# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [UK’s first electric lane coming next year](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uk-s-first-electric-lane-coming-next-year/6395)
**Author:** [@Rachel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rachel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 5:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uk-s-first-electric-lane-coming-next-year/6395 "2016-10-06T05:51:24Z")
Finally happening! I'd call it a sucess! https://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/the-uk-s-first-electric-vehicle-only-lane-is-coming-next-year?76542rh --- ## [Gizmo Auto Cycle for sale!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gizmo-auto-cycle-for-sale/6396)
**Author:** [@robert](https://community.electricforum.com/u/robert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gizmo-auto-cycle-for-sale/6396 "2016-10-05T14:52:38Z")
Hello .electricforum members. I own & meticulously maintain a mint condition all electric three wheeled auto cycle called the "Gizmo". I have it for sale right now on Craig-list: System will not allow me to put crag lis… --- ## [UC Berkeley class project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uc-berkeley-class-project/6387)
**Author:** [@Caroline](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Caroline)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 8:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uc-berkeley-class-project/6387 "2016-09-30T08:54:17Z")
Hi There, I am Caroline, a Ph.D. student at UC Berkeley. For the past 3 years I have researched optimization methods to charge/discharge Electric vehicles and integrate them safely in the distribution grid. For a cla… --- ## [Did you see the fastest Electric Car in the World?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-see-the-fastest-electric-car-in-the-world/6380)
**Author:** [@jkelly](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jkelly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 5:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-see-the-fastest-electric-car-in-the-world/6380 "2016-09-29T05:32:43Z")
Venturi VBB-3 established two \[new world speed records\](Venturi VBB-3 established two new FIA world speed records for an electric vehicle – 341.4 miles per hour (549.43 km/h)) for an electric vehicle with 341.4 miles per… --- ## [Programming 2001GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programming-2001gem/6381)
**Author:** [@Kc\_weld\_shop](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kc_weld_shop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programming-2001gem/6381 "2016-09-26T17:36:14Z")
I'm looking for the magic magnet and looking to reprogram my controller? --- ## [New to EVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-evs/6383)
**Author:** [@SoloRollin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SoloRollin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-evs/6383 "2016-09-26T17:19:16Z")
Hi. I'm Dale. I've got a reservation for a Electra Meccanica Solo. It's scheduled to arrive sometime before 3Q of '17. I'm curious about EVs in general and this looks like a treasure trove of knowledge. --- ## [Uniti, the new Swedish EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uniti-the-new-swedish-ev/6359)
**Author:** [@Sebastian](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sebastian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uniti-the-new-swedish-ev/6359 "2016-09-16T02:26:06Z")
Hi, My name is Sebastian and I work for the Swedish electric vehicle startup Uniti Sweden from Lund. Out of a strong desire to change urban mobility, we are currently developing a high-tech electric city car. We beli… --- ## [Uber goes green with electric cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uber-goes-green-with-electric-cars/6344)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 6:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uber-goes-green-with-electric-cars/6344 "2016-09-09T06:42:09Z")
Car sharing giant Uber has announced plans to introduce an array of electric vehicles in the UK. At the start of September the company introduced electric vehicles to its London fleet and this will be rolled out to at le… --- ## [Insurance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/insurance/6341)
**Author:** [@gayehood](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gayehood)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/insurance/6341 "2016-09-07T16:49:54Z")
I have today received our G Wiz from Ric at EV workshop!! I want three of us to be insured for this mighty midget. Where please can you advise for affordable insurance? My daughter would drive this on her provisional l… --- ## [Getting a title in VA](https://community.electricforum.com/t/getting-a-title-in-va/6337)
**Author:** [@hakalugi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hakalugi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 9:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/getting-a-title-in-va/6337 "2016-09-06T09:47:45Z")
Can anyone describe their experience with titling a DIY EV (conversion) in the state of VA to make it street legal? --- ## [Programming](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programming/6334)
**Author:** [@Kc\_weld\_shop](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kc_weld_shop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programming/6334 "2016-09-05T19:15:17Z")
Hey I would like to get some input on getting my GEM electric car programmed to reach the speeds of 40mph if someone could help me out. Thanks --- ## [Hub Morors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hub-morors/6331)
**Author:** [@Alfons](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Alfons)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hub-morors/6331 "2016-09-04T22:25:15Z")
For my opinion the present trend of electric vehicles is going a conservative mechanical way. With wheel hub motors the mechanic would disappear i.e. no diff no gearbox no drive shafts only 4 motors with a reasonable KW … --- ## [Nissan extends free charging promotion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-extends-free-charging-promotion/6184)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-extends-free-charging-promotion/6184 "2016-08-31T17:33:12Z")
Nissan's "no charge to charge" promotion has been extended to include 11 new markets including Las Vegas, Cleveland and Detroit. Those who buy or lease a Nissan all-electric vehicle will now be entitled to 2 years of fre… --- ## [Charging In Public: Tesla vs Other EVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-in-public-tesla-vs-other-evs/5907)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-in-public-tesla-vs-other-evs/5907 "2016-08-31T14:43:18Z")
This article has been republished with the consent of the author (original article Charging in Public: Tesla vs Other EVs | CleanTechnica). Electric vehicles (EVs) are still a relatively new technology on roads around … --- ## [Buying a used EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-a-used-ev/6229)
