Archive-Name: autos/Electric/Part1 Last-Modified: 1993/09/17 This Electric Vehicle FAQ attempts to provide answers to common questions about Electric Vehicles (EVs) as well as provide information on where to get more information. Permission is granted to reproduce the information in this document in any form as long as there is there is no charge or at most a nominal duplication fee to the end user. This file is available for ANONYMOUS FTP from HMCVAX.AC.HMC.EDU in the directory INFO-EV-ARCHIVE as RESOURCES.PARTn (There are 3 parts right now). I try very hard to keep this list up to date, but since I've gleaned this information from a number of sources, no guarantee is made for correctness. (If you find any errors *PLEASE* let me know so that I can fix it! :-) ) Electric Vehicle discussions have occured in the following usenet newsgroups: Sci.Environment Sci.Energy CA.Environment Rec.Autos.Tech This is not an exhaustive list by any means. This part last updated September 16, 1993. -- Chris Yoder Burn Rubber, Not Gas! UCISRCY@Unocal.Com Drive electric today. Contents: Part 1 1) Common questions and answers 2) Electronic Lists 3) Publications 4) Books 5) Governmental Agencies Part 2 6) EV Associations Part 3 7) EV Suppliers (Parts & Whole vehicles) 8) EV Racing Associations 9) Related Associations F R E Q E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S ------------------------------------------------- 1) How fast can an EV (electric vehicle) go? The current land speed record for "non-track based" EVs is near 175 MPH. Electric trains such as the TGV has been clocked at over 300 MPH. Most EVs being sold or built today are capable of at least 60 MPH with many able to get up to 85 MPH or more. The fastest 1/4 mile time for an EV that I know of is 11.3 seconds (@110 MPH). This was done on an electric drag bike built by Ed Rannberg of Eyeball Engineering. GM's Impact prototype EV had a 0-60 time of 8 seconds. AC Propulsion has their prototype motor in a CRX. It's 0-60 time was clocked at 7.8 seconds by Road and Track. Most hobyist EVs have 0-60 times closer to 15 or 20 seconds. 2) How far can an EV go? The current record for the distance an EV has traveled on a single charge is over 400 miles at 55 MPH. This record was set by driving a vehicle from San Fransisco to Los Angeles. The owner of the vehicle would not state what type of batteries were used in the attempt, most who are familiar with the vehicle believe that they were Silver/Zinc. Most EVs being sold today have ranges from 30 to 90 "freeway" (55-60 MPH) miles. The average commute here in Los Angeles is 20 miles (one way) with 75% under 50 miles (Source: GM EV Newsletter). According to "a 1988 Transportation Survey", 90 of second vehicles travel less than 30 miles a day. If you occasionally need to take a vehicle further and don't want to own an ICE vehicle, you could hook up a generator (run it on a renewable fuel if you like) on a trailer for the longer trips, rent another vehicle, or swap battery packs along the way. (All of these have been done in real life situations.) In the future, the ideal EV will have a hydrogen fuel-cell on board to provide clean power to keep the batteries charged for the long trips. The hydrogen will probably be stored in a metal hydride so that pressurized cyclinders are not required. 3) What about all these new batteries I hear about? The Holy Grail of the EV industry is better batteries. The fact of the matter is that Lead-Acid based EVs can serve the needs of a large number of people today. Waiting for "better batteries" is just an excuse. It is true that not everybody will want or need an EV. They are but a piece in the whole transportation puzzle. Where they really shine is in short distance, mostly urban/suburban trips. This happens to be where ICE vehicles have their greatest short-comings. 