# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=9 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [If this doesn't melt your heart nothing will](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-this-doesnt-melt-your-heart-nothing-will/5690)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-this-doesnt-melt-your-heart-nothing-will/5690 "2015-12-21T15:16:18Z")
This Coffee Shop Opens Its Doors Every Night To Stray Dogs:- https://www.thedodo.com/coffee-shop-stray-dogs-1519759697.html \[image\] Did that melt your heart? --- ## [Will you be celebrating Christmas this year?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-you-be-celebrating-christmas-this-year/5689)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-you-be-celebrating-christmas-this-year/5689 "2015-12-21T15:13:47Z")
For many people the Christmas period has lost its original meaning but I think it is a great time to spend with family and friends. What will you be doing this Christmas? I have my mum coming to spend it with us - my w… --- ## [Assad](https://community.electricforum.com/t/assad/5682)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/assad/5682 "2015-12-19T15:41:47Z")
is Assad keeping the lid on and should we leave him alone? I'm not an expert in politics but it seems that when we offed a couple of Dictators a few years back the middle east situation deteriorated. Is IsIs the res… --- ## [How many vehicles will be on the road by 2050?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-vehicles-will-be-on-the-road-by-2050/5685)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-vehicles-will-be-on-the-road-by-2050/5685 "2015-12-19T14:01:43Z")
It is expected that the number of vehicles on the road will increase from 800 million today to around 2 billion by the year 2050. With this expected increase in numbers surely electric vehicles are the only viable altern… --- ## [Energy Cost Per Mile](https://community.electricforum.com/t/energy-cost-per-mile/5684)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 10:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/energy-cost-per-mile/5684 "2015-12-19T10:52:49Z")
I have a meter on my Charger Cord My cost per mile for the last 2 i/2 months has been $ .057 per mile @ $.141 per KWH. What's yours ? Rodney --- ## [Leasing company orders 250,000 electric vehicles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leasing-company-orders-250-000-electric-vehicles/5683)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 8:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leasing-company-orders-250-000-electric-vehicles/5683 "2015-12-19T08:31:11Z")
When the National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs) company acquired bankrupt Swedish automaker Saab it announced plans to take a huge bet on electric vehicles. While many were originally sceptical of Nevs plans it seems th… --- ## [Jaguar enter EV market!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jaguar-enter-ev-market/5681)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jaguar-enter-ev-market/5681 "2015-12-17T16:31:03Z")
Its all happening as Jaguar announces plans to enter the EV market - is this a major turning point? Jaguar E-Pace revealed: the big cat's first EV will also be an SUV by CAR Magazine --- ## [Dont fine VW, make it spend more on EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dont-fine-vw-make-it-spend-more-on-evs/5679)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dont-fine-vw-make-it-spend-more-on-evs/5679 "2015-12-17T16:22:26Z")
There have been suggestions that rather than fining VW for the recent scandal the company should be forced to invest more in EVs. What do you think? --- ## [Lonely here!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lonely-here/5676)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lonely-here/5676 "2015-12-17T16:16:58Z")
How can we promote a little more activity on the forum. Some of us don't have a life, you know.:smiley: Seems if it wasn't for a couple regulars, I'd be all alone.:bored: Hope I didn't scare everyone off. --- ## [Youxia X](https://community.electricforum.com/t/youxia-x/5655)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/youxia-x/5655 "2015-12-07T16:10:28Z")
This puppy is flat out Gorgeous http://www.carnewschina.com/2015/07/27/the-youxia-x-is-a-new-electric-super-sedan-from-china/ --- ## [Is Porsche about to wipe out Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-porsche-about-to-wipe-out-tesla/5651)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-porsche-about-to-wipe-out-tesla/5651 "2015-12-05T19:02:21Z")
Interesting article:- Porsche's Tesla Model S killer is officially on the way - Business Insider --- ## [Will greater EV uptake impact supply of electricity?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-greater-ev-uptake-impact-supply-of-electricity/5652)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-greater-ev-uptake-impact-supply-of-electricity/5652 "2015-12-05T18:24:48Z")
There are growing concerns that the expected increase in EV uptake in years to come will put massive pressure on the electric supply companies. Are you concerned that the cost of electric could rise? --- ## [Elio Motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elio-motors/5636)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elio-motors/5636 "2015-11-29T21:19:21Z")
Elio Motors Do you think they can pull this off for $7K? --- ## [Toyota I Road](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toyota-i-road/5623)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/toyota-i-road/5623 "2015-11-25T21:09:38Z")
Looks like I was wrong. Toyota thinks there's a market for a single seater. My apology to Electrified Check out the I Road. Toyota's New i-Road Is A Single Seater Car That Looks Straight Out Of Future --- ## [Recharging at work](https://community.electricforum.com/t/recharging-at-work/5589)
**Author:** [@Sadiecapstone](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sadiecapstone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/recharging-at-work/5589 "2015-11-24T18:29:25Z")
Hello! I am a student working to develop a business model that would provide a mobile electric vehicle charging service to employees in office buildings. If you have an electric/hybrid car, you can get recharged while yo… --- ## [LEGAL RIGHT to DRIVE an EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/legal-right-to-drive-an-ev/5599)
