# Tomorrow's EV **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/tomorrows-ev/126.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Lightning GT 700 HP Electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lightning-gt-700-hp-electric-car/878)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lightning-gt-700-hp-electric-car/878 "2015-05-15T01:51:56Z")
It looks like an amazing car that just got unveiled at the \[B\]British Motor Show 2008 . \[/B\]Its called Lightning GT, and the car company claims it has a range of 186 miles and just a 10 minute charge. Its a hub-mou… --- ## [Lotus EV Engine Sound Simulator](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lotus-ev-engine-sound-simulator/1225)
**Author:** [@climer97007](https://community.electricforum.com/u/climer97007)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lotus-ev-engine-sound-simulator/1225 "2015-05-15T01:51:15Z")
Hello, I am trying to find a commercial engine sound simulator. Does anyone in this group have a link to a commercial product? I want an engine sound system that tracks throttle position, vehicle speed, engine RPM, etc..… --- ## [Stella, Electric Car that powers your house wins Crunchies](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stella-electric-car-that-powers-your-house-wins-crunchies/4768)
**Author:** [@evbase](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evbase)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 1:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stella-electric-car-that-powers-your-house-wins-crunchies/4768 "2015-05-15T01:50:10Z")
A group of Dutch students from the Eindhoven University of Technology has won a Crunchie Award in Silicon Valley. For those of you that might not know what a crunchie award is, its the Oscar but for the technological wor… --- ## [Audi R8 E-tron is set for production](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-r8-e-tron-is-set-for-production/4826)
**Author:** [@ddaca](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ddaca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 1:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-r8-e-tron-is-set-for-production/4826 "2015-05-15T01:49:31Z")
I apologize for the spam but seems like the article posted here on the forums about "Audi R8 E-Tron" has came to reality sooner then expected. According to TheGreenCars during Geneva motor show Audi confirmed that the r8… --- ## [Have you seen the iSAVE-SC1 cushion car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-seen-the-isave-sc1-cushion-car/2913)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 10:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-seen-the-isave-sc1-cushion-car/2913 "2015-01-17T10:26:29Z")
\[image\] Have you seen the iSAVE-SC1? It is unlikely to go into full production but some of the concepts used might reappear in the future. --- ## [Cost](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cost/4542)
**Author:** [@Regenesus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Regenesus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2014, 10:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cost/4542 "2014-10-17T10:34:00Z")
What is the cost of ownership of an EV ? --- ## [Elio Motors - Saw it in person](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elio-motors-saw-it-in-person/3468)
**Author:** [@FEUS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FEUS)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elio-motors-saw-it-in-person/3468 "2014-08-31T13:04:45Z")
I saw someone post something up about the car on here, so I decided to take a bit more of a look at what that company had to offer. (I know this vehicle is gas powered, but still a good concept and idea for a vehicle) \[… --- ## [Business Green: E-Car Club aims to spark car sharing revolution](https://community.electricforum.com/t/business-green-e-car-club-aims-to-spark-car-sharing-revolution/4359)
**Author:** [@putadesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/putadesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/business-green-e-car-club-aims-to-spark-car-sharing-revolution/4359 "2014-07-28T23:47:18Z")
UK's first fully-electric car club goes live in London, but is the UK doing enough to encourage similar schemes? Car clubs seem a natural response to the rising costs of living and doing business. Individuals and compa… --- ## [Minister of State for Transport's E-Car Launch Speech](https://community.electricforum.com/t/minister-of-state-for-transports-e-car-launch-speech/4358)
**Author:** [@putadesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/putadesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/minister-of-state-for-transports-e-car-launch-speech/4358 "2014-07-28T23:45:23Z")
Thank you Charlie, and good morning ladies and gentlemen. It’s a great pleasure to be here in my new capacity as Minister of State for Transport. I might be new to the department, but my interest in transport goes back a… --- ## [E-Car trials a new model with Maylands Business Park](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e-car-trials-a-new-model-with-maylands-business-park/4357)