4) Where can I purchase an EV and get it serviced afterwords? Most EVs on the road today are conversions of ICE (Internal Combusion Engine) vehicles. If you are mechanically skilled and inclined you can purchase a kit and install one in a vehicle yourself. However, there are a number of conversion shops who will sell you a complete vehicle. Please see the list of EV Suppliers found later in this FAQ for more information. EVs require very little maintenance, and most of that can be done at home with a tiny bit of knowledge. The maintenance required consists mostly of watering the batteries every month or so (if you don't have sealed batteries). If you do have a problem with the electrical power system of the vehicle, the manufacturer of the kit or converter of the vehicle should be able to help you (ask before you buy!). Most conversion shops should be able to maintain any EV. The other maintenance, such as tires, suspension, breaks and body repair work can be performed at your neiborhood repair shop. 5) How much does an EV cost? It depends upon the vehicle and how much work you are willing to put into it. The parts (including batteries) for a freeway capable conversion will run about $5,000-$6,000. Add to that cost whatever labor you don't supply and the cost of an ICE vehicle to convert. Turn-key conversions list at anywhere from $15,000 to $150,000. 6) Where do I get more information? Join the EV list or go to a meeting of your local EV club and ask! E L E C T R O N I C L I S T S ------------------------------- Begin: Listname: EV@SJSUVM1.SJSU.EDU List-Manager: Clyde Visser: CVISSER@UCRMATH.UCR.EDU Description: General list for discussion of all aspects of Electric Vehicles Subscription: For additions, send mail to LISTSERV@SJSUVM1.BITNET with a Subscription: message text consisting of the line: Subscription: SUBSCRIBE EV your-firstname your-lastname Digest: Subscribe as above with the second line being: Digest: SET EV DIGEST Anonymous-FTP: HMCVAX.CLAREMONT.EDU -- CD to INFO-EV-ARCHIVE End: Begin: Listname: HYDROGEN@URIACC.URI.EDU Description: General list for discussion of all aspects of Hydrogen use. Subscription: For additions, send mail to LISTSERV@URIACC.URI.EDU with a Subscription: message text consisting of the line: Subscription: SUBSCRIBE HYDROGEN your-firstname your-lastname End: Begin: Listname: Nomadness Description: Travels of Steve Roberts (BEHEMOTH recumbent and Microship) Subscription: wordy@ucsd.edu Subscription: Also hardcopy: The Nomadness Report, $15/year from Nomadic Subscription: Research Labs, PO Box 2185, El Segundo, CA 90245. End: Begin: Listname: American Wind Association Weekly Newsletter Description: Electronic distribution of American Wind Association Newsletter Subscription: Send email to tgray@igc.apc.org End: P U B L I C A T I O N S ----------------------- Begin: Publication: American Hydrogen Association Address: 219 South Siesta, Suite 101 City: Tempe State: AZ Zip: 85281 Country: USA End: Begin: Publication: Backwoods Home Magazine Contact: Dave Duffy, Editor Phone: (805) 647-9341 Address: P.O. Box 2630 City: Ventura State: CA Zip: 93002 Country: USA End: Begin: Publication: Electric Grand Prix. Contact: Paul Heaney Phone: (716) 889-1229 Address: 6 Gateway Circle City: Rochester State: NY Zip: 14624 Cost: non-profit organization. Frequency: Quarterly Comment: Technical & performance info. End: Begin: Publication: Electric Propulsion Contact: Jack Kerr, Editor Phone: (416) 890-1846 Address: 395 Matheson Boulevard East City: Mississauga State: Ontario Country: Canada Mail-Code: L4Z 2H2 End: Begin: Publication: Electric Vehicle Progress Contact: Laurence Alexander, Editor Phone: (212) 206-7979 Address: 1133 Broadway, Suite 1407 City: New York State: NY Zip: 10010 Country: USA Cost: $327 per year Comment: aka "Management News & Technical Developments in the Comment: Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Industry" End: