# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=33 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [1955 GM electric concept car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1955-gm-electric-concept-car/1533)
**Author:** [@DavetheWave](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DavetheWave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 8:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1955-gm-electric-concept-car/1533 "2010-12-10T08:33:53Z")
This is one of Bortz's GM concept cars. He is an avid collector of way cool cars. He had this one completed with electric after finding out GM was planning on a electric concept car. This to me is really really cool. \[a… --- ## [Future of Electric Vehicles Conference Ca](https://community.electricforum.com/t/future-of-electric-vehicles-conference-ca/1532)
**Author:** [@DavetheWave](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DavetheWave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 5:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/future-of-electric-vehicles-conference-ca/1532 "2010-12-10T05:07:59Z")
Future of Electric Vehicles conference a buzzing success Some really cool stuff. Like Killacycle and solar powered deck boat. Wish I could have attended. --- ## [Battery Freeze question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-freeze-question/1530)
**Author:** [@DavetheWave](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DavetheWave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 6:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-freeze-question/1530 "2010-12-08T06:13:36Z")
Its -4 degrees Fahrenheit this am. If batteries are fully charged and monitored (trickle charge) can they actually freeze? Thanks Dave --- ## [Ford Think Enclosure problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-enclosure-problem/1529)
**Author:** [@JoLiz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JoLiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-enclosure-problem/1529 "2010-12-07T16:10:12Z")
We've just purchased a 2004 four passenger Ford Think Neighbor. The used enclosure that came with it does not fit properly. It appears to have shrunk. The front door zippers cannot close but about half way down the d… --- ## [Harbor Freight 10KW generator head](https://community.electricforum.com/t/harbor-freight-10kw-generator-head/1324)
**Author:** [@Audog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Audog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/harbor-freight-10kw-generator-head/1324 "2010-11-18T01:42:36Z")
I have been trying to pull parts together for an ev project, have a 93 Metro , and a 84 s15 4spd that I was wondering if I could use this setup on? Has anyone reverse engineered one of these Harbor Freight 10KW gener… --- ## [EV COMPONENT became SCAM company Jmes Morrison steals from costumers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-component-became-scam-company-jmes-morrison-steals-from-costumers/1416)
**Author:** [@victim](https://community.electricforum.com/u/victim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 10:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-component-became-scam-company-jmes-morrison-steals-from-costumers/1416 "2010-11-10T10:17:05Z")
James Morrison said here that he won't reply anymore to those who paid their cells , but yesterday he answered to a quotation , he is selling several times his stock to make more money , but nobody will receiv anything p… --- ## [Which one will you choose?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-one-will-you-choose/1520)
**Author:** [@evgc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evgc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-one-will-you-choose/1520 "2010-11-07T23:20:53Z")
Hello, if you are an average citizen, which one will you choose from electric vehicle, electric car and electric scooter? --- ## [Have your EV built Free](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-your-ev-built-free/1517)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Galati](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Phil_Galati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-your-ev-built-free/1517 "2010-11-03T21:07:32Z")
Hi fellow Ev'ers, We have just completed our fall 2010 class of "Introduction to building an EV". As soon as we have a schedule laid out I will post dates, times and class costs for our spring 2011 class. Classes will … --- ## [Some Great Videos from the BPI Conference](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-great-videos-from-the-bpi-conference/1516)
**Author:** [@ravencr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ravencr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-great-videos-from-the-bpi-conference/1516 "2010-11-02T17:34:58Z")
I saw these on Twitter recently and thought they were pretty good, both technical aspects, a little bit of driving, and some other exhibitors from the BPI Conference they had recently in Michigan in case you missed it: … --- ## [Hybrid Owner Survey - Please help us out!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrid-owner-survey-please-help-us-out/1509)
**Author:** [@hybridcrew](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hybridcrew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrid-owner-survey-please-help-us-out/1509 "2010-10-25T14:53:51Z")
Hello! Our names are Tommy, Abby, and Nathan, and we are anthropology students at Trinity University in San Antonio. We are intrigued by the hybrid car society, and have created a survey to create a better understanding … --- ## [Electric vehicle design for the future](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicle-design-for-the-future/1493)
