# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=45 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 46 --- ## [Just Joined](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-joined/447)
**Author:** [@BillT](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BillT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 8:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-joined/447 "2007-11-07T08:26:09Z")
I've been interested in electric vehicles for some time now. I have considered them before, but got more interested when I worked in a warehouse driving electric forklifts back in '91. The one I drove was fairly new an… --- ## [For Sale Brand New Nikkon Dx2 Digital Camera $220usd](https://community.electricforum.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-nikkon-dx2-digital-camera-220usd/448)
**Author:** [@dada](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dada)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2007, 4:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/for-sale-brand-new-nikkon-dx2-digital-camera-220usd/448 "2007-11-05T04:38:19Z")
We are offering in our products, which are: Varieties of Mobile Phones, Computers and accessories, Electronics (Plasma TVs, Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Video Games, I-Pods Nanos and other Mp3 and Mp4 players). All avail… --- ## [Hybrids Do They Really Have A Future](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrids-do-they-really-have-a-future/404)
**Author:** [@grrenman456](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grrenman456)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2007, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hybrids-do-they-really-have-a-future/404 "2007-11-02T14:57:18Z")
How many people really think that owning a hybrid car will help the environment ? I mean look at all these hybrids here http://www.topgreencars.com/ would owning one really save a tree ? --- ## [Electric Pusher...Is there such an animal?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-pusher-is-there-such-an-animal/446)
**Author:** [@2x2hob](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2x2hob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2007, 6:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-pusher-is-there-such-an-animal/446 "2007-11-02T06:37:35Z")
My question is that I have seen internal combustion engine (ICE) pushers used with EVs but never the other way around, why? (FYI: I define a pusher as a powered trailer that is "towed" by a vehicle to provide greater ran… --- ## [EV insurance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-insurance/290)
**Author:** [@ggmoelle](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ggmoelle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2007, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-insurance/290 "2007-11-01T16:10:03Z")
Since I am interested in buying an EV pickup, I called my insurance company and several others also and they all said "no" to insurance for any converted vehicle. Is there any insurance companies that will insure an EV?… --- ## [Avatars anyone?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/avatars-anyone/442)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2007, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/avatars-anyone/442 "2007-10-31T17:36:52Z")
Just out of curiosity, would it be possible to enable avatars on this forum? Patrick, --- ## [Guidance Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/guidance-question/441)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2007, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/guidance-question/441 "2007-10-31T17:33:01Z")
It's been my dream to become an electric car engineer for years, and soon, I'm going to have to apply to Cegep (College). I was hoping to know if any of you would know any specific programs I should get in to. I know tha… --- ## [Top 10 fuel-efficient new vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-10-fuel-efficient-new-vehicles/429)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2007, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-10-fuel-efficient-new-vehicles/429 "2007-10-19T15:54:50Z")
I was reading a article on msn today. They listed the most fuel-efficient new vehicles according to EPA fuel economy data. Here are the top 10 fuel-efficient vehicles for 2008, based on EPA fuel economy data for combi… --- ## [Honda to unveil hybrid sports car at Auto Show](https://community.electricforum.com/t/honda-to-unveil-hybrid-sports-car-at-auto-show/422)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2007, 11:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/honda-to-unveil-hybrid-sports-car-at-auto-show/422 "2007-10-18T11:15:22Z")
By YURI KAGEYAMA, AP Business Writer TOKYO - Hybrids don't have to sacrifice looks to be environmentally friendly — they can be muscular and stylish, too. That's the message Honda hopes to send at this month's Tokyo au… --- ## [Old EV commercial?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/old-ev-commercial/417)
**Author:** [@simon\_C](https://community.electricforum.com/u/simon_C)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/old-ev-commercial/417 "2007-10-17T21:33:04Z")
i have vague memories of an old electric car ad on TV like 8-10 years ago. it was a real scenario type of commercial with real people not actors. A woman was driving a yellow EV of some sort and pulls into a gas station.… --- ## [Battery question and motor response](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-question-and-motor-response/400)