Begin: Publication: G.M. Electric Vehicles Progress Report Phone: 1-800-25-ELECTRIC Cost: Free End: Begin: Publication: Home Power Contact: Richard Perez, Editor Phone: (916) 475-3179 Address: P.O. Box 130 City: Hornbrook State: CA Zip: 96044-1030 Country: USA Comment: Merged with Alternative Transportation News. A must have Comment: for those seriously interested in Alternative Energy issues. BBS: (707) 822-8640 -- Includes GIFs of graphs and diagrams End: Begin: Publication: PV Network News Contact: Paul Wilkins, Editor Phone: (505) 473-1067 Address: 2303 Cedros Circle City: Santa Fe State: NM Zip: 87505-5252 Country: USA End: Begin: Publication: Solar Mind Contact: Joe Stevenson Phone: (707) 463-1812, (707) 468-0878 Address: 759 South State, #81 City: Ukiah State: CA Zip: 95482 Country: USA Cost: $25 Frequency: 6 issues a year Comment: Wholistic Approache to Technology and Environment End: Begin: Publication: World Electric Transportation & Solar Explosion Contact: Clarence Ellers Phone: (503) 547-3506 Address: PO Box 111 City: Yachats State: OR Zip: 97498 Country: USA Cost: $30 Frequency: monthly Comment: Buy/Sell/Swap EV Section End: B O O K S --------- Begin: Title: Convert your Compact Car to Electric Author: Jones, Clyde R. Date: 1981 ISBN: 0-89196-0961(pbk) Publisher: Domus Books, 400 Anthony Trail, Northbook, Ill 60062 End: Begin: Title: Electric Vehicles, Design & Build your own. Author: Hackleman, Michael Date: 1977 ISBN: 0-915238-179 Publisher: EarthMind, 4844 Hirsch Road, Mariposa CA, 95338 End: Begin: Title: 1992 Electric Vehicle Directory, 4th edition Author: Terpstra, Philip ISBN: 0-9626287-5-1 Cost: $11.00 End: Begin: Title: Electric Vehicles Unplugged!, Your Electric Auto Resource Author: Marsh, Douglas F. ISBN: 1-879857-00-6 Cost: $9.00 End: Begin: Title: Why Wait for Detroit? 2nd edition Editor: McCrea, Steve and Minner, Richard Date: 1992 Cost: $10.95 Order: (800) 468-4322 -- Ask to order "Why Wait For Detroit?" End: Begin: Title: SolarWind Author: Krutz, Kenneth W. Date: 1986 Source: P.O. Box 849, Sunset Beach, CA 90742 End: Begin: Title: The Complete Book of Electric Vehicles Author: Shacket, Sheldon R. Date: 1981 Publisher: Domus Books, Chicago End: Begin: Title: All About Electric and Hybrid Cars Author: Traister, Robert J. Date: 1982 Publisher: Tab Books, Blue Ridge Summit, PA End: Begin: Title: Electric Vehicle Technology Author: Unnewehr, L.E. Date: 1982 Publisher: Wiley, New York End: Begin: Title: The Consumer's Electric Car Author: Wakefield, Ernest Henry. Date: 1977 Publisher: Ann Arbor Science Publishers, Ann Arbor, MI End: G O V E R N M E N T A L A G E N C I E S ----------------------------------------- Begin: Name: CARB, California Air Resources Board Name2: Public Information Office Contact: Bill Sessa Contact2: Jerry Martin Phone: (916) 322-2990 Address: P.O. Box 2815 City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95812 Country: USA Comment: CARB was formed in 1969 Comment: (ZEV) Emissions Standards Adopted Sept 27, 1990 End: Begin: Name: CARB, California Air Resources Board -- Southern CA Contact: Sylvia Vanderspek Phone: (818) 575-6703 End: Begin: Name: NYSERDA, New York State Energy Research and Name2: Development Authority Contact: Larry Hudson Phone: (518) 465-6251 ext 209 Address: 2 Rockefeller Plaza City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12223 Country: USA Comment: NYSERDA was formed in 1976 Comment: Operates a fleet of nearly 300 alternate-fuel Comment: vehicles End: ****************************************************************************** Archive-Name: autos/Electric/Part2 Last-Modified: 1993/09/17 Electric Vehicles FAQ, Part 2. Permission is granted to reproduce the information in this document in any form as long as there is there is no charge or at most a nominal duplication fee to the end user. Last updated September 16, 1993. -- Chris