# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=7 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Interesting article about best EVs for 2016](https://community.electricforum.com/t/interesting-article-about-best-evs-for-2016/5963)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 4:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/interesting-article-about-best-evs-for-2016/5963 "2016-04-22T04:57:10Z")
Checkout this very interesting article about the best EVs for 2016:- Best Electric Cars 2016 | The Week UK In summary:- 1.Tesla Model S 2. BMW i3 3. Nissan Leaf 4. Volkswagen e-Golf 5. Volkswagen e-Up 6. Renault Tw… --- ## [Apple poaches Tesla staff for new electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/apple-poaches-tesla-staff-for-new-electric-car/5960)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 8:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/apple-poaches-tesla-staff-for-new-electric-car/5960 "2016-04-21T08:47:22Z")
While Tesla's chief executive Elon Musk recently referred to Apple as "the Tesla graveyard" perhaps he did not expect his top British executive Chris Porritt to jump ship. This is the latest rumour from the electric vehi… --- ## [Will the Mitsubishi scandal impact the image of electric cars?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-the-mitsubishi-scandal-impact-the-image-of-electric-cars/5959)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 4:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-the-mitsubishi-scandal-impact-the-image-of-electric-cars/5959 "2016-04-21T04:13:06Z")
There is no escaping the fact that the automobile industry is under extreme pressure with news that Mitsubishi Motors falsified fuel economy data on more than 600,000 vehicles. While no electric cars were involved in thi… --- ## [Ford not interested in 200 mile EV capacity](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-not-interested-in-200-mile-ev-capacity/5954)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 10:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-not-interested-in-200-mile-ev-capacity/5954 "2016-04-19T10:41:50Z")
Is Ford trying to hold back the EV market suggesting it has no interest in making a vehicle capable of 200+ miles per charge? Check this article:- https://transportevolved.com/2016/04/18/ford-says-no-to-200-mile-elec… --- ## [New car design](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-car-design/5953)
**Author:** [@Naveen](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Naveen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 7:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-car-design/5953 "2016-04-19T07:38:18Z")
I want to design an electric car, can you explain what should do, and what are the components required --- ## [Fiat Chrysler waits for feedback on Tesla Model 3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fiat-chrysler-waits-for-feedback-on-tesla-model-3/5943)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 3:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fiat-chrysler-waits-for-feedback-on-tesla-model-3/5943 "2016-04-19T03:20:57Z")
The CEO of Fiat Chrysler has been very vocal this week suggesting that his company will simply copy the concept of the Tesla Model 3 if it is anywhere near as successful as predicted. This begs the question, are many of … --- ## [Netherlands looking to ban non-electric cars by 2025](https://community.electricforum.com/t/netherlands-looking-to-ban-non-electric-cars-by-2025/5956)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/netherlands-looking-to-ban-non-electric-cars-by-2025/5956 "2016-04-19T03:14:51Z")
A move to ban the sale of non-electric cars by 2025 in the Netherlands has passed its first obstacle in the lower house of the Dutch Parliament. This is a monumental aspiration by the Netherlands authorities as hybrids w… --- ## [Give a shout out to your last EV charging station](https://community.electricforum.com/t/give-a-shout-out-to-your-last-ev-charging-station/5949)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 5:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/give-a-shout-out-to-your-last-ev-charging-station/5949 "2016-04-18T05:37:51Z")
Where did you last charge your electric vehicle? Why not give a shout out to the location which may help others struggling to find EV charging stations. --- ## [Dash cam in ev](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dash-cam-in-ev/5945)
**Author:** [@superleaf](https://community.electricforum.com/u/superleaf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2016, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dash-cam-in-ev/5945 "2016-04-17T19:15:14Z")
Hi,I am a nissan leaf owner in the uk. dash cams can be a wonderful thing. this is a short video of things i have seen on the uk roads might be interesting to people in the usa \[ url\]https://youtu.be/S8ufp4wfg38 --- ## [Do luxury cars and electric power really mix?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-luxury-cars-and-electric-power-really-mix/5942)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 7:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-luxury-cars-and-electric-power-really-mix/5942 "2016-04-16T07:54:42Z")
