# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=34 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [Automatic trans fluid](https://community.electricforum.com/t/automatic-trans-fluid/314)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 12:27am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/automatic-trans-fluid/314 "2010-07-06T00:27:32Z")
My cousin works for a Ford dealership and has a diesel truck. He installed a second fuel tank on it, the dealership does trans flushes on cars brought in and thus waste oil. They pay to get rid of. He got a electric pump… --- ## [A Robatic Taxi? Eco friendly?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-robatic-taxi-eco-friendly/1432)
**Author:** [@justinbay](https://community.electricforum.com/u/justinbay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 2:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-robatic-taxi-eco-friendly/1432 "2010-06-26T02:29:27Z")
I think this is a concept ..but nice one thou ..love the design .. but i dont think its too practical for cities .. its small and i think only two can travel..:shocked: where do i put my luggage LOL Eco-friendly Roboti… --- ## [Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem/1309)
**Author:** [@reefman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/reefman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 10:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem/1309 "2010-06-14T10:43:08Z")
I'm thinking about getting a GEM vehicle.Anyone with experience, comments or suggestions?Now that Fiat has taken over do they plan to keep making them? Thanks for any info. Reefman --- ## [If petrol cars were invented today confusers report](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-petrol-cars-were-invented-today-confusers-report/1424)
**Author:** [@piersdad](https://community.electricforum.com/u/piersdad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2010, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-petrol-cars-were-invented-today-confusers-report/1424 "2010-06-05T14:47:46Z")
Petrol powered cars today A confusers report :wink: In our modern world of electric car, electric boats, electric assist wind powered ships, electric powered gliders traveling around the world we have forgotten the use … --- ## [Batteries for your car and the future](https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-for-your-car-and-the-future/1422)
**Author:** [@piersdad](https://community.electricforum.com/u/piersdad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 12:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-for-your-car-and-the-future/1422 "2010-06-03T00:04:46Z")
Batteries for your car and the future The options Buy it on your credit card or pay cash Use a battery swap company(ok for some commercial operations not so good for private) Lease the battery and pay for the battery… --- ## [Question about battery Ah](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-battery-ah/549)
**Author:** [@ZPD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ZPD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-battery-ah/549 "2010-06-02T19:41:11Z")
I am trying to get a firm grasp on batteries. Is the amp hour rating what effects the range? Say you have a 144V pack made of 12 12V batteries with a 50 ah rating and you had another pack made of 12 12v batteries with … --- ## [Questions -- Towing an EV, Regen Braking, etc](https://community.electricforum.com/t/questions-towing-an-ev-regen-braking-etc/455)
**Author:** [@Gambler](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gambler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/questions-towing-an-ev-regen-braking-etc/455 "2010-06-02T18:43:24Z")
Hi all, We travel 365 days a year in a RV (Class A Motorhome) and tow a Honda Civic for local transportation. I'd like to get an EV to tow instead. I want to use the regenerative braking on the EV to slow down the mo… --- ## [Electric cars and green house gases](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-cars-and-green-house-gases/1245)
**Author:** [@tozamile](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tozamile)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-cars-and-green-house-gases/1245 "2010-06-02T16:38:46Z")
I have a couple of questions related to electric cars and green house gases. Can you tell me how many tons of green house gas emissions would be produced in charging an all electric car for 15,000 miles worth of driving,… --- ## [Regenerative Braking](https://community.electricforum.com/t/regenerative-braking/751)
**Author:** [@nomasgas](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nomasgas)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/regenerative-braking/751 "2010-06-02T16:32:02Z")
We are converting a Bradley GT2 to 96V electric. We will be using 8 Trojan T1275 batteries. We ordered a kit from the good folks at Wilderness E.V. The 72-144V motor was ordered with dual shafts in the hopes of adapting … --- ## [Who Killed the Electric Car... ME!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-killed-the-electric-car-me/1292)