Yoder Burn Rubber, Not Gas! UCISRCY@Unocal.Com Drive electric today. Contents: Part 1 1) Common questions and answers 2) Electronic Lists 3) Publications 4) Books 5) Governmental Agencies Part 2 6) EV Associations Part 3 7) EV Suppliers (Parts & Whole vehicles) 8) EV Racing Associations 9) Related Associations E V A S S O C I A T I O N S ----------------------------- A R I Z O N A ------------- Begin: Association: PHOENIX EAA Contact: Lee Clouse Phone: (602) 943-7950 Address: P.O. Box 11371 City: Phoenix State: AZ Zip: 85061 Country: USA Meetings: 4th Saturday/month, 9am - Noon Meetings: Even months: Chapman Chev., Baseline Av. at McClintock. Meetings: Odd months: Lou Grubb Chev., 27th at Camback, Phoenix End: Begin: Association: Tucson Electric Vehicle Association Contact: Mary Ann Chapman Phone: (602) 887-9449 Address: P.O. Box 77538 City: Tucson State: AZ Zip: 85703 Country: USA Meetings: Meets once a month with a speaker (dates and times vary) Meetings: Technical meetings second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. at: Meetings: Grahm Greenlee Room Meetings: University Medical Center Meetings: 1501 North Campbell Meetings: Tucson, AZ End: C A L I F O R N I A ------------------- Begin: Association: EAST BAY EAA Contact: Jim Danaher Phone: (510) 339-1984 Address: 1986 Gouldin Rd. City: Oakland State: CA Zip: 94611 Country: USA Meetings: 2nd Saturday/month, 9:30 - Noon Meetings: PG&E Service Center, 4801 Oakport St. Oakland Meetings: (880 frontage road south of High St.) End: Begin: Association: Electric Auto Association Address: 2710 Saint Giles LanePhone: (800) 537-2882 City: Mountain View State: CA Zip: 94040 Country: USA Dues: $35/year. Includes 6 issues of Current EVents (16-32 pages) End: Begin: Association: Electric Vehicle Association of Southern California Contact: Ken Koch Phone: (909) 949-7914 FAX: (909) 949-7916 EMail: Chris@CMCVAX.Claremont.Edu Address: 944 West 21st Street City: Upland State: CA Zip: 91786 Country: USA Meetings: 3rd Saturday/month, 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Meetings: Ontario Public Library, 215 E. C Street, Ontario, CA Dues: $15/year. Dues: Includes 12 issues of EVAOSC newsletter (8-12 pages). End: Begin: Association: LOS ANGELES EAA Contact: Irv L. Wiess Phone: (818) 841-5994 Address: 2034 N. Brighton City: Burbank State: CA Zip: 91504 Country: USA Meetings: 1st Saturday/month, 11am - 1pm Meetings: Pasadena City College, Rm. E220 Meetings: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena End: Begin: Association: NORTH BAY EAA Contact: Preston McCoy Phone: (415) 492-7973 Address: 117 Brich Avenue City: Corte Madera State: CA Zip: 94925 Country: USA Meetings: 2nd Saturday, 10am - noon Meetings: PG&E business center, 111 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa, CA End: Begin: Association: PENINSULA EAA Contact: Jean Bardon Phone: (415) 355-3060 Address: 540 Moana Way City: Pacifica State: CA Zip: 94044 Country: USA Meetings: 1st Saturday/month, 10am - Noon Meetings: San Bruno Public Library (downstairs), San Bruno. End: Begin: Association: SILICON VALLEY EAA (Founding Chapter) Contact: Paul Brasch Phone: (408) 371-5969 FAX: (408) 371-5978 Address: 1968 Elden Dr. City: San Jose State: CA Zip: 95124 Country: USA Meetings: 3rd Saturday/month, 10am - 1pm Meetings: Hewlett Packard Santa Clara facility Meetings: 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose End: Begin: Association: SAN JOSE EAA Contact: Don Gillis Phone: (408) 225-5446 Address: 5820 Herma City: San Jose State: CA Zip: 95123 Country: USA Meetings: 2nd Saturday/month, 10am - Noon Meetings: 1592 Jacob Ave. (near Meridian), San Jose End: Begin: Association: EAA of SACRAMENTO Contact: Richard Minner Phone: (916) 454-5524 EMail: rtm@island.com Address: 5201 Dover Avenue City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95819-3824 Country: USA Meetings: 4th