**Author:** [@acidweb00](https://community.electricforum.com/u/acidweb00)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2007, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-question-and-motor-response/400 "2007-10-17T13:08:36Z")
i have alot of questions about making an EV conversion but first need some help. Can you use both 6 volt and 12 volt batteries on seperate packs on one motor by using the 6 volt batteries for low speeds 0-40 and then t… --- ## [Google hybrid car locks into grid](https://community.electricforum.com/t/google-hybrid-car-locks-into-grid/421)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2007, 11:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/google-hybrid-car-locks-into-grid/421 "2007-10-13T11:35:36Z")
Here is a reprint of a news story I ran across while surfing the net. ---------Reprint News Story-------------- NOT content with seeking to control the information superhighway, Google wants to influence what kind of … --- ## [Where's that Geo!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheres-that-geo/419)
**Author:** [@lazzer408](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lazzer408)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2007, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheres-that-geo/419 "2007-10-12T13:33:19Z")
Hi. I built an EV Geo Metro a few years ago and I heard it's in Newyork. Does anyone know of a light blue '91-ish EV Geo? It used a Baldor series DC motor and a Sevcon controller. Originally it was from Roundlake Illinoi… --- ## [Good EV1 story](https://community.electricforum.com/t/good-ev1-story/420)
**Author:** [@robyn1234](https://community.electricforum.com/u/robyn1234)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2007, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/good-ev1-story/420 "2007-10-12T12:42:13Z")
c/o Chelsea Sexton at Plug In America ... http://www.orato.com/podium/2007/09/28/jumpstarting-electric-car --- ## [Electric Motor Dyno](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-motor-dyno/371)
**Author:** [@schembo2000](https://community.electricforum.com/u/schembo2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2007, 6:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-motor-dyno/371 "2007-10-11T06:43:53Z")
We're building an electric go-kart and need to get our motor on a dyno to test how much power it will pull from the power source. does anybody know of any electric motor dynos in the metro detroit area? motor specs: AC… --- ## [Great link](https://community.electricforum.com/t/great-link/415)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2007, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/great-link/415 "2007-10-09T18:45:30Z")
Just came across a swell site. "EVAlbum" Pictures and descriptions of oodles of EV's. I am scratching my head, tho, how come the other guys are getting 50-60 mph out of 72V systems when I can only get 34mph. … --- ## [New Electric Concept Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-concept-car/412)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2007, 7:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-concept-car/412 "2007-10-08T07:43:22Z")
Nissan unvailed the Pivo 2 concept car electric car , their is no reverse since you can pivot the cabin 360 degrees and the wheel 90. Very interesting. \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpbxp1vZ\_88\[/ame\] \[ame\]http… --- ## [Cruising Amperage](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cruising-amperage/392)
**Author:** [@Lectrol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lectrol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cruising-amperage/392 "2007-09-16T20:52:12Z")
I am trying to put togeather some rough estimates on distance to dead milage. Could you please post how many amps the motor pulls at cruising freeway speeds? Along with your motor size and size of vehicle. Thank you! --- ## [Motor speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-speed/399)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2007, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-speed/399 "2007-09-12T22:01:03Z")
Lets talk about motors. I know that the speed (rpm) of an ac motor is dependant upon number of poles and supply frequency. What (if anything) limits the speed of a series wound dc motor. … --- ## [Electric Vehicle Conversion Lecture & Demo. San Luis Obispo (Central Coast), CA](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicle-conversion-lecture-demo-san-luis-obispo-central-coast-ca/397)
**Author:** [@alehander](https://community.electricforum.com/u/alehander)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2007, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicle-conversion-lecture-demo-san-luis-obispo-central-coast-ca/397 "2007-09-12T21:04:05Z")
Hello, folks. The following event will take place in San Luis Obispo (Central Coast), CA. It is free and open to all interested parties; registration is required. \* Could your car be converted to run on batteries inste… --- ## [Hmm.. does my cordless mower count](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hmm-does-my-cordless-mower-count/358)