**Author:** [@MercuryFE](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MercuryFE)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-a-used-ev/6229 "2016-08-28T20:36:50Z")
I'm new to the forum, and have been asked to post about my recent used Chevy Volt buying experience. To be honest, I always wanted an EV to stay ahead of the times and keep up with the technology. When gas prices rose a … --- ## [All Electric Classic Camper](https://community.electricforum.com/t/all-electric-classic-camper/6310)
**Author:** [@edubindie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/edubindie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 7:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/all-electric-classic-camper/6310 "2016-08-24T07:13:45Z")
Hi. Please share and check out our Kickstarter project to convert a classic camper to all-electric. Some rewards are limited so be quick. Thank you in advance for bringing this dream to a reality! Just go to the Kickstar… --- ## [Ruff+tuff](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-tuff/6303)
**Author:** [@slickrick\_t](https://community.electricforum.com/u/slickrick_t)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 8:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-tuff/6303 "2016-08-23T08:16:58Z")
I have a 2010 ev2 for the street I have a switch under the seat on right side. It said on +off can any of you tell me what it is for. --- ## [California Mandatory EV Production Bill Shorted Out](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-mandatory-ev-production-bill-shorted-out/6298)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 4:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-mandatory-ev-production-bill-shorted-out/6298 "2016-08-19T04:48:29Z")
Opposition Thwarts California Bill for Zero-Emissions Vehicles What say you? Rodney --- ## [China reports massive increase in electric car sales](https://community.electricforum.com/t/china-reports-massive-increase-in-electric-car-sales/6264)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/china-reports-massive-increase-in-electric-car-sales/6264 "2016-08-17T02:52:10Z")
Electric car sales in China, which include pure electric vehicles and hybrids, increased by a massive 162% in the first half of 2016. The split was 134,000 electric vehicles and 36,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. W… --- ## [How Old Are We](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-old-are-we/5586)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2016, 7:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-old-are-we/5586 "2016-08-07T07:18:17Z")
Might be interesting to know see the range of our ages --- ## [How bad is it...?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-bad-is-it/901)
**Author:** [@hobbes28](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hobbes28)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 10:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-bad-is-it/901 "2016-08-06T10:55:52Z")
I find myself getting disgusted lately when watching television and see these new commercials advertising the Silverado pickup stating how good the fuel economy is. How bad is it that a company as large as GM is happy t… --- ## [Everybody needs funny](https://community.electricforum.com/t/everybody-needs-funny/437)
**Author:** [@Stimpy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Stimpy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 6:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/everybody-needs-funny/437 "2016-08-06T06:46:13Z")
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/24/kamikaze\_squirrel/ make sure to keep this new threat away from your batteries while they are gassing! --- ## [Can we make it?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-we-make-it/4423)
**Author:** [@MoonDancer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MoonDancer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-we-make-it/4423 "2016-08-05T22:34:36Z")
I live in Nevada City City, Ca, my wife and I would like to make a trip to Sierraville Hot Springs. There's level2 charging stations in Truckee but with the elevation change 2,477 to 5,817 I questioning if we can make it… --- ## [Good Guy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/good-guy/5665)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/good-guy/5665 "2016-08-05T22:31:05Z")
Have a young guy named Jason in our area that is better than outstanding at Paint Less Dent removal. A couple of months ago he took 5 dents out of my hobby car for $125. This is a better than reasonable price and he di… --- ## [Where are you from?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-are-you-from/305)
**Author:** [@FEUS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FEUS)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-are-you-from/305 "2016-08-05T22:22:37Z")
In an effort to help this site get a little more post friendly and get some more active members in here, where are you from? I'm from Lemont, IL and I just bought a house in Romeoville, IL so i will be moving there lat… --- ## [Old Car Movies](https://community.electricforum.com/t/old-car-movies/5726)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 5:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/old-car-movies/5726 "2016-08-03T05:14:44Z")
I have always been a car nut, anybody else? TVRAACA Old Car Movies --- ## [Kid driving Ferrari in India goes viral!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kid-driving-ferrari-in-india-goes-viral/3371)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 5:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kid-driving-ferrari-in-india-goes-viral/3371 "2016-08-03T05:14:08Z")
How crazy is this :- \[ame=http://youtu.be/Tm2xgHeULSc\]ferrari kidz @shoba city thrissur kerala - YouTube\[/ame\] --- ## [Low voltage sells](https://community.electricforum.com/t/low-voltage-sells/6006)
**Author:** [@immigrant](https://community.electricforum.com/u/immigrant)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 5:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/low-voltage-sells/6006 "2016-08-03T05:12:06Z")
i just purchased this sells from Electric car company. what should i do? --- ## [Should the UK remain in the EU?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-the-uk-remain-in-the-eu/6104)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 5:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-the-uk-remain-in-the-eu/6104 "2016-08-03T05:11:36Z")
As we approach the UK referendum on continued membership of the EU, should the UK stay or go? Would it impact the “special” relationship with the US? Would the UK be a stronger trading nation if it was outside the EU? … --- ## [The unborn deserve a chance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-unborn-deserve-a-chance/6085)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 5:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-unborn-deserve-a-chance/6085 "2016-08-03T05:10:21Z")
How about we outlaw abortion and require the child to be supported and raised for 2 years. If after 2 years the mother still doesn't want the child she can euthanize him/her with no penalty? What say you? [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=5)