# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=31 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [25 AMP Battery Charger in a 15 AMP Outlet?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/25-amp-battery-charger-in-a-15-amp-outlet/1714)
**Author:** [@Gregski](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gregski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 12:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/25-amp-battery-charger-in-a-15-amp-outlet/1714 "2011-11-17T00:23:54Z")
I am thinking of buying a 48 volt 25 AMP battery charger that has a standard 110 plug. What is going to happen when I plug it in to a standard 15 AMP household outlet? Will it only draw as many AMPs as it can ie 15 or … --- ## [Kelly Controllers? Regretting Purchase?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kelly-controllers-regretting-purchase/1006)
**Author:** [@modmoradi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/modmoradi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kelly-controllers-regretting-purchase/1006 "2011-11-17T00:11:37Z")
Greetings! I'm currently building a custom 72v electric motorcycle with a aircraft generator motor. The controller I purchased from Kelly is the 72v 400amp Sepex with Regen. Well, I was at the Kick Gas Festival in San… --- ## [Replacing Rear Brake Shoes-2005 Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacing-rear-brake-shoes-2005-gem/1765)
**Author:** [@DMax](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DMax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacing-rear-brake-shoes-2005-gem/1765 "2011-11-17T00:05:59Z")
Looking for detailed instructions on replacing the rear brakes on my 2005 Gem Car. What is the size of the large center nut holding the drum? --- ## [1995 chevy lumina](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1995-chevy-lumina/1767)
**Author:** [@dcornish](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dcornish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1995-chevy-lumina/1767 "2011-11-16T23:58:10Z")
I have a 95 lumina with a 3100 motor,I recently started having problems with my battery being drained after sitting over night.i noticed that while the car was off and the keys in the house my fuel pump would kick on alo… --- ## [From electric cars to an interlinked system](https://community.electricforum.com/t/from-electric-cars-to-an-interlinked-system/1793)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_P](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Thomas_P)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 6:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/from-electric-cars-to-an-interlinked-system/1793 "2011-11-10T06:55:56Z")
Hey, I am currently working on a research project and we are trying to solve future urban problems (especially increasing traffic congestion) with innovative ideas. If you think ahead, let's say 2050, fossil fuel-dri… --- ## [Were can find golf cart battiers ideas?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/were-can-find-golf-cart-battiers-ideas/1791)
**Author:** [@nedwrong](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nedwrong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/were-can-find-golf-cart-battiers-ideas/1791 "2011-11-07T22:35:23Z")
I am sorry for starting a new thread and i have been trying to find out all that can in trying to find a used golf cart battery information on web and up close but with very little effect.i have been unsuccessful in fin… --- ## [EV companies to invest in?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-companies-to-invest-in/1768)
**Author:** [@bigdeal](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bigdeal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-companies-to-invest-in/1768 "2011-10-24T16:02:20Z")
I'm looking at some EV companies to buy stock in. I like the EV replacements for commercial, delivery and logistics applications. To me, it makes more sense investing in those types of companies than in upstart auto comp… --- ## [Electrifying a Porsche 944: Changing direction of Warp9 Motor with Kelly controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrifying-a-porsche-944-changing-direction-of-warp9-motor-with-kelly-controller/1602)
**Author:** [@blueeagle](https://community.electricforum.com/u/blueeagle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrifying-a-porsche-944-changing-direction-of-warp9-motor-with-kelly-controller/1602 "2011-10-13T00:57:28Z")
Hello: I am new in this forum and need some help. I am converting a 1986 Porsche 944 into an electric car. I an using a DC motor series wound WarP (9.25 inches in diameter) with a Kelly controller (High Power Opto-Iso… --- ## [Trolleybuses and other straight electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trolleybuses-and-other-straight-electric-vehicles/1747)
**Author:** [@Myrtonos](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Myrtonos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2011, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trolleybuses-and-other-straight-electric-vehicles/1747 "2011-10-02T19:40:53Z")
Much of the discussion on these forums has been in relation to battery electric vehicles. How about straight electric vehicles, such as trolleybuses, trams and electric trains? One of the great advantages of electric tr… --- ## [College car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/college-car/1689)
**Author:** [@valeo626](https://community.electricforum.com/u/valeo626)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/college-car/1689 "2011-09-27T15:16:32Z")
Hello, I'm a college student making a 20 mile commute every day during the week. i drive a truck that eats up lots of money, and since it's hard to find people to carpool with, i am considering an electric vehicle. Unf… --- ## [Electric Shutter Repair](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-shutter-repair/1638)
