# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=8 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Info seminar for current and prospective Volt owners in Central Virginia](https://community.electricforum.com/t/info-seminar-for-current-and-prospective-volt-owners-in-central-virginia/5852)
**Author:** [@DriveElectricRVA](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DriveElectricRVA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/info-seminar-for-current-and-prospective-volt-owners-in-central-virginia/5852 "2016-03-18T18:40:46Z")
If you live in central Virgina, come to an informational seminar on the Volt on March 25. Walt Roberts, sales consultant at Haley Chevrolet and EV advocate, will answer your questions if you are thinking of buying one. I… --- ## [Consumer report warns about second-hand electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/consumer-report-warns-about-second-hand-electric-vehicles/5853)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2016, 4:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/consumer-report-warns-about-second-hand-electric-vehicles/5853 "2016-03-18T04:36:02Z")
A report by “Consumer Reports” has cast a shadow across the worldwide second-hand electric vehicle market. The second-hand market is a vital for the future success of electric vehicles although there appear to be some co… --- ## [Car2go warns of inferior EV charging infrastructure](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car2go-warns-of-inferior-ev-charging-infrastructure/5850)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2016, 11:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car2go-warns-of-inferior-ev-charging-infrastructure/5850 "2016-03-17T11:11:36Z")
In 2011 the all electric car sharing company Car2go was launched in a blaze of glory with a real determination to incorporate the car sharing industry with the all singing all dancing new electric car technology. There w… --- ## [Nissan Recalls More Than 47,000 Leaf Electric Cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-recalls-more-than-47-000-leaf-electric-cars/5837)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-recalls-more-than-47-000-leaf-electric-cars/5837 "2016-03-12T14:07:42Z")
Nissan Recalls More Than 47,000 Leaf Electric Cars Over Possible Brake Malfunction Nissan Leaf Recall Over Possible Brake Malfunction: U.S. And Canada « CBS New York Not good news! --- ## [Manipulating statistics on electric vehicle range](https://community.electricforum.com/t/manipulating-statistics-on-electric-vehicle-range/5828)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 4:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/manipulating-statistics-on-electric-vehicle-range/5828 "2016-03-09T04:38:30Z")
A recent article offered a damning headline suggesting that electric vehicle range is impacted by up to 50% during the cold weather. This gives the impression of a 50% fall from normal range in the event of a bout of col… --- ## [2002 GEM CAR Tires For Sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-tires-for-sale/5810)
**Author:** [@ghcroft](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ghcroft)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-tires-for-sale/5810 "2016-03-01T18:51:32Z")
2002 Gem Car E825 Tires for Sale by owner of Gem Car since 2002. The 4 tires and spare are SB-700 Steel Belted Radials 77T Tubless and all tires are in very good condition and available for purchase. The GemCar was st… --- ## [Are the big car companies running scared of Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-the-big-car-companies-running-scared-of-tesla/5802)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-the-big-car-companies-running-scared-of-tesla/5802 "2016-02-25T17:10:07Z")
While the likes of General Motors continue to push for car dealerships across all US states as the only means of selling vehicles to the public, Tesla is thinking otherwise. In a very important victory, Tesla this week w… --- ## [Elon Musk doesn't miss a trick with Tesla Model S for kids](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elon-musk-doesnt-miss-a-trick-with-tesla-model-s-for-kids/5792)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elon-musk-doesnt-miss-a-trick-with-tesla-model-s-for-kids/5792 "2016-02-19T20:24:29Z")
There is no doubt that Elon Musk, the leader of Tesla Motors, is certainly innovative and forward thinking. The company has recently partnered with a toy business to release a Tesla Model S for kids:- Tesla Model S for… --- ## [Should we abolish all fuel tax and let EVs and gasoline vehicles fight it out?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-we-abolish-all-fuel-tax-and-let-evs-and-gasoline-vehicles-fight-it-out/5774)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 9:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-we-abolish-all-fuel-tax-and-let-evs-and-gasoline-vehicles-fight-it-out/5774 "2016-02-06T09:44:27Z")
There are so many subsidies and payments to both the electric vehicle market and the gasoline vehicle sector that it is difficult to know which is costing us more at the moment. Is it time to abolish all fuel tax and let… --- ## [Who is your favourite electric vehicle manufacturer?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-is-your-favourite-electric-vehicle-manufacturer/5773)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 7:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-is-your-favourite-electric-vehicle-manufacturer/5773 "2016-02-06T07:33:18Z")
