# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=43 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 44 --- ## [I saw a (silver) Tesla roadster today!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-saw-a-silver-tesla-roadster-today/663)
**Author:** [@Lectrol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lectrol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2008, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-saw-a-silver-tesla-roadster-today/663 "2008-05-11T21:25:46Z")
...And some guy in a rocket suit flew over it! And i'm not even lying!:stuck\_out\_tongue: The main charactor in the movie "Ironman" Has a sexy silver tesla roadster (among other equally sexy cars) Unfortunatly he never dr… --- ## [Concept design... Your Thoughts Please](https://community.electricforum.com/t/concept-design-your-thoughts-please/539)
**Author:** [@Russell\_Kolber](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Russell_Kolber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2008, 5:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/concept-design-your-thoughts-please/539 "2008-05-01T05:26:53Z")
Greetings - Just bought this, and would like to hear some feedback on the design... Do you think it would make a good electric car? And by good, I mean commercial and marketable to the public... Thanks, Russ --- ## [Electric motorcycle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-motorcycle/641)
**Author:** [@nx37602](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nx37602)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2008, 11:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-motorcycle/641 "2008-04-28T11:06:18Z")
I caught this item on the news about an electric rechargeable motorcycle. I'm not sure if it will catch on, but it seems to perform well. http://www.instantriverside.com/riverside-news/inland-empire-news/the-electric-… --- ## [A Great site for finding more music that you like](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-great-site-for-finding-more-music-that-you-like/349)
**Author:** [@FEUS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FEUS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2008, 6:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-great-site-for-finding-more-music-that-you-like/349 "2008-04-23T06:16:28Z")
www.pandora.com I told insane diego about it and he loved it so I figured i would let the rest of you know about it too. what you do is you type in the name of a song or a name of a band/artist and it will play other s… --- ## [This is where you find the deals! Example: Combo 60v 1000w $70](https://community.electricforum.com/t/this-is-where-you-find-the-deals-example-combo-60v-1000w-70/628)
**Author:** [@lazzer408](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lazzer408)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/this-is-where-you-find-the-deals-example-combo-60v-1000w-70/628 "2008-04-22T17:20:47Z")
I'd like to start a thread to help people find the good deals. Here is one for example: Speed control WITH throttle and matching dummy grip for $70. 60v 1000w (Max Current 60 - 100 Amps) http://tncscooters.com/pr… --- ## [EV'er in Illinois](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ever-in-illinois/625)
**Author:** [@lazzer408](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lazzer408)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2008, 1:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ever-in-illinois/625 "2008-04-22T01:01:15Z")
Being that this is Illinois...all the cherries have to be popped. Hello fellow flatlanders! :smiley: --- ## [Mixing Batteries?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mixing-batteries/616)
**Author:** [@modmoradi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/modmoradi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mixing-batteries/616 "2008-04-15T18:30:22Z")
Hi! I'm ready to go with my EV, but I just need to buy batteries. I decided to use Optima Yellow Tops, but I had one question: Is it bad to mix batteries with different AH ratings, or does the AH just get combined? My… --- ## [Some basic questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-basic-questions/603)
**Author:** [@kermzu](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kermzu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2008, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-basic-questions/603 "2008-04-11T14:49:03Z")
I'm just doing some research into a sporty conversion. I've read a lot of this forum and other places. I am pretty new to all of this. These are probably stupid questions but.. I see for example the WarP 9" has a ma… --- ## [Multimeter question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/multimeter-question/607)
**Author:** [@Paul51480](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Paul51480)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/multimeter-question/607 "2008-04-10T19:27:40Z")
I have a 300A meter with a 300A/75mv shunt. Can anyone tell me how to read the amperage with a multimeter? I know there is a way to do but I have no Idea how. I just want to double check my amp meter and make sure its co… --- ## [Major tax deduction in congress -- action needed!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/major-tax-deduction-in-congress-action-needed/606)
