# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=38 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [How Dangerous is 144V DC?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-dangerous-is-144v-dc/770)
**Author:** [@chiques](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chiques)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-dangerous-is-144v-dc/770 "2009-01-30T13:44:41Z")
I know 120V AC is pretty dangerous. Is having 12, 12VDC batteries in series just as dangerous? --- ## [What would be the best way to heat an EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-way-to-heat-an-ev/1056)
**Author:** [@U4edot](https://community.electricforum.com/u/U4edot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2009, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-way-to-heat-an-ev/1056 "2009-01-27T12:32:11Z")
My dad and I have differing oppenions on this subject. My dad thinks that we should store 13 gallons of water in the car. And set a timer (or other mechanisum) so that after the car is done charging the power will be red… --- ## [Survey](https://community.electricforum.com/t/survey/1104)
**Author:** [@MyDeadPony](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MyDeadPony)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 3:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/survey/1104 "2009-01-26T03:24:03Z")
Hi guys I'm doing a bit of survey for a project, my brother who has a hybrid Honda has explained alot to me about owning a hybrid car. But i'd like to get some info from some else. As many as possible actually. If yo… --- ## [New questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-questions/1099)
**Author:** [@GTWCMT](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GTWCMT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-questions/1099 "2009-01-22T14:52:21Z")
I have been looking at EV's for a few years, and now I want to build one. Before building from scratch I want to build a convertion and have got as far as selecting the batteries and the car. My problem starts with the e… --- ## [Zenn Speed Limiter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zenn-speed-limiter/1101)
**Author:** [@KelK](https://community.electricforum.com/u/KelK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zenn-speed-limiter/1101 "2009-01-21T18:55:56Z")
Nevermind, I have my answer but don't know how to delete threads. --- ## [Better Place's $1 billion electric vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/better-places-1-billion-electric-vehicle/1097)
**Author:** [@Raaj](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Raaj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2009, 4:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/better-places-1-billion-electric-vehicle/1097 "2009-01-18T04:19:20Z")
Besides clearing the way of government bureaucracy, the mayors have agreed to offer incentives for companies that install the plug-in stations. Now get this, Better Place expects to lure electric vehicles from the usual … --- ## [Affordable multimeter recommendations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/affordable-multimeter-recommendations/1096)
**Author:** [@trans2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/trans2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/affordable-multimeter-recommendations/1096 "2009-01-17T11:32:28Z")
I just bought a 48V Trans2. Trans2 went bankrupt and morphed into GEM. I'm new to EVs and could use some recommendations about an affordable multimeter to use with this vehicle. Thanks. --- ## [How will EV affect the Maintenance Industry of the US](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-will-ev-affect-the-maintenance-industry-of-the-us/1094)
**Author:** [@Demion](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Demion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-will-ev-affect-the-maintenance-industry-of-the-us/1094 "2009-01-12T15:18:11Z")
Hi, I don't know if this is the place for this query. If not please move it to where it should be. I work in the Automotive maintenance industry and we have been looking at the current trend in public interest in f… --- ## [Chevy Corsica EV Power Steering Problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-corsica-ev-power-steering-problem/1089)
**Author:** [@mrcshbs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mrcshbs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 6:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-corsica-ev-power-steering-problem/1089 "2009-01-04T06:29:01Z")
Hi, I have a 95 Chevy Corsica EV, I am having a problem with the power steering… well, at this point, I don’t know what to do: My EV is 72V by the way I need to somehow eliminate the power steering out of the car, … --- ## [Eestor News](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eestor-news/1088)
**Author:** [@FEUS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FEUS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2008, 11:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eestor-news/1088 "2008-12-30T11:39:00Z")
The secretive battery wizards at EEStor have shed a bit of light on how their new battery may usher in an era of all-electric automobiles that will operate just like a petroleum-powered car. Since its inception in 20… --- ## [Eestor delayed... again](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eestor-delayed-again/1086)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eestor-delayed-again/1086 "2008-12-23T19:13:56Z")