While the likes of Nissan and Tesla have grabbed the electric vehicle headlines during recent years the number of manufacturers looking towards electric cars has increased dramatically. Who is your favourite electric veh… --- ## [Should electric vehicles have free parking?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-have-free-parking/5772)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 7:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-electric-vehicles-have-free-parking/5772 "2016-02-06T07:31:06Z")
A number of governments around the world are now offering free parking to electric vehicle users as a means of incentivising further take-up. However, with petrol and diesel vehicles contributing significantly more tax t… --- ## [Electric car funding of £35 million goes to four UK cities](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-funding-of-35-million-goes-to-four-uk-cities/5771)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2016, 9:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-funding-of-35-million-goes-to-four-uk-cities/5771 "2016-02-05T09:24:51Z")
The UK cities of Nottingham, Milton Keynes, London and Bristol will receive between £6 million and £13 million each from the UK government. This payment will be used to encourage the take-up of electric vehicles across t… --- ## [UK government plans Scalextric type electric vehicle roads](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uk-government-plans-scalextric-type-electric-vehicle-roads/5770)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2016, 9:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uk-government-plans-scalextric-type-electric-vehicle-roads/5770 "2016-02-05T09:02:29Z")
The UK government is apparently working on a “revolutionary plan” to push the UK to the forefront of electric vehicle technology. A system which would effectively accommodate autonomous vehicles and allow constant rechar… --- ## [What has Elon Musk got up his sleeve?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-has-elon-musk-got-up-his-sleeve/5765)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-has-elon-musk-got-up-his-sleeve/5765 "2016-02-02T15:51:10Z")
There are far too many rumours circulating in the electric vehicle market for something not to be happening at Tesla. Rumours of two new electric cars to be launched in March have been denied by the company but there is … --- ## [Main fuse](https://community.electricforum.com/t/main-fuse/5736)
**Author:** [@KIERAN](https://community.electricforum.com/u/KIERAN)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2016, 4:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/main-fuse/5736 "2016-01-20T04:57:20Z")
Hi , can somebody tell me if there is a main fuse on my 2005 gem car. If so can you tell me its location.i have lost all power to ignition switch and checked all small fuses and they are fine. Thank you so much.Regards, … --- ## [What is the best 220 charger for home use?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-best-220-charger-for-home-use/5733)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-the-best-220-charger-for-home-use/5733 "2016-01-16T17:13:23Z")
One of our Twitter followers posed an interesting question:- What is the best 220 charger for home use? --- ## [Fiat Chrysler CEO concerned EVs will crush automakers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fiat-chrysler-ceo-concerned-evs-will-crush-automakers/5734)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fiat-chrysler-ceo-concerned-evs-will-crush-automakers/5734 "2016-01-16T16:32:56Z")
In an interesting development Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler, admits EV revolution would crush automakers:- Sergio Marchionne Admits EV Revolution Would Crush Automakers | CleanTechnica --- ## [No Code](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-code/5730)
**Author:** [@Gitmowxman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gitmowxman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 6:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-code/5730 "2016-01-16T06:33:32Z")
I have a 2002 Gem e4. When I turn on the key I do not get an error code but all the maintenance lights along with the D DL and R lights flash. When I take off the Brake there is no click and nothing happens when depres… --- ## [Is it time to cut electric vehicle subsidies?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-it-time-to-cut-electric-vehicle-subsidies/5727)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 11:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-it-time-to-cut-electric-vehicle-subsidies/5727 "2016-01-13T11:10:29Z")
There has been speculation that the US government is considering cutting electric vehicle subsidies. While we always knew this was going to happen at some point, is it time to cut electric vehicle subsidies and let the m… --- ## [Discover the Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept](https://community.electricforum.com/t/discover-the-bentley-exp-10-speed-6-concept/5232)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 2:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/discover-the-bentley-exp-10-speed-6-concept/5232 "2016-01-13T02:17:50Z")
