# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=30 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [Charging locations type 2, not DC?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-locations-type-2-not-dc/2269)
**Author:** [@n0g4sh3r3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/n0g4sh3r3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-locations-type-2-not-dc/2269 "2012-04-02T15:56:22Z")
Hello everyone ... just joined as I just ordered my Nissan Leaf. (Drove a Lexus Hybrid for 5 years and cannot wait to rid myself of petrol!) After doing all my research, one question remains. I see in Illinois a … --- ## [Need some EV advice](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-some-ev-advice/471)
**Author:** [@dman65](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dman65)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-some-ev-advice/471 "2012-04-02T15:47:02Z")
Hello, I am looking to purchase a new car. The Sebring convertible I purchased a couple of years ago developed an overheating problem and has been burning oil for a while and I have instead been driving my utility van … --- ## [Buying Th!nk City Car today - who has one?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-th-nk-city-car-today-who-has-one/2248)
**Author:** [@th\_nker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/th_nker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 9:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-th-nk-city-car-today-who-has-one/2248 "2012-04-02T09:38:37Z")
I can't resist the price, even though they are now orphans. Anyone else on the forum own (or has owned) a Th!nk? Care to talk about your experiences? Thanks, David --- ## [Installing a charging point and Reault Zoey](https://community.electricforum.com/t/installing-a-charging-point-and-reault-zoey/2132)
**Author:** [@psyflyjohn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/psyflyjohn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2012, 4:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/installing-a-charging-point-and-reault-zoey/2132 "2012-04-01T04:06:00Z")
Currently in the US, home charging stations cost $800 to $1000. Wiring by an electrician may cost up to $1000 depending on how difficult the job is. A level 2 charger may require a 220 volt wiring set-up. The Mitsu… --- ## [Registered in Georgia...Drive in South Carolina](https://community.electricforum.com/t/registered-in-georgia-drive-in-south-carolina/2243)
**Author:** [@visavis47](https://community.electricforum.com/u/visavis47)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 11:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/registered-in-georgia-drive-in-south-carolina/2243 "2012-03-29T11:38:37Z")
I have a 2003 titled,tagged and registered Georgia E825 Gem Car. We are going on vacation to South Carolina. Laws for driving are the same but will they recognized Georgia's registration? I cannot seem to find an answer … --- ## [Power factor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/power-factor/2177)
**Author:** [@Shimonariev](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Shimonariev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/power-factor/2177 "2012-03-23T02:10:38Z")
Hello all I\`m new at this forum and this field... Today I work on a project that involve planning of a electrical grid to feed charging station of electrical vehicles I stady this field very hard and love it. I have o… --- ## [EV Service Facilities or Experts In Mid-Atlantic Area](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-service-facilities-or-experts-in-mid-atlantic-area/1802)
**Author:** [@MonoTracer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MonoTracer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 12:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-service-facilities-or-experts-in-mid-atlantic-area/1802 "2012-03-22T00:17:34Z")
Does anybody know of any facilities or individuals who specialize in servicing battery-electric vehicles, located in the NC/VA/DC/MD area? Knowledge-of and experience-with AC Propulsion electric drive systems would be … --- ## [X431 Diagnostic Trouble Code - Diagnostic Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/x431-diagnostic-trouble-code-diagnostic-question/2142)
**Author:** [@aaron936251](https://community.electricforum.com/u/aaron936251)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 1:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/x431-diagnostic-trouble-code-diagnostic-question/2142 "2012-03-19T01:44:22Z")
The Fault light of my Chevrolet Cruze was illuminated,it is diagnosed by LAUNCH X431 detector，The fault code is p1340\[c0，0，13，40\],The equipment used to detect is this. \[image\] What is the fault? --- ## [Starting with research](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-with-research/2117)
**Author:** [@Kharman-Ghia-Electri](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kharman-Ghia-Electri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-with-research/2117 "2012-03-11T12:16:40Z")
Hi All, I'm starting a project to convert a VW Kharman-Ghia convertible to an EV. I'm trying to price out the components and am starting with research and a lot of reading. I want the range to be between 100 an… --- ## [Large LiFePO4 storage system - technical questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/large-lifepo4-storage-system-technical-questions/2074)