Prior to the arrival of Tesla on the scene there was a general consensus that perhaps luxury cars and electric power were not compatible. However, Tesla has changed the whole industry and taken it to a new level with the… --- ## [Hidden feature on the Model S](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hidden-feature-on-the-model-s/5937)
**Author:** [@Rachel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rachel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 3:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hidden-feature-on-the-model-s/5937 "2016-04-16T03:06:51Z")
When driving in Autopilot mode in the model S, the road animation changes to a multi-coloured Rainbow Road-style track from Mario Kart. Elon Musk tweeted yesterday telling drivers how to activate it. Here's the video… --- ## [Does Croatia have a challenger to Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-croatia-have-a-challenger-to-tesla/5936)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2016, 5:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/does-croatia-have-a-challenger-to-tesla/5936 "2016-04-15T05:17:17Z")
Check out this up and coming Croatian electric car company. A challenger to Tesla? How A Tiny Croatian Electric Hypercar Company Could Change Transportation Forever --- ## [Quiz Question : When was the first petrol/gasoline car produced?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quiz-question-when-was-the-first-petrol-gasoline-car-produced/3258)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quiz-question-when-was-the-first-petrol-gasoline-car-produced/3258 "2016-04-13T20:24:36Z")
When was the first petrol/gasoline car produced? a. 1800 b. 1885 c. 1905 --- ## [Should we worry about Tesla Model X recalls?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-we-worry-about-tesla-model-x-recalls/5932)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 7:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-we-worry-about-tesla-model-x-recalls/5932 "2016-04-13T07:50:27Z")
Should we be concerned about news that Tesla has recalled 2700 Model X SUVs? More details here:- Tesla recalls 2,700 Model X cars --- ## [Should electric vehicles receive financial incentives?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-receive-financial-incentives/5930)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 6:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-receive-financial-incentives/5930 "2016-04-13T06:14:05Z")
Over the last few years we have seen a significant increase in the number of electric vehicles on roads around the world. Initially many motorists were concerned about range capacity but these fears seem to be fading esp… --- ## [Electric vehicles could add £51 billion a year to the UK economy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicles-could-add-51-billion-a-year-to-the-uk-economy/5927)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 9:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-vehicles-could-add-51-billion-a-year-to-the-uk-economy/5927 "2016-04-12T09:20:17Z")
A report by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has cast a very interesting light on the UK electric vehicle market. While the US market tends to grab the headlines because of the volume and capacity it seems as th… --- ## [Why is Elon Musk so disliked?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-elon-musk-so-disliked/5904)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 6:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-elon-musk-so-disliked/5904 "2016-04-12T06:59:26Z")
It surprises me why Elon Musk is so disliked when you bear in mind what he has done for the electric car industry. Is it because he does not toe the party line? Is it because he is an entrepreneur who does his own thing?… --- ## [World’s first electric double decker bus launched in York](https://community.electricforum.com/t/world-s-first-electric-double-decker-bus-launched-in-york/5876)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 6:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/world-s-first-electric-double-decker-bus-launched-in-york/5876 "2016-04-12T06:56:28Z")
Interesting to see more electric buses on the road (there has been interest building in this area for some time). Check the full article here:- World's first electric double decker bus What do you think about this?. --- ## [Best parts of owning electric cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-parts-of-owning-electric-cars/2122)
**Author:** [@johntheging](https://community.electricforum.com/u/johntheging)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 6:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-parts-of-owning-electric-cars/2122 "2016-04-12T06:41:31Z")
I am writing a paper about electric cars being the future. I would like to know what the best parts of owning an electric car. I would be a big help thanks! --- ## [Free Batteries. Lots of batteries!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/free-batteries-lots-of-batteries/5923)
**Author:** [@Escrap](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Escrap)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/free-batteries-lots-of-batteries/5923 "2016-04-11T15:10:32Z")
I have come into 16,000 pounds of 24v lithium titanate batteries. Altair nano 24vdc 60.0Ah They are all unused. Many are still in their factory sealed packs. The company recently packed up and moved to China. I … --- ## [Election Fact](https://community.electricforum.com/t/election-fact/5913)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/election-fact/5913 "2016-04-09T23:31:16Z")
