# Battery & Chargers **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=13 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [Launch of the Mahindra e2o](https://community.electricforum.com/t/launch-of-the-mahindra-e2o/3249)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 6:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/launch-of-the-mahindra-e2o/3249 "2013-03-25T06:06:54Z")
While we have waited some time for the launch of the Mahindra e2o it has certainly been worth it! This looks likely to be a very popular short journey electric car which incorporates the latest technology. Check out th… --- ## [Home Charging Units](https://community.electricforum.com/t/home-charging-units/3228)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/home-charging-units/3228 "2013-03-17T21:11:44Z")
The market has opened up to the many models, manufacturers and designs for home EV charging units. There is still an issue as to standardization of plugs and even fluctuations but still the burgeoning market continues t… --- ## [Connecting solar panels to your electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/connecting-solar-panels-to-your-electric-car/3181)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 10:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/connecting-solar-panels-to-your-electric-car/3181 "2013-03-11T10:07:58Z")
One aspect of environmentally friendly driving which is becoming more and more popular is the introduction of solar panels to electric vehicles. These are very environmentally friendly, very efficient and basically allow… --- ## [Car Noise](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-noise/3127)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-noise/3127 "2013-03-11T08:14:49Z")
Do you think electric cars should have recorded car noises to warn pedestrians? --- ## [Driving range of electric cars](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-range-of-electric-cars/3207)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-range-of-electric-cars/3207 "2013-03-11T08:13:45Z")
The driving range of electric cars is a subject which has been very much at the forefront of the minds of many motorists. There are cars now which are able to offer journey capacity of up to 150 miles per full charge whi… --- ## [Will the price of petrol/gasoline dictate the success of the electric car market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-the-price-of-petrol-gasoline-dictate-the-success-of-the-electric-car-market/3186)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-the-price-of-petrol-gasoline-dictate-the-success-of-the-electric-car-market/3186 "2013-03-05T08:41:32Z")
One interesting point which has emerged over the last few months is the fact that due to the massive difference in gasoline/petrol prices across the world, electric vehicles may well be more attractive to drives in count… --- ## [Why not battery CHANGING stations?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-not-battery-changing-stations/1385)
**Author:** [@Motorhead](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Motorhead)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 6:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-not-battery-changing-stations/1385 "2013-03-04T06:40:57Z")
What would it take to have car makers use a standard form factor battery so that batteries be changed instead of recharged? ...wouldn't that solve the distance problem of Electric Vehicles? --- ## [Lithium fast charge with high discharge pulses](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-fast-charge-with-high-discharge-pulses/3160)
**Author:** [@Lauris](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lauris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 11:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-fast-charge-with-high-discharge-pulses/3160 "2013-02-26T11:17:43Z")
Hello, In Elithion once I had found interesting article about various charging types and one was incredibly interesting, it was basically very high current charging method, close to cell max charge current or even high… --- ## [Help ! I need to know what components are inside a charging station](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-i-need-to-know-what-components-are-inside-a-charging-station/2131)
**Author:** [@jwf90](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jwf90)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 10:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-i-need-to-know-what-components-are-inside-a-charging-station/2131 "2013-02-26T10:50:35Z")
Hi guys, I am a student studying Product design at the University of Derby. I am currently in the process of designing a electric charging station for EV's suitable for outdoor commercial use. I have looked through … --- ## [Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles named in the Forbes Top 50](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mahindra-reva-electric-vehicles-named-in-the-forbes-top-50/3144)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 6:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mahindra-reva-electric-vehicles-named-in-the-forbes-top-50/3144 "2013-02-23T06:59:49Z")