**Author:** [@BelchinBlkSmkeDwnUrS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BelchinBlkSmkeDwnUrS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-killed-the-electric-car-me/1292 "2010-06-02T16:11:09Z")
So i couldn't sleep and this Terrible Eco BS Documentary was the only thing on TV... Kinda Reminds me of Some Michael Moore Garbage. I think the Only Point i Agree on with your Tree Hugger's is the America Auto Industry … --- ## [Domteknika swiss electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/domteknika-swiss-electric-car/1351)
**Author:** [@DOM777](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DOM777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/domteknika-swiss-electric-car/1351 "2010-06-02T15:42:46Z")
Hello, I am working in Switzerland, in small company DOMTEKNIKA, we develop different electric vehicles. You can watch video of test with three wheel electric car YouTube - Domteknika77's Channel The website of my … --- ## [Call for all Nebraska EVers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/call-for-all-nebraska-evers/907)
**Author:** [@jdsmith](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jdsmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 6:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/call-for-all-nebraska-evers/907 "2010-06-01T06:41:28Z")
Hello Huskers, Are there any EVers in the state? I'm looking to start a 1978 Mustang II project and would love to get some help! --- ## [Retail store lighting by LED - Save Energy, Save Money](https://community.electricforum.com/t/retail-store-lighting-by-led-save-energy-save-money/1421)
**Author:** [@energysmartin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/energysmartin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 3:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/retail-store-lighting-by-led-save-energy-save-money/1421 "2010-05-28T03:25:51Z")
These LED retail store lighting have significantly enhanced the retail stores. Switch over to the LED lightings has helped in the improvement of the operational effectiveness together with the strategies. Thus, these LED… --- ## [First EV fast-charging station in Europe](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-ev-fast-charging-station-in-europe/1418)
**Author:** [@swenrac](https://community.electricforum.com/u/swenrac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 2:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-ev-fast-charging-station-in-europe/1418 "2010-05-22T02:12:45Z")
Epyon, a European developer of smart charging solutions for the EV market, announced the opening of the first commercial fast-charging station in Europe. saw it here --- ## [Is EV components in Lacy Washington still in business?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-ev-components-in-lacy-washington-still-in-business/1415)
**Author:** [@delaware914](https://community.electricforum.com/u/delaware914)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-ev-components-in-lacy-washington-still-in-business/1415 "2010-05-19T22:01:25Z")
I have been unable to reach them concerning an adjusted order along with a partial refund. I hope this is a temporary glitch. --- ## [Electrical engineers and EV's](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-engineers-and-evs/1409)
**Author:** [@qsullivan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/qsullivan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 7:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-engineers-and-evs/1409 "2010-05-10T07:57:19Z")
Hello all, This is fellow EV builder and electrical engineering student Quinn Sullivan and I was wondering if there were any electrical engineers in the group who would be willing to help me out and do an interview by … --- ## [Misc historical EV testing info](https://community.electricforum.com/t/misc-historical-ev-testing-info/1405)
**Author:** [@Jebnar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jebnar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/misc-historical-ev-testing-info/1405 "2010-05-02T18:16:33Z")
Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity - Full Size Electric Vehicles The link above gives some details on testing performed though some info is lacking that would be useful in putting the whole picture together. It still m… --- ## [Major changes at ev components](https://community.electricforum.com/t/major-changes-at-ev-components/1403)
**Author:** [@Powered\_By\_DC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Powered_By_DC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/major-changes-at-ev-components/1403 "2010-04-26T16:15:54Z")
We would like to let eveyone know that due to irreconcilable differences with James Morrison all key employees and former members have decided to leave EV Components. Our personal, moral, and business ethics prevent us … --- ## [Efficiency of charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/efficiency-of-charging/1400)
**Author:** [@wsbca](https://community.electricforum.com/u/wsbca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/efficiency-of-charging/1400 "2010-04-20T20:14:47Z")
Hi - I tried this in the charger topic but it appears those parts of the forum don't get much use: In general, how efficient is the act of charging a battery? For example, the battery for the Leaf is supposed to hold ~… --- ## [Help Design North America’s Next Great Vehicle!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-design-north-america-s-next-great-vehicle/1391)
