# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=37 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [Electric vehicles jobs, are they growing?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicles-jobs-are-they-growing/1138)
**Author:** [@Electron](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Electron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2009, 11:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicles-jobs-are-they-growing/1138 "2009-06-08T11:46:59Z")
I am just wondering how fast is this field growing at this economy status of today...any thoughts? --- ## [Diesel with Solar RV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diesel-with-solar-rv/916)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diesel-with-solar-rv/916 "2009-06-03T15:04:50Z")
Check this link out it is cool. http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&vid=0d0bfe52-b061-413a-a3d9-7464eca62acf --- ## [New To Forum](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-forum/1190)
**Author:** [@Sunking](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sunking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-forum/1190 "2009-06-02T23:11:43Z")
Hello all. I am new here and just wanted to introduce myself. For a little back ground I am a Licensed Electrical Engineer with about 31 years of experience and specialize in DC battery plants, motors, controllers, an… --- ## [Hi voltage vs low voltage](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-voltage-vs-low-voltage/1216)
**Author:** [@caspar21](https://community.electricforum.com/u/caspar21)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2009, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-voltage-vs-low-voltage/1216 "2009-05-31T19:39:19Z")
trying to find a good discussion of high voltage vs low voltage in a hi-way capable ev. decided to start my own as i need information to decide which way to go for my own project. i am considering converting a VW beetle … --- ## [Computer to Monitor High Voltage System](https://community.electricforum.com/t/computer-to-monitor-high-voltage-system/1217)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Blue\_Motors](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Electric_Blue_Motors)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2009, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/computer-to-monitor-high-voltage-system/1217 "2009-05-30T15:54:57Z")
Electric Blue Motors now has a Dashboard Computer called our "Blue Window" that will display the Battery Voltage, Current, Motor speed (Tachometer), and most importantly the battery State of Charge. Our computer outputs … --- ## [Electric car Engineer needed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-engineer-needed/1194)
**Author:** [@gbp009](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gbp009)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 9:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-engineer-needed/1194 "2009-05-15T09:34:18Z")
Looking for Electric /Hybrid Vehicle engineer ASAP! Electric Vehicle Engineer needed in Berkeley, CA. Please do not apply of you don't live in the area. Can, or have you built 2+ electric vehicles from the ground up?… --- ## [Hello! :)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello/1196)
**Author:** [@aikeru](https://community.electricforum.com/u/aikeru)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello/1196 "2009-05-10T22:09:45Z")
I'm doing a '96 Ford Probe GT conversion here in NWA pennyprobe.blogspot.com Feel free to send me line sometime :slight\_smile: --- ## [What would make a electric car more desirable?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-make-a-electric-car-more-desirable/1115)
**Author:** [@harryb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/harryb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-make-a-electric-car-more-desirable/1115 "2009-05-01T13:01:49Z")
I am trying to find out how electric cars could be more desirable to own and what are peoples views on the future of electric cars? What things would you like to see in an electric car to become desirable? What would… --- ## [Homemade hybrid](https://community.electricforum.com/t/homemade-hybrid/1147)
**Author:** [@72opel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/72opel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2009, 10:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/homemade-hybrid/1147 "2009-04-14T10:47:02Z")
Looking for helpful info on building my opel close to the 75MPG CAR found in1975 mother earth news.I plan on using forklift motor and 700 amp controller with briggs motor powering generator. --- ## [Batteries, Lithium Ion or Nickel Metal Hydride](https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-lithium-ion-or-nickel-metal-hydride/1168)
**Author:** [@A\_nephew\_of\_sorts](https://community.electricforum.com/u/A_nephew_of_sorts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2009, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-lithium-ion-or-nickel-metal-hydride/1168 "2009-04-12T15:25:09Z")
Simple post. Which is better as an battery overall, not just for electric cars, the Lithium Ion battery or the Nickel Metal Hydride battery:confused: --- ## [I have a Lithium Ion Battery setup for sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-lithium-ion-battery-setup-for-sale/1164)
