# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=36 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [Hybrid Group Gathering, October 24th, 2009](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrid-group-gathering-october-24th-2009/1289)
**Author:** [@BayAreaHybrid](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BayAreaHybrid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrid-group-gathering-october-24th-2009/1289 "2009-09-23T21:14:24Z")
Non-Hybrid owners welcomed. The first bay area hybrid gathering held in Milpitas, California. The goal of the gathering is for all the bay area hybrid owners to form one big group to discuss and view new and old hybri… --- ## [Battery problem Solved](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-problem-solved/1285)
**Author:** [@Jason-sherwood](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jason-sherwood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-problem-solved/1285 "2009-09-19T16:11:55Z")
Ok, I'm not a genus but why do the electric cars have to be plug in's why can't we develop just big AA batteries, and before some smart ass jumps in and attacks what could be a good idea I don't mean the technology under… --- ## [Federal Rebate For EV"s](https://community.electricforum.com/t/federal-rebate-for-ev-s/384)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/federal-rebate-for-ev-s/384 "2009-09-16T17:04:59Z")
Here is a site for a federal rebate on taxes on a ev made this year. http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/progs/view\_ind\_fed.cgi?afdc/307/0 --- ## [Is Miles EV company in business?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-miles-ev-company-in-business/1288)
**Author:** [@atikovi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/atikovi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2009, 10:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-miles-ev-company-in-business/1288 "2009-09-16T10:04:50Z")
I'm trying to order parts but I've been calling the parts department in California every day for a week and I keep getting a message that the mail box is full. Same for the other departments. Anybody have luck in orderin… --- ## [Zero Emissions Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zero-emissions-car/1286)
**Author:** [@Jason-sherwood](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jason-sherwood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2009, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zero-emissions-car/1286 "2009-09-15T21:17:53Z")
I propose that if you want a zero emissions car you cant look at electric unless you look to the hydrogen fuel cell (like Honda) electric cars (normally) will charge from the wall; where does that electricity come form? … --- ## [Direct drive on fiero](https://community.electricforum.com/t/direct-drive-on-fiero/1010)
**Author:** [@ml5000](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ml5000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2009, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/direct-drive-on-fiero/1010 "2009-09-12T17:35:05Z")
This is my first conversion and I was thinking of using 2 motors and mounting them directly to the cv shafts. Does anyone know if there are motors out there that are good for this high torque low rpm operation or is it b… --- ## [Plug Confusion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-confusion/1280)
**Author:** [@Pocono](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pocono)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-confusion/1280 "2009-09-03T15:11:05Z")
Alright, so the new EV vehicles coming into the U.S. market have peaked my interest. But I'm really confused on how these vehicles charge!!! I thought the point was that you could literally plug the EV directly into y… --- ## [Why are there no on board generators?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-are-there-no-on-board-generators/1278)
**Author:** [@fixityourselfer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/fixityourselfer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2009, 7:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-are-there-no-on-board-generators/1278 "2009-09-02T07:47:32Z")
Hello everybody. I'd like to know why nobody has ever decided to mount a on-board generator to use when battery power drops too low?? even if it uses gas, many would appreciate having the extra range, and it would pr… --- ## [Driving Range Is A Problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-range-is-a-problem/1277)
**Author:** [@stevelectric](https://community.electricforum.com/u/stevelectric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-range-is-a-problem/1277 "2009-08-15T17:12:30Z")
As Electric Cars are being promoted as a way for governments to limit the production of Carbon Dioxide and limit it's release into the atmosphere that is the cause of Global Warming. General Motors has staked it's fut… --- ## [New Guy Here](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-here/1222)
**Author:** [@Jasun](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jasun)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 6:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-here/1222 "2009-08-06T06:32:49Z")
Hello everyone, I found this site on google while looking up info on EV's. I currently have a Civic Hybrid and Prius and have been looking a lot into EV's. I'm interested in where this technology is headed and will … --- ## [Electric Car Infrastructure in Victoria](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-infrastructure-in-victoria/1270)