**Author:** [@ianian](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ianian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 10:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/legal-right-to-drive-an-ev/5599 "2015-11-23T10:18:02Z")
GOOD DAY: I'm military and lived onpost. I bought an EV months ago. The apartment I'm in cannot provide a decent 120v 15 amps for a trickle charge. I have tried to lobby and convince the leasing community to give me at l… --- ## [First snow storm!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-snow-storm/5601)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 11:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-snow-storm/5601 "2015-11-21T11:08:26Z")
Hi What's the weather like where you live? Here in the UK we have just had our first snow storm. It is even colder than normal! --- ## [F-14 EV Concept Funding, don't miss this chance!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-14-ev-concept-funding-dont-miss-this-chance/5598)
**Author:** [@Electrified](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Electrified)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-14-ev-concept-funding-dont-miss-this-chance/5598 "2015-11-19T16:00:14Z")
Friends please take a few minutes, and spend a few of your hard earned dollars to get the F-14 EV prototype completed. This is a completely unique design electric vehicle that is breaking new ground in several areas of a… --- ## [My previous projects, gas and electric](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-previous-projects-gas-and-electric/5538)
**Author:** [@Electrified](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Electrified)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 6:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-previous-projects-gas-and-electric/5538 "2015-11-16T06:10:20Z")
All of my life, I have been in the inventors mode, trying to build something better or faster, or stuff that had not been built or was way too expensive for the average Joe. One of these projects ended up as an answer fo… --- ## [Most efficient DC and AC motors?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/most-efficient-dc-and-ac-motors/5532)
**Author:** [@Electrified](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Electrified)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 6:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/most-efficient-dc-and-ac-motors/5532 "2015-11-16T06:07:01Z")
I have been searching for a list of efficiency ratings of the most popular DC and AC motors for EVs up to 80hp, but have been unable to find any. Does anyone know of such a list or table. I want to power the F-14 EV with… --- ## [F-14 EV project started](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-14-ev-project-started/5515)
**Author:** [@Electrified](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Electrified)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 11:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/f-14-ev-project-started/5515 "2015-11-15T11:31:52Z")
I have been on fire for EV tech since 2008. I have designed an EV for the masses, not just the rich. See the story here on facebook "F-14-EV-Project" \[image\] The project funding is underway here: http://gofundme.com/f14… --- ## [Electric circa 1974](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-circa-1974/5583)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 3:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-circa-1974/5583 "2015-11-15T03:31:43Z")
Made this when oldest daughter was a toddler. Just putted with an automotive generator for power. Then boosted the power with motor on each wheel and wheely wheel, so I could ride. It would wheely and spin in place a… --- ## [Hey there](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hey-there/5561)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hey-there/5561 "2015-11-13T15:41:21Z")
I have Republican tatooed on my ass. I have a real fear of Hillary winning by default. She came out last week with an economic policy proposal that is reasonable. We get up in front of millions of people, fight with… --- ## [Is this not the best looking EV ever?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-this-not-the-best-looking-ev-ever/5462)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-this-not-the-best-looking-ev-ever/5462 "2015-11-13T12:35:20Z")
The Tesla Model X:- \[image\] --- ## [Gifts for Xmas lol](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gifts-for-xmas-lol/5567)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gifts-for-xmas-lol/5567 "2015-11-12T15:07:17Z")
Looking for ideas for Xmas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvjCxPBNy7Q --- ## [Fisker back from the grave with BMW tie-up](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fisker-back-from-the-grave-with-bmw-tie-up/5566)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fisker-back-from-the-grave-with-bmw-tie-up/5566 "2015-11-12T14:53:48Z")
It seems that doomed US EV company Fisker is back from the ashes with a BMW tie-up on the cards:- Karma Automotive teams with BMW for EV and hybrid tech - SlashGear Who would have guessed? Will the US government get … --- ## [What do the analysts say about Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-do-the-analysts-say-about-tesla/5565)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-do-the-analysts-say-about-tesla/5565 "2015-11-12T14:50:11Z")
Stock analysts across the US have been growing more cautious about Tesla. Morgan Stanley is just the latest in a growing line:- Tesla Stock - Why Morgan Stanley Is Wrong About TSLA | InvestorPlace Who is right - Elon… --- ## [Tesla and the 500 mile per charge car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-and-the-500-mile-per-charge-car/5564)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-and-the-500-mile-per-charge-car/5564 "2015-11-12T14:47:18Z")
So Elon Musk reckons he could build a car now that would go for 500 miles on one charge? Tesla could build a car with a 500 mile range - Tech Insider I would be interested to see a prototype. --- ## [Terrible weather in Scotland - storm Abigail is here!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/terrible-weather-in-scotland-storm-abigail-is-here/5560)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 10:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/terrible-weather-in-scotland-storm-abigail-is-here/5560 "2015-11-12T10:26:28Z")
Scotland doesn't have the best weather in the world at the best of times (our summers are like winters lol) but storm Abigail is here:- Abigail's Gales: Gusts Of Up To 90mph In Storm She is certainly making herself h… --- ## [Please add a picture of your EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-add-a-picture-of-your-ev/4572)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-add-a-picture-of-your-ev/4572 "2015-11-10T18:47:47Z")
This is a thread we have introduced so EV enthusiasts can post pictures of their vehicles. Regards, Mark [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=8) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=10)