**Author:** [@TheOtherSully](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TheOtherSully)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/large-lifepo4-storage-system-technical-questions/2074 "2012-03-07T15:37:15Z")
Second post here. First was to help a boat guy with a question about how to hook up and run an electric motor in a boat - how it's usually done. My question is also about a boat, but you can completely forget that whe… --- ## [Hybrid Vintage Truck feasible?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrid-vintage-truck-feasible/2069)
**Author:** [@cerial](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cerial)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrid-vintage-truck-feasible/2069 "2012-03-06T22:12:06Z")
I have a 1967 power wagon that I absolutely love. This truck is heavy though weighing just over 5,000 lbs empty with a GVW of 9500lbs. The power wagons are known as work trucks. Now keep reading. I understand that su… --- ## [Trans 2 wiring diagram](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trans-2-wiring-diagram/1645)
**Author:** [@bigboy327](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bigboy327)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 7:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trans-2-wiring-diagram/1645 "2012-02-24T07:29:02Z")
I bought a Trans 2 from a guy and he said it would need new batteries and thats it. I purchased new batteries and when I tried to hook them up, it sparked really bad. I figured I had hooked them up wrong although I did g… --- ## [ECU Communication's](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ecu-communications/2034)
**Author:** [@electricpat](https://community.electricforum.com/u/electricpat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2012, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ecu-communications/2034 "2012-02-22T16:39:34Z")
Hello, I am currently trying to communicate with the ECU my 2000 Honda Civic Lx. Through the OBDII K-Line. ( I know it's not an electric vehicle but it seemed logical to post this question here since it is related to t… --- ## [ICE's and EV's-energy use breakdown (hint: EV's win)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ices-and-evs-energy-use-breakdown-hint-evs-win/599)
**Author:** [@jimminy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jimminy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2012, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ices-and-evs-energy-use-breakdown-hint-evs-win/599 "2012-02-20T12:49:56Z")
Hi, I'm new to this forum but would like to say hi and get some feedback about a little project I'm working on. I have recently been compiling a comparison of energy use for EV's compared to ICE's under real world cond… --- ## [Now full size trucks, vans and SUVs into Electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/now-full-size-trucks-vans-and-suvs-into-electric-vehicles/1907)
**Author:** [@get69537](https://community.electricforum.com/u/get69537)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/now-full-size-trucks-vans-and-suvs-into-electric-vehicles/1907 "2012-02-17T12:09:30Z")
VIA Motors turning big trucks and SUVs into electrics | AutoMinded --- ## [New Guy Here](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-here/2006)
**Author:** [@mike3121](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mike3121)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2012, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-here/2006 "2012-02-16T12:53:47Z")
Retired draftsman/designer. I've always had an interest in electric cars, they truely are the way of the future. I'm especially excited due to the recent advancements that graphene has to offer in battery development. Th… --- ## [Auto/manual trans](https://community.electricforum.com/t/auto-manual-trans/1946)
**Author:** [@WARRENB](https://community.electricforum.com/u/WARRENB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2012, 6:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/auto-manual-trans/1946 "2012-02-16T06:55:08Z")
As of late I have desided to go EV with my latest project 59 American SW. It's light and has plenty of room for batteries and all the components. I would like to go auto. And the question is since the dc motor idles at 0… --- ## [Electric Chain Saws (Battery Operated)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-chain-saws-battery-operated/2793)
**Author:** [@myelectricfly](https://community.electricforum.com/u/myelectricfly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 11:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-chain-saws-battery-operated/2793 "2012-02-12T11:52:12Z")
Well - I can certainly appreciate your challenge - and a power cord dangling down is about as much help as a rope on a safety belt that is hooked on a cloud! How about this - how long are you needing to be up that la… --- ## [Think for sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-for-sale/1746)
**Author:** [@websmartauto](https://community.electricforum.com/u/websmartauto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-for-sale/1746 "2012-02-11T21:47:51Z")
I have an 02 Think for sale for $1500.00 no batteries or charger Email me for details thanks --- ## [Trojan Dealer in Ontario selling at cost](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trojan-dealer-in-ontario-selling-at-cost/992)