**Author:** [@G-Man](https://community.electricforum.com/u/G-Man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2009, 11:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-infrastructure-in-victoria/1270 "2009-08-04T11:35:44Z")
Not sure why there is a Victoria sub-forum but thought I would take the lead and see if anyone is aware of ANY electric car infrastructure in the CRD? Anyone heard of anyplans to introduce any? I know UVic has had an e… --- ## [What the EV manufacturers need to concentrate on](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-the-ev-manufacturers-need-to-concentrate-on/846)
**Author:** [@griffonwing](https://community.electricforum.com/u/griffonwing)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 1:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-the-ev-manufacturers-need-to-concentrate-on/846 "2009-07-30T01:02:03Z")
I see all of these new cars that are, or will soon be, in production. TESLA ROADSTER - 130 MPH plus 0 - 60 in 4 seconds What are they thinking? I know they will be coming out with a sedan soon, for less then … --- ## [Plug problems on electric cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-problems-on-electric-cars/1260)
**Author:** [@millertime](https://community.electricforum.com/u/millertime)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2009, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-problems-on-electric-cars/1260 "2009-07-22T12:06:49Z")
I am looking to buy an electric car but I am worried about the plug. There are two main reasons why. First, I am worried that I will forget to unplug it before I leave the house. Is this a common mistake? Any way to av… --- ## [Electric Powered AC Cobra](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-powered-ac-cobra/1251)
**Author:** [@cmsound](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cmsound)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2009, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-powered-ac-cobra/1251 "2009-07-19T19:20:47Z")
I know that what I am about to ask is sacrilege to V8 lovers but I am building a cobra and have now after opted to go for and electric drive train instead of a thirsty V8. I know it will not feel or sound like a real … --- ## [Convince a poor man](https://community.electricforum.com/t/convince-a-poor-man/1201)
**Author:** [@FreshMind](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FreshMind)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2009, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/convince-a-poor-man/1201 "2009-07-19T19:20:10Z")
Hello AV1(everyone) This EV project is very interesting to a poor man and fun for a rich man. Other than it's cool and quiet, someone pursuade me, give me a reason to start on converting please. --- ## [Clean Tech Road Rally Coming to Napa Valley](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clean-tech-road-rally-coming-to-napa-valley/1259)
**Author:** [@dstruyk](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dstruyk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2009, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clean-tech-road-rally-coming-to-napa-valley/1259 "2009-07-16T15:51:25Z")
Hey guys, we are putting together a Road Rally along with our sustainable technology event. I am looking for interested participants with electric cars. I can't give out too many details at the moment but I would be happ… --- ## [Logical Presentation of EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/logical-presentation-of-ev/1254)
**Author:** [@nbrack](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nbrack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/logical-presentation-of-ev/1254 "2009-07-15T15:14:50Z")
A good video from youtube, discussing using the EV to solve the energy crisis in a logical manner. As many say it seems not practical and impossible to works towards implementing the EV, hearing a logical approach was in… --- ## [Irish engineering student-looking for input](https://community.electricforum.com/t/irish-engineering-student-looking-for-input/1188)
**Author:** [@Irish\_Stud\_IED](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Irish_Stud_IED)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/irish-engineering-student-looking-for-input/1188 "2009-07-13T20:07:35Z")
Hi Everyone-I'm a student of product design in Ireland and I'm planning to design and build a pure electric or hybrid electric vehicle to be submitted in 2010 for my final year project. I got into product design becaus… --- ## [San Francisco Electric Vehicle Job](https://community.electricforum.com/t/san-francisco-electric-vehicle-job/1252)
**Author:** [@kapresco](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kapresco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/san-francisco-electric-vehicle-job/1252 "2009-07-13T16:01:28Z")
A San Francisco-based start-up company is seeking a talented Entry-to Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to join their team.\* This is a great opportunity for someone new in the electrical engineering field to gain experience … --- ## [Jiayuan Electric Driving System on sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jiayuan-electric-driving-system-on-sale/1246)
**Author:** [@edylau](https://community.electricforum.com/u/edylau)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 10:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jiayuan-electric-driving-system-on-sale/1246 "2009-07-06T10:29:58Z")
Jiayuan Electric Driving System on sale! Please visit our website at Nanjing Jiayuan Electric Vehicle & Ship Manufacturing Co., Ltd.--electric car;electric vehicle;EV for more infmation about our Jiayuan Electric Drivi… --- ## [Someone killed my EV, need an estimate](https://community.electricforum.com/t/someone-killed-my-ev-need-an-estimate/1244)