The Forbes Top 50 list of technology companies in 2013 is a reflection of the way in which technology is moving at the moment. It is therefore interesting to see that Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles has been rewarded wit… --- ## [Are workplace charging points the key to the future of the electric vehicle market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-workplace-charging-points-the-key-to-the-future-of-the-electric-vehicle-market/3143)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-workplace-charging-points-the-key-to-the-future-of-the-electric-vehicle-market/3143 "2013-02-23T06:15:25Z")
Ford Motors has recently announced plans to make funding available for workplace charging points as a means of kick starting the electric vehicle market. We have seen a number of similar ventures over the years although … --- ## [Mahindra-REVA to launch REVA E20 in India](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mahindra-reva-to-launch-reva-e20-in-india/3118)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mahindra-reva-to-launch-reva-e20-in-india/3118 "2013-02-19T09:41:34Z")
Mahindra-REVA, one of the better-known electric car manufacturers, is currently awaiting clearance from the Indian government with regards to possible subsidies for electric vehicles before launching the new REVA E20. A … --- ## [Goelectricstations.com](https://community.electricforum.com/t/goelectricstations-com/3091)
**Author:** [@ecarlover](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ecarlover)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 11:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/goelectricstations-com/3091 "2013-02-10T11:44:40Z")
I need to share this with anyone who needs the use of charging, public, private, or long distance!! I came across this amazing site which has changed my life in regards to me and my use of our electric car. We first di… --- ## [Should the emergency services receive extra training to tackle electric vehicle accid](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-the-emergency-services-receive-extra-training-to-tackle-electric-vehicle-accid/3088)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 7:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-the-emergency-services-receive-extra-training-to-tackle-electric-vehicle-accid/3088 "2013-02-08T07:28:56Z")
The press has recently been full of comments regarding the emergency services and the potential dangers of attending electric car accidents. There is concern that not only could the metal body of an electric vehicle beco… --- ## [Scotland set for charging point revolution](https://community.electricforum.com/t/scotland-set-for-charging-point-revolution/3077)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/scotland-set-for-charging-point-revolution/3077 "2013-02-06T04:48:19Z")
Energy giant SSE has today confirmed that households across Scotland will be offered the chance to have charging points installed free of charge. The company is also targeting leisure centres, council car parks and ferry… --- ## [Will Nissan kickstart a US charging revolution?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-nissan-kickstart-a-us-charging-revolution/3075)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-nissan-kickstart-a-us-charging-revolution/3075 "2013-02-06T04:47:03Z")
Nissan has today confirmed that it will build a further 500 fast charging posts across the US as manufacturers finally step up to the mark and inject money into the charging system. There are now high hopes that an array… --- ## [Are there enough charging points for electric cars to be successful?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-there-enough-charging-points-for-electric-cars-to-be-successful/3068)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2013, 9:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-there-enough-charging-points-for-electric-cars-to-be-successful/3068 "2013-02-05T09:17:55Z")
There is no doubt that interest in electric cars has increased over the last few years although many consumers are still concerned about the lack of charging points around the world. The European Union has issued a state… --- ## [Nissan announces plans for charging stations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-announces-plans-for-charging-stations/3065)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-announces-plans-for-charging-stations/3065 "2013-02-04T06:41:38Z")
Despite the fact that many people are still sceptical of the electric vehicle market, Nissan has this week announced plans to triple the number of charging point across America. This is a significant commitment by one of… --- ## [Question: Optima marine deep cycle good for EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-optima-marine-deep-cycle-good-for-ev/3062)
**Author:** [@boxboy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/boxboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 7:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-optima-marine-deep-cycle-good-for-ev/3062 "2013-02-03T07:58:32Z")
Has anyone ever used Optima AGM deep cycle (blue top) batteries for an EV ? I have had great luck as far as reliability for boats and cars, but not sure if they are good for the demands of a 72 volt EV system.. --- ## [Map of existing charging stations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/map-of-existing-charging-stations/1296)
**Author:** [@dundalk\_dave](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dundalk_dave)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/map-of-existing-charging-stations/1296 "2013-01-31T06:41:05Z")
I understand that some cars presently use a standard 110v 15 amp plug, and future cars will use 220 or whatever. Does there exist today a map of locationes where you could plug in the standard plug for free or pay for se… --- ## [12V VMax batteries vs Trogan 31](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-vmax-batteries-vs-trogan-31/3024)
