# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=5 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Dream job](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dream-job/5678)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 5:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dream-job/5678 "2016-08-03T05:09:50Z")
What is you dream job? Mine was a stockbroker and I lived that dream for 14 years before I decided to leave the markets and get married - never regretted it and so glad I got to live my dream. --- ## [EV REAL cons](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-real-cons/6267)
**Author:** [@Yago](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Yago)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 11:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-real-cons/6267 "2016-07-25T11:52:14Z")
Hello: I just wanted to know if someone can point out some problems that they have been having as EV users on a daily basis. Because there are a lot of thinks said but I think that most of them will be different seen fr… --- ## [Problem with friends ICE Vauxhall Zafira](https://community.electricforum.com/t/problem-with-friends-ice-vauxhall-zafira/6262)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 10:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/problem-with-friends-ice-vauxhall-zafira/6262 "2016-07-24T10:18:36Z")
I thought I would post this on behalf of a friend who is having problems with their petrol/gasoline fuelled Vauxhall Zafira. A few days ago the car service light came on just after the car became very sluggish when pul… --- ## [Entrepreneur David Lloyd enters UK electric car market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/entrepreneur-david-lloyd-enters-uk-electric-car-market/6260)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 8:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/entrepreneur-david-lloyd-enters-uk-electric-car-market/6260 "2016-07-24T08:17:12Z")
Leisure entrepreneur David Lloyd has announced plans to enter the UK electric car market with a company called EV Hub. He plans to introduce an array of charging stations across the UK which will be located beside coffee… --- ## [Audi plans three electric vehicle models by 2020](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-plans-three-electric-vehicle-models-by-2020/6256)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 7:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-plans-three-electric-vehicle-models-by-2020/6256 "2016-07-24T07:17:33Z")
As demand for electric cars goes from strength to strength, Audi has today confirmed that it will have three electric vehicle models available by 2020. The company also believes electric cars will account for between 25%… --- ## [Need Some Info/Help Please About A Motor?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-some-info-help-please-about-a-motor/6240)
**Author:** [@warpig23](https://community.electricforum.com/u/warpig23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 6:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-some-info-help-please-about-a-motor/6240 "2016-07-24T06:28:58Z")
I have been trying to find some info about a mars motor.So I figured I would ask the experts.I have a MARS Motor part # ME0201013101 but i can't seem to find anything with that exact part number on the internet.Found som… --- ## [Tesla close to SolarCity merger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-close-to-solarcity-merger/6254)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 6:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-close-to-solarcity-merger/6254 "2016-07-24T06:19:12Z")
As the merger of Elon Musk companies Tesla Motors and SolarCity moves one step closer is this in the best interests of Tesla shareholders? Full story here:- Exclusive: Tesla, SolarCity close to merger agreement | Reu… --- ## [Limited edition Morgan EV3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/limited-edition-morgan-ev3/6247)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2016, 5:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/limited-edition-morgan-ev3/6247 "2016-07-22T05:50:04Z")
Check out the details of this amazing Morgan EV3 with only a limited number to be manufactured:- Click here for details of Morgan EV3 Good to hear what you think? --- ## [Tesla autonomous driving also saves lives!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-autonomous-driving-also-saves-lives/6244)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-autonomous-driving-also-saves-lives/6244 "2016-07-21T15:18:09Z")
Very interested to see this on Elon Musk's Twitter account:- \[ame\]https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/756004029239472132\[/ame\] Not all bad new for the autonomous driving system! --- ## [Why can't Elon Musk finish a project before moving to the next?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-cant-elon-musk-finish-a-project-before-moving-to-the-next/6243)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-cant-elon-musk-finish-a-project-before-moving-to-the-next/6243 "2016-07-21T15:13:07Z")
There is no doubt that Elon Musk is one of the brightest business minds of this generation but why does he feel the need to keep pushing the envelope? Why can't he complete a project before he moves on to the next one? … --- ## [Formula E starting to have impact on electric car market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/formula-e-starting-to-have-impact-on-electric-car-market/6219)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/formula-e-starting-to-have-impact-on-electric-car-market/6219 "2016-07-18T13:35:18Z")