Ya Know it doesn't mean diddley who gets elected to us old farts. We aren't going to live long enough for it to make a difference. HOWEVER: The people 40 and under should put aside anything you don't like about Mr Trump … --- ## [What you think of Panama tax paper leak?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-you-think-of-panama-tax-paper-leak/5905)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 8:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-you-think-of-panama-tax-paper-leak/5905 "2016-04-06T08:53:32Z")
What do you think about the 11m confidential papers released onto the internet? --- ## [Why are the $1,000 deposits for Tesla Model 3 refundable?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-are-the-1-000-deposits-for-tesla-model-3-refundable/5893)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 7:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-are-the-1-000-deposits-for-tesla-model-3-refundable/5893 "2016-04-06T07:43:33Z")
It is rumoured that Tesla has taken pre-orders of 200,000 for the Tesla Model 3. However, why is the $1,000 refundable? How many of the 200,000 will actually buy a car? How many have paid the $1,000 just to show friends … --- ## [Compare a traditional combustion engine to an electric motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/compare-a-traditional-combustion-engine-to-an-electric-motor/5869)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 6:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/compare-a-traditional-combustion-engine-to-an-electric-motor/5869 "2016-03-28T06:48:15Z")
While many of us know what electric cars are, how many of us have actually compared efficiency, power, gearbox ratios and moving parts between these two very different forms of power? Average efficiency An electric m… --- ## [Did you save money on your electric car insurance?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-save-money-on-your-electric-car-insurance/5082)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 4:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-save-money-on-your-electric-car-insurance/5082 "2016-03-28T04:04:26Z")
Five years ago insurance for electric vehicle was not the easiest service to find but there have been major changes of late. What kind of savings have you experienced when insuring your electric car compared to more trad… --- ## [Is lack of noise with electric cars a potential killer?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-lack-of-noise-with-electric-cars-a-potential-killer/5870)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 4:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-lack-of-noise-with-electric-cars-a-potential-killer/5870 "2016-03-26T04:23:53Z")
While there is a train of thought that electric cars are relatively silent compared to their combustion engine counterparts is this really true? The noise you hear from a vehicle, whether combustion or electric motor,… --- ## [Stella, the world’s first solar-powered family car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stella-the-world-s-first-solar-powered-family-car/5877)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 4:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stella-the-world-s-first-solar-powered-family-car/5877 "2016-03-26T04:17:24Z")
Is this solar powered car a sign of things to come? Stella, the world’s first solar-powered family car | EV-Cars --- ## [I have a problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-problem/5820)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-problem/5820 "2016-03-23T18:36:24Z")
This a USPS tracking number for a package I shipped to Margate Florida on February 10th Guy claims he didn't get package 239029407254094738044 Only problem is, it's shy one number. 50 bucks to the first person… --- ## [Will Self-Driving Vehicles Eliminate The Need For Auto Insurance?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-self-driving-vehicles-eliminate-the-need-for-auto-insurance/5864)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 11:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-self-driving-vehicles-eliminate-the-need-for-auto-insurance/5864 "2016-03-23T11:06:13Z")
This article has been republished with the consent of the author (original article http://cleantechnica.com/2016/02/28/will-self-driving-vehicles-eliminate-need-auto-insurance/) "There are over 30,000 deaths each year … --- ## [Henrik Fisker believes electric cars are the future](https://community.electricforum.com/t/henrik-fisker-believes-electric-cars-are-the-future/5860)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 10:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/henrik-fisker-believes-electric-cars-are-the-future/5860 "2016-03-22T10:42:09Z")
In a controversial article, Danish car designer Henrik Fisker has been talking about his love of electric vehicles and the fact he does not see a future for hybrids. Many people have seen hybrids as they steppingstone to… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=6) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=8)