**Author:** [@clone477](https://community.electricforum.com/u/clone477)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trojan-dealer-in-ontario-selling-at-cost/992 "2012-02-07T20:53:06Z")
Our company just became an autorized dealer of Trojan brand batteries. I specifically got this account for the purpose of buying Trojan batteries for my future EV conversion next year. So Im offering Trojan batteries at … --- ## [McGuinty's 10,000$ Announcement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mcguintys-10-000-announcement/1261)
**Author:** [@Baitz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Baitz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mcguintys-10-000-announcement/1261 "2012-02-07T20:46:44Z")
Premier Dalton McGuinty just announced a 10,000$ tax rebate for the purchase of an electric car starting in July 2010. New York Times: New Incentives for Electric Cars in Canada - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com --- ## [Anyone from Ontario?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-from-ontario/468)
**Author:** [@zibko](https://community.electricforum.com/u/zibko)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-from-ontario/468 "2012-02-07T20:31:59Z")
It looks like there is nobody in Ontario working on EV conversion. Is that right? --- ## [SBB Key Programmer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sbb-key-programmer/1952)
**Author:** [@multiobd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/multiobd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sbb-key-programmer/1952 "2012-02-01T20:56:34Z")
anyone famililar with this programmer , does it match the discription , i want to buy it . pls give me some advice . http://www.sbb-key-programmer-v33-new-immobiliser\_html --- ## [GEM Code 82](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-code-82/1913)
**Author:** [@motorbag](https://community.electricforum.com/u/motorbag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 8:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-code-82/1913 "2012-01-20T08:31:44Z")
I have a 2009 GEM e4 that cuts out and displays a code 82. Can anyone help with this? --- ## [New to forums](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-forums/1906)
**Author:** [@vwontheplug](https://community.electricforum.com/u/vwontheplug)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-forums/1906 "2012-01-17T14:09:21Z")
Hey all i just wanna introduce myself and my project. 1969 vw i don't know much bout electrics but im learnin. i ordered 36 40ah thundersky batteries and im thinking about using the k91 motor from ADC with a kelly contr… --- ## [Pipe dream U.S. quick-charge map](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pipe-dream-u-s-quick-charge-map/1853)
**Author:** [@NLee](https://community.electricforum.com/u/NLee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pipe-dream-u-s-quick-charge-map/1853 "2011-12-30T22:20:14Z")
I've had some free time lately, and the recent slew of electric cars that are getting close to the sweet spot price of $20,000 has re-peaked an interest I had in EVs from several years ago. The main problem that still pe… --- ## [PHEV - Meaning](https://community.electricforum.com/t/phev-meaning/1852)
**Author:** [@cayusbonus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cayusbonus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 4:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/phev-meaning/1852 "2011-12-30T04:17:24Z")
Hi, Reading about the HEV, I've found this acronym and I'm not sure about the meaning. In some articles, PHEV is refered to Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, but in other articles is Paralell Hybrid Electric Vehicle. T… --- ## [Leonardo: I’m a vocal environmental activist indeed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leonardo-i-m-a-vocal-environmental-activist-indeed/1810)
**Author:** [@pawel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pawel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leonardo-i-m-a-vocal-environmental-activist-indeed/1810 "2011-11-23T01:13:30Z")
It's no secret that DiCaprio is a committed and vocal environmental activist. More than a decade ago he inspired a Hollywood trend by becoming the first among his peers to start driving a fuel-efficient hybrid car. Th… --- ## [Readers to slash NYS managing editor for his criticizing BYD](https://community.electricforum.com/t/readers-to-slash-nys-managing-editor-for-his-criticizing-byd/1811)
**Author:** [@pawel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pawel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/readers-to-slash-nys-managing-editor-for-his-criticizing-byd/1811 "2011-11-23T01:04:05Z")
As one Chinese corporation backed by Buffett , BYD runs its business in a large range of Auto, Energy Storage, Solar Power, LED, Battery, IT and so forth. Having been launching a cash-rewarded EV-Rename movement for its … --- ## [Battery Charger Tutorials](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-charger-tutorials/1727)
**Author:** [@Gregski](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gregski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 12:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-charger-tutorials/1727 "2011-11-17T00:29:04Z")
I did not write these nor am I affiliated with this site, but they are excellent, please take a look they may help you, I know they taught me a lot. 12 VOLT CHARGER TUTORIAL 24 VOLT CHARGER TUTORIAL 36 VOLT CHARGER… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=29) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=31)