**Author:** [@piersdad](https://community.electricforum.com/u/piersdad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicle-design-for-the-future/1493 "2010-10-23T00:35:29Z")
Electric commuter car design As I watch the huge number of new designs come out I wonder if they have actually lost the plot. Artistic, streamlined, fast, slow, and darn site ugly etc none really practical as a mass co… --- ## [Any thoughts on this?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-thoughts-on-this/1506)
**Author:** [@sunny\_Vancouver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sunny_Vancouver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-thoughts-on-this/1506 "2010-10-20T14:22:51Z")
I recently took a gamble on this company and I would like to know anybody's comments as to the viability of the technology. I know the Russian scientist and he has been quite successful in the past. Any way here you go… --- ## [Michigan Governor Advocates Electric Vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/michigan-governor-advocates-electric-vehicles/1504)
**Author:** [@ravencr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ravencr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 5:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/michigan-governor-advocates-electric-vehicles/1504 "2010-10-20T05:38:54Z")
I've been following the pictures and videos from the BPI Conference in Michigan, and I thought this video was pretty interesting: Michigan Governor Granholm Advocates Electric Vehicles I'm excited about the outlook of … --- ## [Comparing Holding Cost Between EV and ICE](https://community.electricforum.com/t/comparing-holding-cost-between-ev-and-ice/1503)
**Author:** [@Dino](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/comparing-holding-cost-between-ev-and-ice/1503 "2010-10-19T14:21:25Z")
I'm trying to compare the holding costs between an electrical vehicle and internal combustion engine (ICE). Without factoring cost of charging or gasoline, what other costs should I consider. Let's assume a 15,000 … --- ## [AMP Electric Chevy Equinox Conversion Videos](https://community.electricforum.com/t/amp-electric-chevy-equinox-conversion-videos/1502)
**Author:** [@ravencr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ravencr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 6:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/amp-electric-chevy-equinox-conversion-videos/1502 "2010-10-17T06:31:45Z")
Hey guys, I was following the BPI conference and saw a couple of videos here off Twitter that I thought I'd share: AMP Electric Chevy Equinox Video Review w/ Steve Burns, CEO AMP Electric Chevy Equinox Video Revie… --- ## [Pride maxima scooter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pride-maxima-scooter/1491)
**Author:** [@johnclerk](https://community.electricforum.com/u/johnclerk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 8:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pride-maxima-scooter/1491 "2010-10-11T08:35:25Z")
HI, Transportable mobility scooters are designed for convenient travel. Some makes for sale models can fold down to fit into the rear of a car, or be assembled and disassembled without requiring tools. Thanks, ====… --- ## [Importing a EV from China?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/importing-a-ev-from-china/1438)
**Author:** [@cmartin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cmartin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/importing-a-ev-from-china/1438 "2010-10-08T21:47:18Z")
Hello, Has anyone tried to import electric cars from China? They cost around $ 6200 and comes with a DOT certification. --- ## [Gem Car - No Power](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-no-power/1482)
**Author:** [@tipsord](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tipsord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-no-power/1482 "2010-10-01T16:31:06Z")
Just bought a used Gem e825. Was working fine until this afternoon. Despite having 60+% charge, it had NO power going up hills. Thought was going to have to get out and push. Went up the hills fine this AM when it ha… --- ## [Electricity from a coal plant](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electricity-from-a-coal-plant/535)
**Author:** [@calford](https://community.electricforum.com/u/calford)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electricity-from-a-coal-plant/535 "2010-09-28T13:10:36Z")
Hi, I just have a question about countries that get all (or most) of their electricity from coal (like Australia). What would be the environmental implications of getting millions of cars connected to the electricity net… --- ## [Sino-Japanese competition for dominance in the World Electric Vehicles Market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sino-japanese-competition-for-dominance-in-the-world-electric-vehicles-market/1475)
**Author:** [@asdfdgfdhgfh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/asdfdgfdhgfh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sino-japanese-competition-for-dominance-in-the-world-electric-vehicles-market/1475 "2010-09-13T02:32:29Z")
U.S. auto industry suffered heavy losses during the financial crisis, so the hope that betting on electric vehicles; the Chinese government has launched large-scale support programs; Japan's goal is to be environmentally… --- ## [Renewable energy prices slashed!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/renewable-energy-prices-slashed/1467)