Hi everyone, Incase you aren’t subscribed to the Zenn newsletter, I’ve copied the latest edition here for your enjoyment (or displeasure) where it talks of another delay in the release of the fabled eestor. Dear ZENN … --- ## [New Pragmatism of Vehicle Industry](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-pragmatism-of-vehicle-industry/1084)
**Author:** [@flyingfish](https://community.electricforum.com/u/flyingfish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-pragmatism-of-vehicle-industry/1084 "2008-12-23T17:07:34Z")
New pragmatism should be adopted by small and medium company in this special period of economic depression, considering both self survival and social responsibility. New pragmatism is an optimistic living style which c… --- ## [Help in St. Louis, MO](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-in-st-louis-mo/632)
**Author:** [@danb3914](https://community.electricforum.com/u/danb3914)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-in-st-louis-mo/632 "2008-12-22T14:35:22Z")
I am looking for someone in the St. Louis area to advise me on the possibility of converting our 2000 Ford Focus to electric. We're looking at a few major repairs and wonder if converting to electric might be a better i… --- ## [Electric car X1 beats Porsche GT and Ferrari](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-x1-beats-porsche-gt-and-ferrari/282)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-x1-beats-porsche-gt-and-ferrari/282 "2008-12-21T17:20:14Z")
I Seen this video on you tube and thought is was pretty fun. The Wrightspeed X1 beats the $400,000 Porsche Gt and the $170,000 Ferrari in a quarter mile race. Watch the video if you dont believe it.... \[ame="http://www… --- ## [EV t-shirts?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-t-shirts/1050)
**Author:** [@Olivia](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Olivia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 11:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-t-shirts/1050 "2008-12-18T11:19:55Z")
Hi, My brother is currently building an EV and as a Christmas gift I would like to try to find a couple of EV t-shirts for him. I've spent quite some time searching and have only found the Plug In America t-shirts (wh… --- ## [Electric grid](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-grid/1066)
**Author:** [@JimG](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JimG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 11:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-grid/1066 "2008-12-18T11:15:26Z")
Newby to the forum with a crazy idea/concept: Has anyone considered creating an electric grid similar to those that power electric buses and trollies downtown, for use by cars? Dual fuel buses don't need the hi capacit… --- ## [How To Attach Series/Parallel Cells Without Soldering Them?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-attach-series-parallel-cells-without-soldering-them/1074)
**Author:** [@chiques](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chiques)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2008, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-attach-series-parallel-cells-without-soldering-them/1074 "2008-12-12T13:12:11Z")
I've been reading up on using Lithium-Ion cells. One thing that I'm still a little baffled is on how to attach them when using series/parallel configurations. The reading I've done says that using a very hot soldering ir… --- ## [Student designing a 2 seater sports electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/student-designing-a-2-seater-sports-electric-car/1051)
**Author:** [@harryb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/harryb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2008, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/student-designing-a-2-seater-sports-electric-car/1051 "2008-12-01T12:30:17Z")
Hello I am a student studying transport design at Coventry uk. I am designing a electric sports electric car that can give the same feeling of reliablity and lust as petrol car. (so you don't worry about the battery runn… --- ## [Does anyone use EcoPerks?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-anyone-use-ecoperks/1064)
**Author:** [@PluginCar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/PluginCar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2008, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-anyone-use-ecoperks/1064 "2008-12-01T12:02:28Z")
Like I mentioned in another thread, I am extremely interested in social media and Web 2.0. The marketing company I work for is currently doing a campaign for the environmental online community, EcoPerks. Has anyone hea… --- ## [Christmas Promotion @ www.FavorGoods.com](https://community.electricforum.com/t/christmas-promotion-www-favorgoods-com/1061)
**Author:** [@remy3721](https://community.electricforum.com/u/remy3721)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2008, 8:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/christmas-promotion-www-favorgoods-com/1061 "2008-11-30T08:13:03Z")
Low prices and Best quality On www FavorGoods com For name brand Shoes,Handbags,Hats,Hoodies,Jeans,Lacoste Shoes, Shorts,Sunglasses,Boots,T-Shirts, watches, clothes,Belts,Boots,Jackets, Jerseys,Jewelry, Suit,Wallets,and … --- ## [Magnetic blowouts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/magnetic-blowouts/1036)