**Author:** [@Erlineve78](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erlineve78)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-shutter-repair/1638 "2011-09-25T01:22:10Z")
Quality of life, a concept that gets great significance precisely in the details, which mostly did not pay attention to their existence, but once a small detail is missing, we will feel the difference big time. All of us… --- ## [12,000 miles and 5 controllers later](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12-000-miles-and-5-controllers-later/1613)
**Author:** [@Green\_Machine](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Green_Machine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2011, 10:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12-000-miles-and-5-controllers-later/1613 "2011-09-24T10:46:47Z")
After three years and 12,000 miles on my converted pick-up, I would like to share some of my experiences with the discussion list. Maybe something I say here will help someone just starting to avoid some of the mistakes… --- ## [Curtis Controller Model Conventions are Bizarre](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curtis-controller-model-conventions-are-bizarre/1732)
**Author:** [@Gregski](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gregski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curtis-controller-model-conventions-are-bizarre/1732 "2011-09-14T22:45:02Z")
check out this insanity Model 1221B can be any of these 24-36 V, 600 A 36-48 V, 550 A 48-72 V, 500 A see the rest of the madness here Curtis Instruments | Series Motor Controllers --- ## [EV Cartoons on Havoc TV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-cartoons-on-havoc-tv/1720)
**Author:** [@Kentron](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kentron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 2:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-cartoons-on-havoc-tv/1720 "2011-09-03T02:14:47Z")
All of these cartoons have a clean energy theme, but are super rude. \[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4whfjgQkAL8"\]EV bus episode\[/ame\] \[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsVVkE4xymM"\]Tesla Model S webisode\[/a… --- ## [Nissan Hypermini Tires](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-hypermini-tires/1708)
**Author:** [@unclejemima](https://community.electricforum.com/u/unclejemima)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2011, 9:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-hypermini-tires/1708 "2011-08-25T09:28:51Z")
I'm trying to source a set of Nissan Hypermini EV front tires. They are a 145/65R14 and I can not find them for sale in North America. I have a request in to my local Nissan dealer, but I doubt they will find anything… --- ## [I have put my deposit on this vehicle.. anyone else?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-put-my-deposit-on-this-vehicle-anyone-else/1703)
**Author:** [@miamisunray](https://community.electricforum.com/u/miamisunray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-put-my-deposit-on-this-vehicle-anyone-else/1703 "2011-08-15T17:08:09Z")
Hi all, This small post is to alert you all to a potential all-electric vehicle (if you did not know this already), which has just released it's 5th 'step' (in a predicted 7-step program) and is it's latest prototype. … --- ## [1st electric off-road car will participate in the Dakar rally raid 2012](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1st-electric-off-road-car-will-participate-in-the-dakar-rally-raid-2012/1687)
**Author:** [@BetaFlasher](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BetaFlasher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 6:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1st-electric-off-road-car-will-participate-in-the-dakar-rally-raid-2012/1687 "2011-08-05T06:50:09Z")
Hi everyone! First of all, I’m new here and this will be my first post :slight\_smile: Secondly, I have pretty exciting news for EV fans! Read further :wink: First electric off-road car called “OSCar eO” is being buil… --- ## [Strange issue... Traction light, check engine light and battery light](https://community.electricforum.com/t/strange-issue-traction-light-check-engine-light-and-battery-light/1631)
**Author:** [@billlikecar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/billlikecar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/strange-issue-traction-light-check-engine-light-and-battery-light/1631 "2011-08-04T12:21:28Z")
This began yesterday.. First the traction light stays on once i started up the car, then as I drive the battery light comes on intermittently. It seems like depending on how much I pu:violin:sh on the gas pedal the batte… --- ## [The “Automatic” Solution for EV Conversions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-automatic-solution-for-ev-conversions/1537)
**Author:** [@FB\_Performance\_Trans](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FB_Performance_Trans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-automatic-solution-for-ev-conversions/1537 "2011-08-03T23:08:03Z")
Some time ago we were approached by a City Municipality that was in the process of doing a fleet conversion of their gas vehicles to electric. Their bottom line was to achieve vehicle performance and functionality that r… --- ## [I've Started a EV Magazine](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ive-started-a-ev-magazine/1232)