**Author:** [@charicon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/charicon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-vmax-batteries-vs-trogan-31/3024 "2013-01-30T20:55:11Z")
Hi, does anyone have experience with these two? Vmax has an AH of 120. Trogan has an AH of 102. I am not sure what the significance is. Also, VMax is a little less expensive. I need to buy a whole new set and I don't… --- ## [Why you need to warm up your electric vehicle in the morning](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-you-need-to-warm-up-your-electric-vehicle-in-the-morning/3006)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 5:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-you-need-to-warm-up-your-electric-vehicle-in-the-morning/3006 "2013-01-24T05:48:33Z")
There have been a number of press reports with regards to battery capacity and how this will be impacted during extreme weather conditions for electric vehicles. Indeed Nissan has been commenting upon the Nissan Leaf and… --- ## [2003 GEM Batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2003-gem-batteries/2143)
**Author:** [@FrankgemTX](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FrankgemTX)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2003-gem-batteries/2143 "2013-01-20T12:15:13Z")
Help, I just inherited a 2003 GEM, 4 seater..... Has Costco batteries in it, but are not holding a charge. I want to replace with the recommended batteries. Any sugggestions on battery type/make/model number and where… --- ## [Costco Battery](https://community.electricforum.com/t/costco-battery/2800)
**Author:** [@rcscode](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rcscode)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 9:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/costco-battery/2800 "2013-01-20T09:46:59Z")
I have read the different comments on using Costco Batteries in my 2002 Gem. Does anyone have any recent results? I left my batteries plugged in for 3 months while I was away and they now will not hold a charge. Tried… --- ## [K2 Energy Solutions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/k2-energy-solutions/2997)
**Author:** [@WarpSpeed](https://community.electricforum.com/u/WarpSpeed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 5:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/k2-energy-solutions/2997 "2013-01-19T05:20:27Z")
Elithion Re: K2 Energy 'vs' Calb Comparing them for power applications: K2 power cells: 44 s SDT K2 energy cells: 81 s SDT CALB cells: 163 s SDT Therefore, for a given application, the K2 energy cells will be about… --- ## [Benefit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/benefit/2928)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/benefit/2928 "2013-01-04T18:03:43Z")
Unfortunately, many are put off by the high price of an electric car. Many fail to see the long term benefits provided by these alternative fuel vehicles. Here is one explanation. --- ## [Electric car legislation well behind the curve](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-legislation-well-behind-the-curve/2889)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 8:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-legislation-well-behind-the-curve/2889 "2012-12-27T08:40:49Z")
The fact that a Home Owners Association (HOA) in downtown Denver questioned a residents choice to park her electric vehicle in her own garage has highlighted a lack of legislation across the board. Initially there were s… --- ## [Texas Grid has full confidence in electric supply network](https://community.electricforum.com/t/texas-grid-has-full-confidence-in-electric-supply-network/2888)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 8:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/texas-grid-has-full-confidence-in-electric-supply-network/2888 "2012-12-27T08:04:38Z")
Texas Grid is the latest electric grid company to step forward and allay public fears about the ongoing increase in electric car usage. There have been concerns, for many years now, that current electric grid systems in … --- ## [J1772 Standards](https://community.electricforum.com/t/j1772-standards/2678)
**Author:** [@Rustybarnacle](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rustybarnacle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/j1772-standards/2678 "2012-11-21T19:39:53Z")
Hello, I've been reading online about various standards and I'm wondering what a person should expect when they pull up to a public station? BC is announcing hundreds of new stations to be installed and I'm looking a… --- ## [Charging stations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-stations/347)
**Author:** [@inSANe\_DIEGO](https://community.electricforum.com/u/inSANe_DIEGO)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 10:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-stations/347 "2012-11-02T10:35:30Z")
I am aware of two charging station locations in San Diego. One at a Costco and one at a mall. I took a swing by the Costco location and it is still in place. There are two HONDA style and one Chevy style. My questio… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=12) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=14)