**Author:** [@Engineer\_Bill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Engineer_Bill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2008, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/magnetic-blowouts/1036 "2008-11-26T23:21:43Z")
I have seen these discussed, but The contactor sources, including Kelly and several Ev parts pages, sell several type of contactors, but none with magnetic blowouts. Or the contactors need the blowouts ordered seperately… --- ## [EV in Orlando](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-in-orlando/1047)
**Author:** [@messer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/messer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-in-orlando/1047 "2008-11-21T12:51:23Z")
I am going to Orlando in December. Is there any interesting things about EV´s in Orlando? Is there any cars to test? Best regards Martin www.evtest.dk --- ## [Product feedback](https://community.electricforum.com/t/product-feedback/1045)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2008, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/product-feedback/1045 "2008-11-20T15:04:37Z")
Mr Moderator; How about a section on members experiences with various vendors and products? tommyt --- ## [Basic Contactor Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/basic-contactor-question/1022)
**Author:** [@modmoradi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/modmoradi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2008, 11:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/basic-contactor-question/1022 "2008-11-15T11:40:00Z")
This may be kind of a dumb question, but what rating of contactor do I need? It's a 48v system, with a 700 amp controller. I've seen alot of people with 400 amp controllers, and 200 amp contactors... Should the amp rat… --- ## [Gas Station Raid](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gas-station-raid/1033)
**Author:** [@Killroy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Killroy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2008, 10:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gas-station-raid/1033 "2008-11-11T10:12:01Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nnx2Wv4T1o\[/ame\] --- ## [Low Speed Vehicle Electric Cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/low-speed-vehicle-electric-cars/1028)
**Author:** [@greenguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/greenguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2008, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/low-speed-vehicle-electric-cars/1028 "2008-11-01T12:57:54Z")
Hi Everyone: I just want to spread the word out there that LSV electric cars are coming to the states. We have a variety of different models of cars that can be 100% customized. We are still working on our website, but… --- ## [EV nubie, Can I bounce some ideas off ya](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-nubie-can-i-bounce-some-ideas-off-ya/1018)
**Author:** [@eloesser](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eloesser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2008, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-nubie-can-i-bounce-some-ideas-off-ya/1018 "2008-10-30T16:31:57Z")
Currently I am in the pre-design phase of an extended conversion project. I want to build a performance EV with multiple power sources. Theoretically I would use a battery w/ a capacitor for every day driving, an ICE ge… --- ## [Hub Motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hub-motors/315)
**Author:** [@Al-Bundy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Al-Bundy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2008, 11:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hub-motors/315 "2008-10-29T11:16:57Z")
I am looking for a hub motor that will take a golf cart size lawn tire. Does anyone know where I might find this size of hub motor? --- ## [Motor theory](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-theory/1009)
**Author:** [@U4edot](https://community.electricforum.com/u/U4edot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2008, 9:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-theory/1009 "2008-10-29T09:56:55Z")
From what I'm seeing is all the AC motors are using a sine wave, or multiple sine waves to power them. But why? When the shaft magnet passes the coil, the field is at its strongest and creates the most torque. However af… --- ## [De-Sulfating](https://community.electricforum.com/t/de-sulfating/1024)
**Author:** [@Timmy\_Z](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Timmy_Z)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2008, 9:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/de-sulfating/1024 "2008-10-29T09:45:28Z")
So give me the pros and cons of battery De-Sulfating. I have two of my twelve batteries that are bad. They are about a year old so barring the warranty issues, what do you think? [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=37) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=39)