**Author:** [@Rei](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rei)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 11:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/major-tax-deduction-in-congress-action-needed/606 "2008-04-10T11:03:01Z")
Hi; new here. I'm an EV enthusiast on a waiting list for an Aptera, and I've run into some information regarding a potential tax deduction that I felt I needed to pass on, so I registered on the forum. H.R. 5351 Renewa… --- ## [Does anyone know](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-anyone-know/604)
**Author:** [@jimminy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jimminy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-anyone-know/604 "2008-04-09T14:59:43Z")
I'm trying to figure out a few things and maybe someone here can help with some numbers. I don't need exact numbers and maybe not even totally complete, but numbers I can use to begin zeroing in on exact numbers. How… --- ## [Controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/controller/587)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/controller/587 "2008-04-06T15:09:09Z")
How much trouble will I be in by feeding my 72V controller 84V? tommyt --- ## [Weight to Energy ratio](https://community.electricforum.com/t/weight-to-energy-ratio/600)
**Author:** [@jl\_pledger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jl_pledger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 12:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/weight-to-energy-ratio/600 "2008-04-05T00:25:55Z")
Hello all, I am new to this forum, but enjoy it all the same. I am thinking about building a 3 wheeled motorcycle EV, but I am wondering about what kinds of things I will have to add. for instance, for one seat, (I weigh… --- ## [Budget build, is it possible?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/budget-build-is-it-possible/594)
**Author:** [@dragonwings](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dragonwings)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2008, 6:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/budget-build-is-it-possible/594 "2008-04-02T06:05:50Z")
hi everyone ive done alot of looking around here, but have been noticeing that alot of people have spent or are spending horrendious amounts of money on their conversions. my father and i are wanting to do a simple basic… --- ## [Different methods of charging or maintaining power](https://community.electricforum.com/t/different-methods-of-charging-or-maintaining-power/586)
**Author:** [@shakitup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/shakitup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/different-methods-of-charging-or-maintaining-power/586 "2008-03-27T13:53:50Z")
I'm not a scientist, or very smart, for that matter, but I had an idea and wanted to post it to see if anyone else thinks it might work. the idea is this: one of the big drawbacks to most ev's is there range. what about … --- ## [New to the ev](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-ev/589)
**Author:** [@rabbitsfoot](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rabbitsfoot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-ev/589 "2008-03-26T19:57:00Z")
say i bought a vovlo sationwagon and wanted to convert it to an ev. what you recommend doing/researching. i have about a $7,500 budget. is there any way i can make this work::: any info would be great! thanks. --- ## [Zap - X](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zap-x/311)
**Author:** [@inSANe\_DIEGO](https://community.electricforum.com/u/inSANe_DIEGO)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zap-x/311 "2008-03-26T15:43:55Z")
http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=4560 Does anyone think this car will be a reality? Some of Zap's claims / goals seem pretty ambitious. I like the AWD concept created by using four smaller motors. The 10 min… --- ## [Is it worth pursuing?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-it-worth-pursuing/579)
**Author:** [@muddy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/muddy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2008, 6:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-it-worth-pursuing/579 "2008-03-21T06:18:26Z")
Hello, I’m new to the forum, as well as new to EV’s, I just started researching last week. I have a 1993 jeep wrangler that I’m thinking about converting to electric. In my searching, I have found some info on a few je… --- ## [Anyone here](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-here/576)
**Author:** [@69fordf100](https://community.electricforum.com/u/69fordf100)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2008, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-here/576 "2008-03-16T20:40:42Z")
i'm from lacombe, la looking to see if anyone else in louisiana is on here --- ## [Considering Tesla](https://community.electricforum.com/t/considering-tesla/558)
**Author:** [@anghrist](https://community.electricforum.com/u/anghrist)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2008, 11:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/considering-tesla/558 "2008-03-16T11:49:40Z")
I'm wondering if I should contact Tesla Motors. I know that I can benefit them as an analytical thinker/engineer/scientist. I tend to generate new ideas and solutions anytime I find room for improvement. My real conc… --- ## [Car Evolution](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-evolution/575)
