# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [When can we expect a viable second hand market in EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-can-we-expect-a-viable-second-hand-market-in-evs/11862)
**Author:** [@Cleanenergy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cleanenergy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 12:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-can-we-expect-a-viable-second-hand-market-in-evs/11862 "2017-01-05T00:06:02Z")
I would be interested to hear about the growing market in second hand EVs. In the past people were concerned about the cost of replacing battery packs as opposed to the value of the vehicle itself. Surely battery power h… --- ## [Poll: Will Tesla be the leading light in the EV market in a decade?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/poll-will-tesla-be-the-leading-light-in-the-ev-market-in-a-decade/11878)
**Author:** [@Cleanenergy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cleanenergy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/poll-will-tesla-be-the-leading-light-in-the-ev-market-in-a-decade/11878 "2017-01-05T00:03:26Z")
What do you think - will Tesla be the leading light in the EV market in a decade? Yes No 0voters Choose up to 2 options Vote now!Show results --- ## [Majority of new UK cars sold will be electric by 2027](https://community.electricforum.com/t/majority-of-new-uk-cars-sold-will-be-electric-by-2027/6259)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/majority-of-new-uk-cars-sold-will-be-electric-by-2027/6259 "2017-01-03T23:54:12Z")
The Go Ultra Low campaign backed by the UK government has released a report this week suggesting that the majority of UK car sales will be powered by electric batteries by 2027. This is a big step towards the UK governme… --- ## [Interesting article on new EV charging technology](https://community.electricforum.com/t/interesting-article-on-new-ev-charging-technology/11864)
**Author:** [@Cleanenergy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cleanenergy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/interesting-article-on-new-ev-charging-technology/11864 "2017-01-03T12:02:34Z")
Check this article if you have a few moments:- The technology IS coming our way soon! --- ## [Norway leads the way in electric car sales](https://community.electricforum.com/t/norway-leads-the-way-in-electric-car-sales/6004)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 12:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/norway-leads-the-way-in-electric-car-sales/6004 "2017-01-03T00:04:35Z")
Even though Norway is often overlooked by those researching electric car markets this is a country which has already made great strides and has major plans for the future. It was recently revealed that 60% of new cars ac… --- ## [Debunking EV myths: Journey capacity is a major concern](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-journey-capacity-is-a-major-concern/5352)
**Author:** [@The\_EV\_Myth\_Debunker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/The_EV_Myth_Debunker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 5:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-journey-capacity-is-a-major-concern/5352 "2016-12-29T05:55:19Z")
There is a myth that journey capacity is a major problem for the EV industry. However, research shows that journey capacity/range anxiety is only an issue amongst those who do not drive an EV. Those that do find ways and… --- ## [Should electric vehicles be mandatory in city centres?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-be-mandatory-in-city-centres/5941)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 5:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-be-mandatory-in-city-centres/5941 "2016-12-29T05:50:34Z")
If we look back towards the turn-of-the-century there seemed to be very little in the way of support for electric vehicles amongst the political elite. This situation has changed dramatically with the US government in pa… --- ## [When will the road become your Charging Station?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-will-the-road-become-your-charging-station/11797)
**Author:** [@emiliofcastillo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/emiliofcastillo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 12:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-will-the-road-become-your-charging-station/11797 "2016-12-24T00:49:56Z")
The below question and excerpt comes to us from one of our very own members. The entire article makes for a good read, so if you have a moment, take a few minutes to look it over. Is wireless charging the answer? I… --- ## [Volkswagen targets electric car market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volkswagen-targets-electric-car-market/6393)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volkswagen-targets-electric-car-market/6393 "2016-12-24T00:48:22Z")
Car giant Volkswagen has been under intense pressure since the revelation that 11 million Volkswagen diesel vehicles had been fitted with so-called “cheating software”. This issue is still being addressed by many governm… --- ## [Reddy Kilowatt - Logo suggestion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reddy-kilowatt-logo-suggestion/11749)