**Author:** [@putadesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/putadesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e-car-trials-a-new-model-with-maylands-business-park/4357 "2014-07-28T23:44:12Z")
The UK’s first entirely electric pay-per-use car club, E-Car Club have launched a car club service to Maylands Business Park in partnership with Dacorum Borough Council. This is one of the first schemes of its kind and a… --- ## [E-Car Launch their first University Hub](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e-car-launch-their-first-university-hub/4356)
**Author:** [@putadesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/putadesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e-car-launch-their-first-university-hub/4356 "2014-07-28T23:42:52Z")
The UK’s first entirely electric pay-per-use car club, E-Car Club have launched a car club service at the University of Hertfordshire in partnership with Source East and University of Hertfordshire. This is one of the fi… --- ## [Volkswagen XL1 diesel/electric supercar capable of 261 mpg](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volkswagen-xl1-diesel-electric-supercar-capable-of-261-mpg/3452)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2014, 6:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volkswagen-xl1-diesel-electric-supercar-capable-of-261-mpg/3452 "2014-07-16T06:09:41Z")
There is no doubt that Volkswagen has taken supercar electric vehicles to a new level with the introduction of the diesel/electric Volkswagen XL1 supercar. It is claimed that the vehicle can do an incredible 261 mpg yet … --- ## [The Toyota i-Road Concept Vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-toyota-i-road-concept-vehicle/3189)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2014, 6:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-toyota-i-road-concept-vehicle/3189 "2014-07-16T06:00:19Z")
I see Toyota has introduced their new concept EV this week at the Geneva Motor Show. It reminds me a lot of the "Lit" concept. Coming from Toyota will surely give it the edge. My wife says she would drive it everywhere!… --- ## [Moderator spam alert](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moderator-spam-alert/4328)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2014, 7:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moderator-spam-alert/4328 "2014-07-14T07:00:38Z")
A lot of SPAM is being posted. When this is allowed to continue it grows. I moderate 2 Boating forums and we check them EVERY day. If you need help moderating I would be glad to help. --- ## [Isn't Porsche going to release a EV soon?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/isnt-porsche-going-to-release-a-ev-soon/4323)
**Author:** [@pelle75](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pelle75)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 3:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/isnt-porsche-going-to-release-a-ev-soon/4323 "2014-07-09T03:23:38Z")
I read somewhere that Porsche is going to make a EV car soon or release a concept car in some way. Anybody know? :confused: --- ## [Scientist Accidentally Discovers Fast-Charging Battery Technology, Says It Could Chan](https://community.electricforum.com/t/scientist-accidentally-discovers-fast-charging-battery-technology-says-it-could-chan/3197)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 1:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/scientist-accidentally-discovers-fast-charging-battery-technology-says-it-could-chan/3197 "2014-03-21T01:12:47Z")
Scientists at UCLA accidentally discovered what could very well be the biggest breakthrough in battery and charging technology in history. The video above gives most of the details, but suffice it to say, if you could fu… --- ## [Any new concept cars caught your eye?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-new-concept-cars-caught-your-eye/3537)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 1:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-new-concept-cars-caught-your-eye/3537 "2014-03-21T01:04:15Z")
There seem to be new concept vehicles being announced every week at the moment! Are there any new concept cars which have caught your eye recently? --- ## [Are concept cars a waste of money?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-concept-cars-a-waste-of-money/3981)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 3:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-concept-cars-a-waste-of-money/3981 "2014-01-06T03:06:58Z")
Even though a large percentage of concept cars will never make it to market, they do serve a very useful purpose for the industry. They often prompt news ideas, re-emerge in an adapted form in the future although there a… --- ## [Perpetum Mobile Power Engine Concept](https://community.electricforum.com/t/perpetum-mobile-power-engine-concept/3693)
**Author:** [@micky\_mouse](https://community.electricforum.com/u/micky_mouse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/perpetum-mobile-power-engine-concept/3693 "2013-08-10T13:44:05Z")
Hi! Look my concept power for electric engine - perpetum mobile I'm sorry photo in my website(You are only allowed to post URLs to other sites after you become an Active Member and have made 5 posts or more.) My webs… --- ## [3-wheel electric supercar concept](https://community.electricforum.com/t/3-wheel-electric-supercar-concept/3623)