**Author:** [@qsullivan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/qsullivan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2009, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/someone-killed-my-ev-need-an-estimate/1244 "2009-07-04T14:54:08Z")
2 weeks ago someone smashed into my electric car, totaling it. They were 100% at fault, cited for failure to yield, driving after revocation, and falsified their insurance when they had none. I am pursuing a suit in sm… --- ## [Webinar: Integrated Simulation Environment for HEV and EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/webinar-integrated-simulation-environment-for-hev-and-ev/1242)
**Author:** [@derekbmcdonald](https://community.electricforum.com/u/derekbmcdonald)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/webinar-integrated-simulation-environment-for-hev-and-ev/1242 "2009-06-25T18:55:46Z")
Webinar: Integrated Simulation Environment for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Electric Vehicles (EV) Register: HEV Part 1: Solutions for Battery Modeling and IGBT Inverter Modeling Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:00 A… --- ## [China is pioneer in electric bikes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/china-is-pioneer-in-electric-bikes/1212)
**Author:** [@umurali2000](https://community.electricforum.com/u/umurali2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/china-is-pioneer-in-electric-bikes/1212 "2009-06-25T18:18:03Z")
Currently china is leading from front in the world wide electric vehicle production and sales .... http://www.evhub.biz Electric Vehicle sourcing website, business networking in electric vehicle and automobile spare pa… --- ## [The Perfect Electric Vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-perfect-electric-vehicle/316)
**Author:** [@tom11011](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tom11011)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-perfect-electric-vehicle/316 "2009-06-20T15:28:05Z")
If you had unlimited money, how would you build your perfect electric vehicle? What kind of motor, batteries, charger, car shell, etc.. would your vehicle have and why? --- ## [Making a performance EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/making-a-performance-ev/1142)
**Author:** [@cole\_bie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cole_bie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/making-a-performance-ev/1142 "2009-06-20T15:18:26Z")
So I have always wanted to build an electric vehicle, one that has decent range and is quick, 0-60 in five seconds or less. I thought a good base would be a classic VW Beetle. Obviously batteries has been the main thing … --- ## [ERide Stuck at 25MPH?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eride-stuck-at-25mph/1239)
**Author:** [@rmiller910](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rmiller910)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2009, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eride-stuck-at-25mph/1239 "2009-06-18T19:25:53Z")
I just got an E-Ride EXV2. It has a Curtis controller. Is there any way to get the car to at least 35mph? It makes tons of power but is really unsafe at 25 on the roads around here. Any suggestions? --- ## [Interesting link on how to fuel the EVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/interesting-link-on-how-to-fuel-the-evs/1230)
**Author:** [@luke](https://community.electricforum.com/u/luke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2009, 2:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/interesting-link-on-how-to-fuel-the-evs/1230 "2009-06-15T02:04:43Z")
So you wanna be electrified? --- ## [What Kind Of Gps Do You Use Or Like?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-kind-of-gps-do-you-use-or-like/1229)
**Author:** [@Justin220](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Justin220)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2009, 2:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-kind-of-gps-do-you-use-or-like/1229 "2009-06-11T02:05:03Z")
GPS is a necessity for our driving nowadays. Talk about what kind of GPS are you using or would like to have! Mine new one is this Eonon 7 inch car DVD gps Navigation with USA-CANADA Map, which supports USA and America D… --- ## [Pickens fudges his numbers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pickens-fudges-his-numbers/1227)
**Author:** [@Sandeepmop](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sandeepmop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pickens-fudges-his-numbers/1227 "2009-06-10T17:58:27Z")
If any of you have been following the debate between Fred Smith and T Boone Pickens regarding the relative viability of PHEV vs Natural Gas Cars, you'll really like this article. It shows Pickens has been citing false s… --- ## [Milkfloats](https://community.electricforum.com/t/milkfloats/1226)
**Author:** [@blueliquid](https://community.electricforum.com/u/blueliquid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/milkfloats/1226 "2009-06-10T13:40:25Z")
Hi A few years back I did a bit of research on milkfloats running a (PWM, DC) electronic motor via lead acid battery. I was interested in finding out as to what it is exactly that causes the electronic acceleration sou… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=35) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=37)