**Author:** [@Laslonimne](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Laslonimne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reddy-kilowatt-logo-suggestion/11749 "2016-12-13T06:36:40Z")
Who’s Reddy Kilowatt??? I agree the old logo is head and shoulders better than the proposed new one. --- ## [Whatsamatta? (Photo)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/whatsamatta-photo/11747)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 5:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/whatsamatta-photo/11747 "2016-12-19T05:16:46Z")
Hard to find after all the stickies........................ Maybe a picture? \[image\] --- ## [VIDEO: Biggest Disruption to Automotive Industry](https://community.electricforum.com/t/video-biggest-disruption-to-automotive-industry/149)
**Author:** [@emiliofcastillo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/emiliofcastillo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/video-biggest-disruption-to-automotive-industry/149 "2016-12-15T17:45:13Z")
VIDEO: The biggest disruption is the automotive industry in recent history is here. This piece from the Wall Street Journal: https://youtu.be/EfIEjx9bg78 At the center of this discussion is timing. When will this te… --- ## [NEW LOGO Feedback](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-logo-feedback/6522)
**Author:** [@efctest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/efctest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-logo-feedback/6522 "2016-12-13T04:51:55Z")
All, We are working on a new logo for our new website and community. Attached is the first rendition. Please feel free to critique and provide your feedback. thank you. --- ## [What happens when a Tesla run out of power?!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-happens-when-a-tesla-run-out-of-power/6488)
**Author:** [@firelake](https://community.electricforum.com/u/firelake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 9:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-happens-when-a-tesla-run-out-of-power/6488 "2016-12-01T09:09:59Z")
What happens when you run out of power in your Tesla? Range anxiety – especially at Nordic winter time – is prevalent to all EV owners and this also includes Tesla owners. As most EV’s use battery capacities of around 20… --- ## [Jaguar Land Rover playing catch-up with electric car market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jaguar-land-rover-playing-catch-up-with-electric-car-market/6505)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jaguar-land-rover-playing-catch-up-with-electric-car-market/6505 "2016-11-27T18:48:41Z")
UK-based car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover is rumoured to be focusing future expansion plans on the electric car market. Already the U.K.’s largest car manufacturer, producing over 500,000 vehicles per year, the company… --- ## [Electric minibuses - sharing economy meets electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-minibuses-sharing-economy-meets-electric-vehicles/6499)
**Author:** [@WheelBooker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/WheelBooker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-minibuses-sharing-economy-meets-electric-vehicles/6499 "2016-11-22T12:04:16Z")
Hello! My company aims to connect the public with companies providing low carbon transport. It's called WheelBooker. We've just launched and we're keen to find electric passenger transport and drivers across the UK. … --- ## [Could Donald Trump ruin the electric car revolution?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-donald-trump-ruin-the-electric-car-revolution/6489)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 7:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-donald-trump-ruin-the-electric-car-revolution/6489 "2016-11-18T07:31:37Z")
There is no real point in going over the amazing developments in the world of politics which resulted in Donald Trump being appointed the 45th president of the United States of America. This is a man who has been there, … --- ## [Is UK diesel tax a sign of things to come?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-uk-diesel-tax-a-sign-of-things-to-come/6464)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 4:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-uk-diesel-tax-a-sign-of-things-to-come/6464 "2016-11-16T04:41:10Z")
While governments around the world have been sensitive towards the needs of petrol/diesel vehicle owners it seems as though this period of sensitivity may be coming to an end. The UK government was recently taken to cour… --- ## [What is delaying the electric car revolution?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-delaying-the-electric-car-revolution/6445)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 4:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-delaying-the-electric-car-revolution/6445 "2016-11-16T04:39:24Z")
If you look at the electric car market we see the likes of Tesla grabbing the headlines but there is an array of other companies making great headway. The electric car market we see today is very different to that of 10 … --- ## [Dear College Cup Cakes,](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dear-college-cup-cakes/6484)
**Author:** [@Rascal](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rascal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 6:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dear-college-cup-cakes/6484 "2016-11-15T06:49:32Z")
Dear College Cupcakes: Ray Starmann Editor in Chief, US Defense Watch America has watched for the last year or so, as our nation’s universities have been consumed by a new strain of left wing totalitarianism that … --- ## [eSaab a New Swedish Electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/esaab-a-new-swedish-electric-car/4046)