**Author:** [@RecoveringPetroholic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RecoveringPetroholic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2007, 4:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hmm-does-my-cordless-mower-count/358 "2007-09-12T04:31:36Z")
Hmm.. does my cordless mower count as 'vehicle'?? If not, please excuse me, but this was the most knowledgable and supportive forum I came across... Also pardon my obvious lack of experience with electrical systems! :o… --- ## [Jacksonville, FL ready to begin a project?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jacksonville-fl-ready-to-begin-a-project/402)
**Author:** [@2cargarage](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2cargarage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2007, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jacksonville-fl-ready-to-begin-a-project/402 "2007-09-10T20:25:58Z")
Anyone with electric vehicle conversion experience? I am looking for someone with experience in the process or someone willing to learn with me and help share in the cost of the conversion. I have a vehicle to convert. A… --- ## [Alltrax](https://community.electricforum.com/t/alltrax/393)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thomson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom_Thomson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2007, 8:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/alltrax/393 "2007-09-04T08:37:03Z")
Want to know how much I enjoyed buying an Alltrax controller? PM me. tommyt --- ## [AZ EV's!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/az-evs/396)
**Author:** [@Lectrol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lectrol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2007, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/az-evs/396 "2007-09-03T13:34:01Z")
Anyone else have an EV in AZ? I have my VW fox ev that is half way through construction. --- ## [Youtube video test](https://community.electricforum.com/t/youtube-video-test/373)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2007, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/youtube-video-test/373 "2007-08-14T16:30:19Z")
\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqqtJpfZElQ\[/ame\] ok if this works all you do is post the link and it will automatically show the video. If you want to add youtube video to any post just past the url . \>\>\>\>Do n… --- ## [Video of Electric Cars and Motorcycles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/video-of-electric-cars-and-motorcycles/368)
**Author:** [@neohippie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/neohippie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 9:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/video-of-electric-cars-and-motorcycles/368 "2007-08-13T09:29:11Z")
I haven't seen a thread yet on this (maybe I overlooked it) so here it goes. Here are some videos I found on Youtube pertaining to Electric cars and motorcycles. Very intersteing if you ask me. If you have seen these… --- ## [120 Amp Battery Charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/120-amp-battery-charger/377)
**Author:** [@addicted](https://community.electricforum.com/u/addicted)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2007, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/120-amp-battery-charger/377 "2007-08-11T18:04:29Z")
I have a freind I'm helping design a hybrid system for a little sprite. He wants more range and as noted in another thread you can use a genset to power yourself along for those days you travel more than 30 miles. We… --- ## [Places to buy parts in NY](https://community.electricforum.com/t/places-to-buy-parts-in-ny/376)
**Author:** [@gregor413](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gregor413)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2007, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/places-to-buy-parts-in-ny/376 "2007-08-11T14:55:40Z")
Well so far I have not found any yet. This leads me to believe I should start looking into opening a place of my own. LOL I wish. So who knows of a place for motors, or controlers? --- ## [Im here](https://community.electricforum.com/t/im-here/359)
**Author:** [@gregor413](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gregor413)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2007, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/im-here/359 "2007-08-10T15:18:36Z")
Ok so im here. anyone else in NY? Just puttin it out there, if anyone needs EV help or mechanics assistance I am available. --- ## [Lightnin'!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lightnin/363)
**Author:** [@Olie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Olie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2007, 8:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lightnin/363 "2007-08-04T08:14:25Z")
http://www.lightningcarcompany.com/ http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=15408&url= AltairNano battery packs In wheel motors Sports car sexyness 700+ BHP 0-60 under 4 seconds 130mph top speed Range of 250 miles Charg… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=44) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=46)