**Author:** [@OrlandoM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/OrlandoM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/3-wheel-electric-supercar-concept/3623 "2013-07-21T16:40:15Z")
How are you all doing? My name is Orlando M. My team and I are bringing into production a unique and futuristic, electric, three-wheel car. We would like to invite you to our Facebook page, and like us. There you can bec… --- ## [Can you remember an electric concept car that made it to market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-you-remember-an-electric-concept-car-that-made-it-to-market/3453)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 6:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-you-remember-an-electric-concept-car-that-made-it-to-market/3453 "2013-05-27T06:16:57Z")
Over the last few years we have seen a deluge of electric concept cars hitting the headlines, making promises and capturing the eye of electric car enthusiasts all around the world. However, can you remember any electric… --- ## [Ohio State University targeting electric car speed record](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ohio-state-university-targeting-electric-car-speed-record/3358)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 10:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ohio-state-university-targeting-electric-car-speed-record/3358 "2013-04-22T10:49:37Z")
Ohio State University could well be the toast of the electric car market amid plans to test a vehicle which researchers believe will hit 400 mph. The vehicle, nicknamed Buckeye Bullet 3, is a collaboration between the Un… --- ## [How many concept cars make it to market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-concept-cars-make-it-to-market/2920)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-concept-cars-make-it-to-market/2920 "2013-04-22T07:10:29Z")
Over the last few months we have seen a whole range of concept cars introduced at car shows around the world. How many concept cars actually make it into mass production? --- ## [Concept Cars for Use](https://community.electricforum.com/t/concept-cars-for-use/3271)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 7:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/concept-cars-for-use/3271 "2013-04-17T07:50:19Z")
With the growing number of concept cars being unveiled each month, which one do you think would have the best chance to be a successful model in the market today? --- ## [Own Design](https://community.electricforum.com/t/own-design/3229)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/own-design/3229 "2013-04-17T07:46:50Z")
If you were given an unlimited budget to design the ultimate EV, what would you use from existing EVs in the market to day to put in your ultimate EV design? --- ## [How does coffee-powered car work\>?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-does-coffee-powered-car-work/3191)
**Author:** [@Karolina](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Karolina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-does-coffee-powered-car-work/3191 "2013-04-15T10:49:30Z")
Last week I noticed an announcement of an eco-engineered car powered by used coffee beans (!) setting a Guinness World Record with a speed of 65.5 mph. Apparently the "car-puccino":slight\_smile: - actually a truck - wo… --- ## [Wireless charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wireless-charging/3274)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wireless-charging/3274 "2013-03-31T21:19:38Z")
Since wireless charging can be done on small items and cars would be the next in line. Will it ever be feasible at all? --- ## [Motor/generator/batterycharging/switching](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-generator-batterycharging-switching/3267)
**Author:** [@POPSCAN1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/POPSCAN1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-generator-batterycharging-switching/3267 "2013-03-29T17:28:38Z")
To all interested I cant post my link right now as a new member but send me your E mail handle and I will send you the link. I would love to post showing my work developing a new type of motor generator complete wit… --- ## [Mitsubishi GR-HEV Concept](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mitsubishi-gr-hev-concept/3192)
**Author:** [@LuvMyTJ](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LuvMyTJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 9:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mitsubishi-gr-hev-concept/3192 "2013-03-07T09:15:49Z")
Now this is a hybrid I could sink my teeth into... diesel/electric! When Mitsubishi first previewed this GR-HEV concept ahead of the 2013 Geneva auto show, we were intrigued by its diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. No… --- ## [Cadillac ELR](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cadillac-elr/3110)
**Author:** [@luvevs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/luvevs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cadillac-elr/3110 "2013-02-18T08:23:18Z")
Perhaps this isn't a concept car anymore since it's scheduled for production in 2014, but it isn't available yet, and there's no production forum section for it so I posted here :slight\_smile: I'm looking for informati… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/tomorrows-ev/126.md) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/tomorrows-ev/126.md?page=2)