**Author:** [@consumerinput](https://community.electricforum.com/u/consumerinput)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-design-north-america-s-next-great-vehicle/1391 "2010-04-20T20:04:00Z")
Due to an overwhelming number of responses, the survey is now closed. Thank you to all that replied! --- ## [Which motor to choose?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-motor-to-choose/1397)
**Author:** [@max57tbird](https://community.electricforum.com/u/max57tbird)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-motor-to-choose/1397 "2010-04-16T22:36:54Z")
My donor car is a Bradley GT II, on a VW Bug chasis. I am shooting for a gross weight of about 2800 lbs. The car will be driven mostly around town, with some infrequent freeway use, about 30 miles max between charges. … --- ## [Newbie](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie/873)
**Author:** [@tufty1066](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tufty1066)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie/873 "2010-04-15T17:30:47Z")
all,what no english posts?,i am planning to build a electric motorcycle,i have a honda cb 350 which i plan to use,i like the idea of the low emmissions,i have also watched a few clips on you-tube,i will post some pictur… --- ## [Questionnaire on Hybrid Vehicles & its future market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/questionnaire-on-hybrid-vehicles-its-future-market/1396)
**Author:** [@h.hugh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/h.hugh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/questionnaire-on-hybrid-vehicles-its-future-market/1396 "2010-04-15T14:16:26Z")
I am a student from University of Warwick in UK and as part of my Msc programme in Engineering Business Management, i am conducting a questionnaire; I am studying Hybrid Electric Vehicles and the overview of market penet… --- ## [Motor temp](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-temp/1392)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-temp/1392 "2010-04-02T17:11:34Z")
Has anyone compared the brush temp with the temp of cooling air exhaust ?? tommyt --- ## [Source of newbie info?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/source-of-newbie-info/1108)
**Author:** [@Surfin\_Elvis](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Surfin_Elvis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 7:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/source-of-newbie-info/1108 "2010-04-01T07:02:58Z")
Looking for a good source of info for a beginner. Books, websites, etc. I hate to start out in a project like this without having a good working knowledge of what I'm about to face. You guys are waaaayyyy beyond my knowl… --- ## [UQM Powerphas 150](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uqm-powerphas-150/1389)
**Author:** [@ozabay](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ozabay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uqm-powerphas-150/1389 "2010-03-28T14:56:51Z")
Hey howdy, I am a new member from Istanbul Turkey, and I am confused about something I might use some help... I have a UQM powerphase 150 traction system, on the spec. sheet it says "permanent magnet brusless" motor.. I … --- ## [Two years out- anything new?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/two-years-out-anything-new/1356)
**Author:** [@4x4\_Welder](https://community.electricforum.com/u/4x4_Welder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2010, 10:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/two-years-out-anything-new/1356 "2010-03-27T10:36:06Z")
I've been away from this site for two years. I had even forgotten the name of it- Doesn't look like I missed a whole lot, did this whole thing die off when the economy started tanking? --- ## [Rolling Chassis Suppliers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rolling-chassis-suppliers/1381)
**Author:** [@Canberra\_EV](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Canberra_EV)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2010, 5:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rolling-chassis-suppliers/1381 "2010-03-17T05:01:26Z")
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of any sport bike rolling chassis/frame suppliers? thanks everyone --- ## [ZMP to launch 1-seater Electric Robot Vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zmp-to-launch-1-seater-electric-robot-vehicle/1380)
**Author:** [@sarashah](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sarashah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zmp-to-launch-1-seater-electric-robot-vehicle/1380 "2010-03-14T23:33:00Z")
The RoboCar G is based on a one-seater EV developed by the Next-gen EV Study Group at Gunma University. And ZMP added its technologies and know-how accumulated from the development of the Robocar, a platform for research… --- ## [New EV help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ev-help/1374)
**Author:** [@terra](https://community.electricforum.com/u/terra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2010, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ev-help/1374 "2010-03-13T21:57:51Z")
Hey guys, I'm new here..going to build my own EV as a work project. The vehicle it's going in weighs 5300lbs and has to meet very specific goals. Being able to cruise at high speed (up to 200 mph) and accelerate from 0-6… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=33) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=35)