**Author:** [@jeski](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jeski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2009, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-lithium-ion-battery-setup-for-sale/1164 "2009-04-10T15:12:44Z")
on ebay now ends tomorrow http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320356071214&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&viewitem= I have a full Hybrid Technologies (now ev innovations) Lithium Ion battery … --- ## [Tax Credit for Homemade EV Dirt Bike](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tax-credit-for-homemade-ev-dirt-bike/1161)
**Author:** [@pcdj99](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pcdj99)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 10:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tax-credit-for-homemade-ev-dirt-bike/1161 "2009-04-06T10:29:31Z")
I know the is a TAX Credit for EV Bikes and all. What can i got for my EV Dirt Bike when i get done with it? Does it have to be street legal? --- ## [Hi](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi/1160)
**Author:** [@gdownstairs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gdownstairs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi/1160 "2009-04-04T22:33:15Z")
hi, My name is Sandi Bliguin From Toronto. I just wanted to say that I would love to see more solar powered and electric cars in the surroundings. I think it would be a beautiful site. From And love always sandi:p --- ## [Elektric vervoer in de Nederlands](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elektric-vervoer-in-de-nederlands/1149)
**Author:** [@mikelenis](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mikelenis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2009, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elektric-vervoer-in-de-nederlands/1149 "2009-03-28T16:02:27Z")
hallo Ik woon in Apeldoorn en heb en elektric pickup (1991 colenta uit Duitsland) gekocht. Jammer de accu's zijn op, maar ik ben van plan voor de zomer het op de weg te bringen. Ik heb 15 stuk 6volt AGM +160Ah accus nodi… --- ## [Gear reduction](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-reduction/1129)
**Author:** [@ConversionKen](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ConversionKen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2009, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-reduction/1129 "2009-03-26T14:49:04Z")
I have a 144 volt system without a transmission. The transmission was replaced with my own gearbox reducer and works great up until I stop on a small hill at a stop sign and then try to pull out into traffic. There had… --- ## [What problems do electric cars have?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-problems-do-electric-cars-have/1116)
**Author:** [@harryb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/harryb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2009, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-problems-do-electric-cars-have/1116 "2009-03-26T14:32:24Z")
Hello I am a student from Coventry university doing a project on a desirable electric car and i am interested to get a variety of views about the way people use electric cars. If I could get some views this would be ve… --- ## [Do you think we will see this anytime in the near future](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-think-we-will-see-this-anytime-in-the-near-future/1145)
**Author:** [@drain0](https://community.electricforum.com/u/drain0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2009, 10:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-think-we-will-see-this-anytime-in-the-near-future/1145 "2009-03-24T10:07:15Z")
http://www.moparmagazine.com/2009/march-april/chryslers\_cutting\_edge\_concept --- ## [DC vs AC motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-vs-ac-motor/1102)
**Author:** [@KelK](https://community.electricforum.com/u/KelK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 6:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-vs-ac-motor/1102 "2009-03-17T06:18:52Z")
I've found a 2007 Zenn 2.22 LX with a DC motor for sale for $6,995 and I really want to take advantage of this opportunity. Does anyone know if the DC motor means that it won't have the 40 mile range and the possible to… --- ## [What do i need](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-do-i-need/1140)
**Author:** [@n8\_dawg\_77](https://community.electricforum.com/u/n8_dawg_77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-do-i-need/1140 "2009-03-14T18:54:15Z")
i would like to go 65-75 mph for about 100-150 miles. Does ne one have a list or some way i can figure out what all i would need? the vehicle i plan to use is a homebuilt reverse trike, or mortorcycle. ne info would be g… --- ## [Electric Pyramid Car Home Made Prototype](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-pyramid-car-home-made-prototype/1144)
**Author:** [@TheDreamCar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TheDreamCar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2009, 11:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-pyramid-car-home-made-prototype/1144 "2009-03-13T11:44:30Z")
Here are some videos of our solar electric prototype dream car 123we want the pyramid car to go over 300 mph in a air flow tunnel system http://www.dreamcar123.com/ \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybgQQ9RRVs4&feature… --- ## [Curtis 1204-412 wiring](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curtis-1204-412-wiring/1143)