Bentley Motors showcased its future direction of luxury and performance out of the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept model at the “Geneva International Motor Show 2015”.The concept is a total British interpretation of a sports coup… --- ## [Citroen Berlingo First electric Venturi](https://community.electricforum.com/t/citroen-berlingo-first-electric-venturi/5722)
**Author:** [@Simon\_snail](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Simon_snail)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/citroen-berlingo-first-electric-venturi/5722 "2016-01-08T01:13:49Z")
I´d be interested to hear from other users of this vehicle about its reliability and performance. Of particular interest is the ZEBRA battery in the 2012 model: it should be kept warm at 250°, so keeping it plugged in… --- ## [EV/PHEV drivers needed for paid research](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-phev-drivers-needed-for-paid-research/5719)
**Author:** [@TRL](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TRL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 1:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-phev-drivers-needed-for-paid-research/5719 "2016-01-08T01:01:11Z")
Do you own, or have you driven and charged, an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid vehicle? If ‘yes’, TRL would like to talk to you about your experiences We are carrying out telephone interviews (maximum 1 hour) Th… --- ## [Could Tesla really lose top spot?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-tesla-really-lose-top-spot/5715)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-tesla-really-lose-top-spot/5715 "2016-01-07T15:53:10Z")
It seems that every major car company in the world is now looking towards electric vehicles with some at the luxury end seemingly targeting Tesla. Could Tesla really lose its top spot in the world of luxury electric cars… --- ## [Jay Leno and his 1914 Detroit Electric EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jay-leno-and-his-1914-detroit-electric-ev/5716)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jay-leno-and-his-1914-detroit-electric-ev/5716 "2016-01-06T16:33:09Z")
Jay Leno is well known for his love of cars - check out this article covering his restoration of a 1914 Detroit Electric EV. Jay Leno is 'restomodding' a 1914 Detroit Electric EV (video) : TreeHugger --- ## [New EV with trunk space](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ev-with-trunk-space/5711)
**Author:** [@Richakn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Richakn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ev-with-trunk-space/5711 "2016-01-04T20:26:47Z")
My Ford Focus EV lease ends in November and I'm looking to replace with another EV, we're expecting a second baby and although this is our second car, my wife will occasionally need to use it when I need to make longer w… --- ## [Point Of Interest](https://community.electricforum.com/t/point-of-interest/5705)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/point-of-interest/5705 "2015-12-29T18:40:32Z")
The difference of tire pressure, on my 4 seater, between 20 and 35 PSI results in 15+% reduced amp draw. --- ## [Terrible news about events in Paris](https://community.electricforum.com/t/terrible-news-about-events-in-paris/5576)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/terrible-news-about-events-in-paris/5576 "2015-12-27T14:38:40Z")
Hearts go out to the families and friends of those who have died and we can only hope for a peaceful end to the concert hall kidnappings. What kind of world do we live in? --- ## [Pay It Forward](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pay-it-forward/5680)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pay-it-forward/5680 "2015-12-27T14:37:37Z")
I found this interesting infographic about the homeless and thought about the Pay It Forward trend:- Impact of homelessness | Homeless Link Should we all be doing more to help at this time of year? --- ## [Battery Health](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-health/5694)
**Author:** [@hotsun](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hotsun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2015, 11:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-health/5694 "2015-12-24T11:18:29Z")
I bought a 2015 Nissan Leaf in Canada. It comes with a level 1 charger. I thought this would be fine for our use since there's plenty of time overnight to recharge to make up for the light daily commuting usage. The prob… --- ## [Arnolds Comments](https://community.electricforum.com/t/arnolds-comments/5693)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/arnolds-comments/5693 "2015-12-23T08:28:16Z")
Arnold gives us something to consider. What are your comments? Arnold Schwarzenegger Just Blew Everyone Away With This Post On FB. Wow. Rodney [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=7) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=9)