**Author:** [@dicivi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dicivi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ive-started-a-ev-magazine/1232 "2011-08-02T14:26:10Z")
\[B\]I think my enthusiasm may have got the better of me but I have come out of retirement and started an online magazine to serve EV manufacturers. The last time I got carried away was back in 1988 when I made a documenta… --- ## [Help! Scooter is reversing! :o](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-scooter-is-reversing-o/1661)
**Author:** [@tdnevmo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tdnevmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-scooter-is-reversing-o/1661 "2011-07-26T13:43:05Z")
E-Rider Scooter with 4 kW motor (china) Today, after work, i was going to ride my scooter home, like i always do. But when i inserted the key, the thing reversed!!!!! I was fast on the rear brake, so nothing happened, … --- ## [Gas to Performance Hybrid?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gas-to-performance-hybrid/325)
**Author:** [@Jack\_the\_R](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jack_the_R)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 3:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gas-to-performance-hybrid/325 "2011-07-26T03:52:33Z")
Converting a car to 100% electric is a big leap. I don't have the skills or the $$ to do it, but I was wondering if there was an easier way to get started? Why not take the intermediate step of converting the car to a … --- ## [Travelling to australia?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/travelling-to-australia/1662)
**Author:** [@Gene](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gene)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/travelling-to-australia/1662 "2011-07-17T17:54:34Z")
\[B\]Hi Randy, You didn't say in your post where you are leaving from? I live in the Philippines and when traveling here from Los Angeles the flight is about 15 hours non-stop. The non-stop flight from LA to eastern A… --- ## [Local and state laws](https://community.electricforum.com/t/local-and-state-laws/317)
**Author:** [@tom11011](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tom11011)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 6:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/local-and-state-laws/317 "2011-07-17T06:10:22Z")
So, where I live, cars normally get an "e-check" which is an emmissions test every 2 years. You cannot renew your license plates without this test. If I take a car and convert it to electric, they are unable to perfor… --- ## [Travel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/travel/1665)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Orton](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Randy_Orton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 5:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/travel/1665 "2011-07-16T05:17:29Z")
Hello everyone, I am going with my family to Australia next christmas to visit my uncle who lives out there. I am really excited about it and cannot wait but the only thing i am worrying about is the long journey? I thin… --- ## [Riddle Me This](https://community.electricforum.com/t/riddle-me-this/538)
**Author:** [@111](https://community.electricforum.com/u/111)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 8:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/riddle-me-this/538 "2011-07-15T08:26:05Z")
So, why a tax break for hybrids and 'alternative fuel vehicles' but not EV's? --- ## [Who got the best deal?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-got-the-best-deal/1658)
**Author:** [@bco](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-got-the-best-deal/1658 "2011-07-13T18:49:45Z")
Hey I was wondering what is the average price to have a level 2 charger installed in their house? I am looking for an experienced electrician in the chicagoland area to do the installation for me and I don't want to ov… --- ## [Need advise on components](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-advise-on-components/1649)
**Author:** [@cerial](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cerial)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-advise-on-components/1649 "2011-07-02T20:08:54Z")
I am currently building a 1969 cj5 from the ground up. The drive train consist of a 3.7 225 ICE, a t-18 low ratio 4 speed(6.32, 3.09, 1.69, 1.0, R7.44)mated to a dana 18 transfer case(2.03,1.0) running to Toyota land c… --- ## [HONDA Car DVD Player With GPS navigation](https://community.electricforum.com/t/honda-car-dvd-player-with-gps-navigation/1643)
**Author:** [@jerffery](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jerffery)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/honda-car-dvd-player-with-gps-navigation/1643 "2011-06-26T20:02:53Z")
Hey,guys,i want to buy a Honda dvd player gps navigation,my friend introduced a site to me, not bad! Anyone give some suggestions about HONDA Car DVD GPS Navigation? Help me!!! --- ## [DC/DC drive 3-phase output](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-dc-drive-3-phase-output/1612)
**Author:** [@37Dodge](https://community.electricforum.com/u/37Dodge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 12:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-dc-drive-3-phase-output/1612 "2011-06-25T00:04:27Z")
help, my project is stuck until I find a drive for my ETEL TML 210 DC motors. They are 325V DC 3-Phase, peak 33.3 A ,continuous 3.59 A 10.8KWmax, 1.17 KW cont . I would like the drive to have regen and reverse optio… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=30) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=32)