**Author:** [@Jamied262](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jamied262)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curtis-1204-412-wiring/1143 "2009-03-11T11:32:19Z")
I am having issues getting this controller to run. I have the wiring diagram from curtis, but I am still lost. Could someone PLEASE tell me in very simple terms where the leads go. My motor is wired in series & has two p… --- ## [New guy needs help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-needs-help/1109)
**Author:** [@ccbreder](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ccbreder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-needs-help/1109 "2009-03-09T12:21:50Z")
I have read almost every post on this and other forums. I'm sure one of you experianced folk can try to answer one question that seems to stump me. About what size DC motor is needed to drive a small pick-up ( Dodge D5… --- ## [My funny new GEM car videos!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-funny-new-gem-car-videos/1137)
**Author:** [@rvsgemcars](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rvsgemcars)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2009, 11:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-funny-new-gem-car-videos/1137 "2009-03-05T11:15:15Z")
Check them out at www.RVSGemCars.com or \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8S4jntd2cc\[/ame\] . Let me know what you think! --- ## [High voltage VS Low voltage](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-voltage-vs-low-voltage/1123)
**Author:** [@popr8084](https://community.electricforum.com/u/popr8084)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2009, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-voltage-vs-low-voltage/1123 "2009-02-25T14:58:45Z")
Hello, I am new to the EV world, so I just wanted to get some opinions of others on the subject. What are some of the pro's on con's to using high voltage like 480v DC, vs 48v DC? What does everyone here like to use? … --- ## [Saturn tach problem solved!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/saturn-tach-problem-solved/1130)
**Author:** [@dave\_koller](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dave_koller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 11:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/saturn-tach-problem-solved/1130 "2009-02-20T11:04:45Z")
Saturn tach problem solved! http://www.saturn.offical.net/node/326 says it all --- Dave --- ## [Looking for calculations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-calculations/1127)
**Author:** [@Ryan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ryan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-calculations/1127 "2009-02-18T18:36:25Z")
I have been working on a small ev for remote operation, basically it is a two wheel (rear drive, front steer) unit, not much bigger than a mobility scooter. Here is my question to the gurus here, where do I find the nece… --- ## [Aptera?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/aptera/1126)
**Author:** [@KelK](https://community.electricforum.com/u/KelK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 11:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/aptera/1126 "2009-02-15T11:08:15Z")
To be released this October in California. This thing looks like a rocket ship! http://www.aptera.com/drive.php --- ## [Voltmeter Acting up. need help!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/voltmeter-acting-up-need-help/1118)
**Author:** [@mrcshbs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mrcshbs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2009, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/voltmeter-acting-up-need-help/1118 "2009-02-02T14:44:59Z")
Hi, My name is Marcos and I working on my first EV, the car is pretty much done, but there is only on problem. I have added a 200V DC digital meter to the dash to monitor my 72V battery bank… the meter works fine whe… --- ## [RPM sensor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rpm-sensor/1103)
**Author:** [@arby56](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arby56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rpm-sensor/1103 "2009-01-31T21:04:53Z")
Does anyone know of a source of a rpm sensor that can be used on the small shaft end of an advanced dc motor. I have searched the internet and can't come up with one at a reasonable price. Check out my conversion proj… --- ## [California Ev Conversion grant?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-ev-conversion-grant/972)
**Author:** [@NewIdeaz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/NewIdeaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-ev-conversion-grant/972 "2009-01-31T18:39:21Z")
Is there any type of grant or free money to help in an ev conversion? I really want to start an ev conversion but I dont have a lot of cash to spend? Any info would be much appreciated. [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=36) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=38)