**Author:** [@fishonanon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/fishonanon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2008, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-evolution/575 "2008-03-15T17:14:22Z")
Hello everyone, I'm looking at going to work for an EV company that sells many different makes and models of EV. Miles and Zenn are a couple of the makes I will be working with. I will be in charge of Marketing and Sal… --- ## [100 mile per Charge Club](https://community.electricforum.com/t/100-mile-per-charge-club/491)
**Author:** [@Quest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Quest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2008, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/100-mile-per-charge-club/491 "2008-03-14T13:48:39Z")
http://www.grassrootsev.com/100club.htm To become a member of our exclusive 100 mile Per Charge Club We need a picture of the capable electric vehicle (The vehicle must go 100 miles on a charge within 10 hours) with the … --- ## [Sprockets and Gear Calculation question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sprockets-and-gear-calculation-question/571)
**Author:** [@TJ213](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJ213)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2008, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sprockets-and-gear-calculation-question/571 "2008-03-11T14:29:22Z")
Where do you guys get your sprockets? I need one for an ADC-4009 motor. I was also wondering about gear calculations, can I just divide the number of teeth on my front sprocket by the number on my rear one and then mul… --- ## [Us road tax](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-road-tax/561)
**Author:** [@vlady](https://community.electricforum.com/u/vlady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2008, 6:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-road-tax/561 "2008-03-07T06:58:08Z")
hi everyone, i am a newbie here, this is my first post. i was on another forum, making headway talking about evs,making my points about effiency and all, espec. since the price of gas keeps climbing. this guy comes b… --- ## [Revolutionary concept vehicle electric,hybird or not](https://community.electricforum.com/t/revolutionary-concept-vehicle-electric-hybird-or-not/562)
**Author:** [@shocker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/shocker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/revolutionary-concept-vehicle-electric-hybird-or-not/562 "2008-03-04T21:48:58Z")
Hi this is not just another newbie question,so here goes . I have designed a new TYPE of vehicle it is a hybird of a motorcycle and a car thats all I can say about it now .My question is how should it be powered the con… --- ## [Graduate project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/graduate-project/554)
**Author:** [@anghrist](https://community.electricforum.com/u/anghrist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2008, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/graduate-project/554 "2008-03-03T17:41:45Z")
Hey folks, I have some applications ideas for an EV and will be embarking on the conversion of a new vehicle after I secure funding and sponsorship. My intention is to work closely with other participants if possible … --- ## [12v batteries in series with two motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-batteries-in-series-with-two-motors/555)
**Author:** [@jyracing](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jyracing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 3:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-batteries-in-series-with-two-motors/555 "2008-02-28T03:28:50Z")
Hello, I am building my own 24v trike. Power will be provided by two 12 volt batteries in series. Because of the logistics of the batteries and motors I was hoping I could attach one 24 volt motor to either end of the ba… --- ## [Post Electric car pics here!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/post-electric-car-pics-here/287)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 8:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/post-electric-car-pics-here/287 "2008-02-27T08:45:03Z")
Just thought it would be fun to start a Electric car pics thread. Post your electric car pics! --- ## [New to EVforum. Questions for ABC, TC, etc](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-evforum-questions-for-abc-tc-etc/552)
**Author:** [@gilee](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gilee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2008, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-evforum-questions-for-abc-tc-etc/552 "2008-02-25T16:28:00Z")
Hello everyone, I am new to EV world. I been thinking about starting a new project on converting a car to electric for 2 years now. And if I am going to do it, I want to pick a car that will last long and provide comfo… --- ## [My lil' Ebike](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-lil-ebike/546)
**Author:** [@Noobster](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Noobster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2008, 4:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-lil-ebike/546 "2008-02-23T04:59:27Z")
So I'm 22 and going to college. School is only 8 miles away and gas prices and maintence for my 1.6 elantra is making me even more broke. I ride my bike every night for the exercise and just to burn off energy and I got… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=42) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=44)