia’s PECO Energy Co. announced some new incentives for business and residential customers who invest in new electric vehicle technology. The utility will offer these customers $50 per car for… --- ## [WTS Brand New Pioneer Car GPS Navigation AVIC-Z140BH....$700](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wts-brand-new-pioneer-car-gps-navigation-avic-z140bh-700/2575)
**Author:** [@langlangand2012](https://community.electricforum.com/u/langlangand2012)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 5:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wts-brand-new-pioneer-car-gps-navigation-avic-z140bh-700/2575 "2012-06-05T05:55:37Z")
We are the best Authorized dealer 100% Guaranteed Lowest Price with fast free shipping By FedEx-UPS & DHL to any location Our Products are Brand New Original with Complete Accessories 1Year International Warranty Place y… --- ## [Pivo 2 from Nissan](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pivo-2-from-nissan/416)
**Author:** [@FEUS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FEUS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pivo-2-from-nissan/416 "2012-06-05T00:57:32Z")
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071005/bs\_afp/japanautocompanytechnologynissan\_071005161109 TOKYO (AFP) - Japan’s Nissan Motor Co. on Friday unveiled a new version of its egg-shaped Pivo concept car that can drive side… --- ## [California Beach Cities Welcome Electric Vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-beach-cities-welcome-electric-vehicles/2573)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 6:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-beach-cities-welcome-electric-vehicles/2573 "2012-06-04T06:25:06Z")
Southern California has long been known for two things: air pollution and environmental activism. In an effort to alleviate the former and support the latter, the South Bay Cities Council Of Governments (SBCCOG) has en… --- ## [LSVs Could Fill A Gap In Austin’s Transportation System](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lsvs-could-fill-a-gap-in-austin-s-transportation-system/2567)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lsvs-could-fill-a-gap-in-austin-s-transportation-system/2567 "2012-05-31T07:14:23Z")
The Austin, Texas City Council recently gave preliminary approval to a plan to implement a pilot program that would allow Low Speed Electric Vehicles to be used as taxis on the City’s downtown streets. The program is sl… --- ## [Electric car owners - share your story](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-owners-share-your-story/1515)
**Author:** [@SolarCar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SolarCar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 9:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-owners-share-your-story/1515 "2012-05-21T09:47:23Z")
Hi folks I'm after your stories about what it is like to own and use an electric car on a long term regular basis, to become part of my new book on electric cars to be launched in early 2011. I've been using electric… --- ## [Another Reason To Drive Electric -- The Problem With Ethanol](https://community.electricforum.com/t/another-reason-to-drive-electric-the-problem-with-ethanol/2552)
**Author:** [@TJackrel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJackrel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 8:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/another-reason-to-drive-electric-the-problem-with-ethanol/2552 "2012-05-21T08:53:35Z")
Here’s another great reason to switch to driving an electric vehicle … As of December 31, 2009, the State of Florida joined at least ten other states in mandating the sale and use of E-10 Ethanol-blended gasoline. E-1… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=27) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=29)