When serial entrepreneur Richard Branson this week suggested that all vehicles will be electric powered by 2030 he was ridiculed in some quarters. While this may be something of an ambitious target, going from 0.1% of to… --- ## [Would Tesla be better disabling autopilot for now?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-tesla-be-better-disabling-autopilot-for-now/6227)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-tesla-be-better-disabling-autopilot-for-now/6227 "2016-07-18T13:28:48Z")
There are serious concerns about the Tesla autopilot system many of which are misunderstandings about the situation and the service. However, might it be better for Tesla to disable the autopilot system while there is su… --- ## [3F EV looking to raise £150,000 in Crowd Funding offer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/3f-ev-looking-to-raise-150-000-in-crowd-funding-offer/6224)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 5:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/3f-ev-looking-to-raise-150-000-in-crowd-funding-offer/6224 "2016-07-18T05:41:56Z")
3F EV’s mission is to be the recognized leader in providing sustainable transport through the rental of vehicles that are 100% electric (zero emissions). The slow uptake in the use of electric cars is largely due to aver… --- ## [VW moving to EVs in a big way?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vw-moving-to-evs-in-a-big-way/6221)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vw-moving-to-evs-in-a-big-way/6221 "2016-07-17T23:13:14Z")
It looks as though VW is trying to reinvent itself with a substantial shift towards EVs over the next ten years. Will motorists ever forgive the company for the recent emissions scandal? Full story:- One in three VWs… --- ## [Russian authorities lift duty on electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/russian-authorities-lift-duty-on-electric-vehicles/6218)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 5:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/russian-authorities-lift-duty-on-electric-vehicles/6218 "2016-07-16T05:22:39Z")
The Russian authorities have confirmed plans to reintroduce an exemption on import duty for electric powered vehicles. The original exemption ran out early this year but it will be reintroduced in September 2016 with a p… --- ## ["Extended Range" Electric: Chevy Volt / Nissan Leaf](https://community.electricforum.com/t/extended-range-electric-chevy-volt-nissan-leaf/6211)
**Author:** [@cmethven](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cmethven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/extended-range-electric-chevy-volt-nissan-leaf/6211 "2016-07-15T12:55:34Z")
Doing a comparison and trying to get others opinions. When comparing the "Extended Range" Electric: Chevy Volt to the Nissan Leaf what components do you think are needed for either of these to become successful? What … --- ## [Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicles/6213)
**Author:** [@cmethven](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cmethven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicles/6213 "2016-07-14T19:36:29Z")
Learning about Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles and have questions I would like to ask to those more intelligent on this subject than myself. As these vehicles have started to come onto the market more, what additional… --- ## [Leeds City Council invests in 42 new electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leeds-city-council-invests-in-42-new-electric-vehicles/6206)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leeds-city-council-invests-in-42-new-electric-vehicles/6206 "2016-07-14T13:16:05Z")
Leeds City Council has today released the first of a batch of 42 new electric vehicles which will replace an array of hybrids and electric cars currently in use by the council. It is estimated that fuel savings in excess… --- ## [Does the Volkswagen emissions scandal help the electric car market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-the-volkswagen-emissions-scandal-help-the-electric-car-market/5339)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-the-volkswagen-emissions-scandal-help-the-electric-car-market/5339 "2016-07-14T13:15:18Z")
The Volkswagen emissions scandal, amid allegations that emissions test results were manipulated, has cast a very dark shadow on the company. If it turns out that these emission tests were manipulated does this help the e… --- ## [Need Help with Wheels and Tires](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-help-with-wheels-and-tires/6203)
**Author:** [@todd606](https://community.electricforum.com/u/todd606)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-help-with-wheels-and-tires/6203 "2016-07-13T17:53:27Z")
I know this is a question that is asked often BUT i need some support in reference to wheels and tires for a 2008 gem E4 i want to change the stock setup for new wheels and do not want to lift it or make major modificati… --- ## [UK government extremely keen on autonomous vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uk-government-extremely-keen-on-autonomous-vehicles/6201)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 9:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uk-government-extremely-keen-on-autonomous-vehicles/6201 "2016-07-13T09:50:46Z")