**Author:** [@YATES31](https://community.electricforum.com/u/YATES31)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/renewable-energy-prices-slashed/1467 "2010-08-26T23:46:10Z")
According to renewable energy analysts the cost of solar energy will drop partially by 2009. The pre-subsidy cost of other clean energy technologies also will drop by about 10-20%. The latest Clean Energy News says that … --- ## [No fuel required](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-fuel-required/1346)
**Author:** [@les](https://community.electricforum.com/u/les)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 3:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-fuel-required/1346 "2010-08-26T03:45:19Z")
hello everyone I have a concept to throw out there and would like some input. My idea is a car that produces its own power to run. While moving it would be a charging unit. This would be achieved through a combination … --- ## [Tesla Motors - Chicagoland Event](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-motors-chicagoland-event/1454)
**Author:** [@baludwiguwm](https://community.electricforum.com/u/baludwiguwm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-motors-chicagoland-event/1454 "2010-08-11T12:55:26Z")
THIS EVENT IS FOR SERIOUS PROSPECTIVE BUYERS, AND ONLY THOSE PEOPLE WITH RESERVATIONS WILL BE ABLE TO TEST DRIVE THE TESLA ROADSTER. Electric Summer Roadster Tour: Homer Glen, IL Saturday, August 14, 2010 10am - 4pm … --- ## [Why get an EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-get-an-ev/1336)
**Author:** [@peter\_t](https://community.electricforum.com/u/peter_t)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2010, 4:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-get-an-ev/1336 "2010-07-26T04:29:24Z")
Many like their regular cars, and are not convinced about the benefits of EVs, or just don’t care. If we cannot convince people that EVs can help reduce CO2 emission and that this is needed, the new technology cannot suc… --- ## [Simple EV conversion (senior design project)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/simple-ev-conversion-senior-design-project/1447)
**Author:** [@doct89](https://community.electricforum.com/u/doct89)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/simple-ev-conversion-senior-design-project/1447 "2010-07-25T19:49:01Z")
I am looking to do a simple (or as simple as possible) conversion for a old jeep wrangler. This would count as my senior project to complete my mechanical engineering degree. Ive been searching around, but most informat… --- ## [New one's greetings!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ones-greetings/1443)
**Author:** [@GONGAN](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GONGAN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2010, 5:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ones-greetings/1443 "2010-07-20T05:33:16Z")
:)I want to buy a car video player gps navigation for my car and one of my friends recommend me this http://www.cargpsvideo.com/honda-navigation\_c77,he said that the products there are good, and there are various models … --- ## [Help on buying car video!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-on-buying-car-video/1442)
**Author:** [@GONGAN](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GONGAN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2010, 5:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-on-buying-car-video/1442 "2010-07-20T05:28:46Z")
:)I want to buy a car video player gps navigation for my car and one of my friends recommend me this http://www.cargpsvideo.com/honda-navigation\_c77,he said that the products there are good, and there are various models … --- ## [Capacitor as only power source](https://community.electricforum.com/t/capacitor-as-only-power-source/877)
**Author:** [@Jebnar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jebnar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 6:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/capacitor-as-only-power-source/877 "2010-07-16T06:58:10Z")
EDIT\<\>\<\>\<\>\<\> 3000 Farad \* 54 2.7v .................Caps/144v line......AH (RECALC) BCAP3000-P270-T04.......54...........1.13 After looking over the numbers again this week I think that the equations I was using to … --- ## [TTXGP North America Round 3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ttxgp-north-america-round-3/1440)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Controls](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kelly_Controls)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ttxgp-north-america-round-3/1440 "2010-07-13T19:43:51Z")
Final Times: 1st. Michael Barnes Team Lightning 1:35.278 (Best Laptime) 2nd Thad Wolff Team Norton Electra 1:44.144 3rd Jennifer Bromme Team Werkstatt 1:58.629 4th Michael Hannas Electric Race Bikes 2:00:564 5th … --- ## [Bolting a DC motor straight onto a differential?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bolting-a-dc-motor-straight-onto-a-differential/1014)
**Author:** [@mic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bolting-a-dc-motor-straight-onto-a-differential/1014 "2010-07-06T12:49:06Z")
Hi Ive been toying with the idea on an EV for a while now and decided to enquire about a couple of bits i cannot seem to find out :slight\_smile: ive read somewhere that people like to use the cars gearbox/clutch as … [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=32) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=34)