**Author:** [@eSaab](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSaab)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 4:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/esaab-a-new-swedish-electric-car/4046 "2016-11-15T04:50:02Z")
Interested in a safe, fun to drive and good looking electric car? Well saab (NEVS) will in April 2014 start to deliver 200 eSaabs (preordered EV's) to china and then produce EV's to Sweden and the rest of the world. The… --- ## [Glossary](https://community.electricforum.com/t/glossary/6481)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/glossary/6481 "2016-11-13T17:34:44Z")
Hacked = Reverse Engineered Add your contribution Rodney --- ## [Duke Energy moving towards electric trucks](https://community.electricforum.com/t/duke-energy-moving-towards-electric-trucks/6480)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 4:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/duke-energy-moving-towards-electric-trucks/6480 "2016-11-13T04:03:38Z")
It is somewhat ironic that many electric utility companies in the USA have so far refused to switch their vehicle fleets to electric power. Despite the fact that utility companies are expected to see two thirds of future… --- ## [2012 48v txt problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-48v-txt-problem/6446)
**Author:** [@Glamisguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Glamisguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-48v-txt-problem/6446 "2016-10-29T13:29:06Z")
I just purchased a 2012 48v txt and had it programmed for 19mph when I picked it up. The batteries needed to be charged but it seemed to run fine when I got it home. I fully charged it and now it won't move if I floor it… --- ## [Electra Meccanica Solo](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electra-meccanica-solo/6435)
**Author:** [@SoloRollin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SoloRollin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electra-meccanica-solo/6435 "2016-10-24T12:42:18Z")
Electra Meccanica launched their new singe-seater EV, the Solo on Sept 9th 2016 in Vancouver, BC It's got a 160Km (100mi) range, a 16.1KWh battery, weighs 992lb. has regen, and has a top speed of 85mph. It costs 19,888 C… --- ## [Could Germany be petrol-powered car free by 2030?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-germany-be-petrol-powered-car-free-by-2030/6417)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-germany-be-petrol-powered-car-free-by-2030/6417 "2016-10-24T12:34:44Z")
Slowly but surely governments across Europe seem to be moving towards more focus on the era of electric vehicles. While the Dutch authorities recently announced plans to “ban” petrol powered vehicles over the coming year… --- ## [Electric light auxilliaries hookup for Gem E4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-light-auxilliaries-hookup-for-gem-e4/6426)
**Author:** [@Halaru](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Halaru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2016, 5:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-light-auxilliaries-hookup-for-gem-e4/6426 "2016-10-23T05:32:38Z")
As a newby In the NEV community I am pretty sad at knowing some basics when it comes to hooking up some electrical devices on my 2010 Gem E4, specifically the lighting. Car and boat experience don't count here. The he… --- ## [Hi everyone! are there any writers or any volunteers around?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-everyone-are-there-any-writers-or-any-volunteers-around/6292)
**Author:** [@hknerdr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hknerdr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 7:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-everyone-are-there-any-writers-or-any-volunteers-around/6292 "2016-10-21T07:47:28Z")
Hi, First of all we are new to forum and hope we can have good time in here. I am sure there are plenty of good information we can find on this forum. autotua net is an eco friendly cars blog that you can find info… --- ## [What other hobbies do you guys have?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-other-hobbies-do-you-guys-have/382)
**Author:** [@FEUS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FEUS)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 7:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-other-hobbies-do-you-guys-have/382 "2016-10-21T07:32:32Z")
just as the title is stated... I when i have the time and money go racing with my infiniti g20 at road courses arround the mid west area. I also like to invent stuff. otherwise most of my time is taken up by my house … --- ## [What is Tesla set to unveil on 17 October?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-tesla-set-to-unveil-on-17-october/6409)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 9:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-tesla-set-to-unveil-on-17-october/6409 "2016-10-10T09:07:49Z")
Elon Musk has been under enormous pressure of late with many suggesting that the cash burn at Tesla will mean the company coming back to shareholders for significant additional funding. There have also been issues with r… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=4)