While the political environment in the UK is “volatile” to say the least same cannot be said of the U.K.’s appetite for autonomous vehicles. So far the government has put forward tens of millions of pounds in funding to … --- ## [EV Workshop](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-workshop/6179)
**Author:** [@martincrump](https://community.electricforum.com/u/martincrump)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-workshop/6179 "2016-07-04T17:20:29Z")
Well i told you i was buying a G wiz well here's how i got on.:- I looked at electric cars for months to find one that i liked and could afford. It was really important to me that it came with new battery's as i am a pe… --- ## [Master Switch](https://community.electricforum.com/t/master-switch/6148)
**Author:** [@martincrump](https://community.electricforum.com/u/martincrump)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 1:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/master-switch/6148 "2016-06-23T01:45:03Z")
While i was searching for my G Wiz i found this in one of the descriptions, Does anyone know if it is true do you need a Master Switch? The batteries are in excellent condition, and have been maintained by electric bo… --- ## [What next after the electric car revolution?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-next-after-the-electric-car-revolution/6133)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-next-after-the-electric-car-revolution/6133 "2016-06-20T17:06:51Z")
There’s been much reluctance to embrace electric cars in years gone by but recent times have seen massive investment by businesses, the general public and governments around the world. In simple terms the electric car re… --- ## [Is the US government doing enough to promote electric vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-us-government-doing-enough-to-promote-electric-vehicles/6135)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-us-government-doing-enough-to-promote-electric-vehicles/6135 "2016-06-20T17:05:53Z")
Over the years the US authorities have been used of being in the pockets of the oil companies. The billions upon billions of dollars in oil taxes have propped up many governments around the world not just the US. While t… --- ## [Do you think the future of flying is electric?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-think-the-future-of-flying-is-electric/6139)
**Author:** [@jkelly](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jkelly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-think-the-future-of-flying-is-electric/6139 "2016-06-20T17:03:27Z")
NASA is about to test an electric aircraft with 14 motors NASA to Test an Electric Aircraft – PluginFuture They believe this will result in a five-time reduction in energy needed. As we know motors are not only more quie… --- ## [International Energy Agency targets 100 million electric cars by 2030](https://community.electricforum.com/t/international-energy-agency-targets-100-million-electric-cars-by-2030/6124)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2016, 10:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/international-energy-agency-targets-100-million-electric-cars-by-2030/6124 "2016-06-08T10:01:22Z")
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is targeting 100 million electric cars on the roads by 2030 in order to avoid potentially damaging global warming. When you bear in mind that just 1.26 million electric cars were sol… --- ## [Will Norway really ban sale of ICE cars by 2025?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-norway-really-ban-sale-of-ice-cars-by-2025/6117)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2016, 12:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-norway-really-ban-sale-of-ice-cars-by-2025/6117 "2016-06-08T00:09:48Z")
While Scandinavian countries do have a reputation for environmentally friendly policies how feasible is it that Norway will be able to ban the sale of internal combustion engine cars by 2025? Hats off to the Norwegian go… --- ## [Do you think that the Electric vehicles are the solution to road traffic noise?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-think-that-the-electric-vehicles-are-the-solution-to-road-traffic-noise/5807)
**Author:** [@Cristina](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cristina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-think-that-the-electric-vehicles-are-the-solution-to-road-traffic-noise/5807 "2016-06-05T12:13:30Z")
Dear all, I am a PHD student doing a research related with EV´s noise and vibrations. I would like tu request your help answering a questionnaire. it only takes you five minutes. What is your opinion about road traffic… --- ## [Would you trust an autonomous electric car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-trust-an-autonomous-electric-car/6027)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 11:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-trust-an-autonomous-electric-car/6027 "2016-06-05T11:02:27Z")
There is growing talk of autonomous vehicles being released on roads around the world with the latest news surrounding a potential autonomous taxi service. Would you trust an autonomous electric car? Is the time right to… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=4) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=6)