Saturday/month (Jan-Oct), 10am - Noon Meetings: SMUD, 6201 S. Street, Sacramento Dues: $15 for the first year, $10 to renew. Includes a copy of Dues: 160-page EV primer, "Why Wait For Detroit?", and 11 issues Dues: of 4-page EV Update (Jan-Oct + Nov/Dec). National membership Dues: ($35--see listing for Electric Auto Association) not required. End: Begin: Association: SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC VEHICLE ASSOCIATION Contact: Ron Larrea Phone: (619) 443-3017 Address: 9011 Los Coches Road City: Lakeside State: CA Zip: 92040 Country: USA Meetings: 4th Tuesday/month, 7pm Meetings: San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park. End: Begin: Association: SAN LOUIS OBISPO EAA Contact: Rick Doran Phone: (805) 546-9654 Address: PO Box 976 City: San Louis Obispo State: CA Zip: 93406 Country: USA End: Begin: Association: SANTA BARBARA EAA Contact: Dale Ross Phone: (805) 687-3919 Address: PO Box 91327 City: Santa Barbara State: CA Zip: 93190 Country: USA End: Begin: Association: National Electric Auto Association Contact: John Newell Phone: (415) 591-6698 Address: 1249 Lane Street City: Belmont State: CA Zip: 94002 Country: USA End: Begin: Association: Northern California Solar Energy Association Contact: Mary Tucker Phone: (408) 277-5533 Address: P.O. Box 3008 City: Berkeley State: CA Zip: 94703 Country: USA End: C O L O R A D O --------------- Begin: Association: Denver Electric Vehicle Council Contact: George Gless Address: 2940 13th Street Phone: (303) 442-6566 City: Boulder State: CO Zip: 80304 Country: USA End: I L L I N O I S --------------- Begin: Association: Fox Valley Electric Auto Association Contact: Bill Shafer Phone: (708) 383-8005 (Days), (708) 383-0186 (Evenings) Address: 624 Pershing St. City: Wheaton State: IL Zip: 60187 Country: USA End: N E V A D A ----------- Begin: Association: LAS VEGAS EAA Contact: Gail Lucas Phone: (702) 736-1910 Address: Desert Research Institute P.O.Box 19040 City: Las Vegas State: NV Zip: 89132-0040 Country: USA End: N E W E N G L A N D --------------------- Begin: Association: MAYNARD EAA Contact: Bob Batson Phone: (508) 897-8288 Address: 1 Fletcher St. City: Maynard State: MA Zip: 01754 Country: USA End: Begin: Association: Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Contact: Nancy Hazard Phone: (802) 254-2386 Address: 23 Ames Street City: Greenfield State: MA Zip: 01301 Country: USA End: N E W J E R S E Y ------------------- Begin: Association: TRI-STATE EAA Contact: Kasimir Wysocki Phone: (201) 342-3684 Address: 293 Hudson St. City: Hackensack State: NJ Zip: 07601 Country: USA End: F L O R I D A ------------- Begin: Association: Electric Boat Association. -- EBAA Contact: Ken Matthews Phone: (813) 774-3773 City: Naples State: FL Country: USA End: Begin: Association: SOUTH FLORIDA EAA Contact: Steve McCrea Phone: (305) 463-0158 Address: 101 SE 15th Av., #5 City: Ft. Lauderdale State: FL Zip: 33301 Country: USA End: Begin: Association: FLORIDA EAA Contact: Bill Young Phone: (407) 269-4609 Address: PO Box 156 City: Titusville State: FL Zip: 2781-0156 Country: USA End: T E X A S --------- Begin: Association: HOUSTON EAA Contact: Ken Bancroft Phone: (713) 729-8668 Address: 4301 Kingfisher St. City: Houston State: TX Zip: 77035 Country: USA End: W A S H I N G T O N, D.C. ------------------------- Begin: Association: EVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON, D.C. Contact: Sid Goldstein Phone: (301) 213-3990 (301) 869-4954 Address: 9140 Centerway Road City: Gaithersburg State: MD Zip: 20879 Country: USA End: W A S H I N G T O N ------------------- Begin: Association: SEATTLE EVA Contact: Ray Nadreau Phone: (206) 542-5612 Address: 19547 23rd N.W. City: Seattle State: WA Zip: 98177 Country: USA End: N E W M E X I C O ------------------ Begin: Association: LAS CRUCES EAA Contact: Dr. Jack Hedger Phone: (505) 546-0288 Address: PO Box 1077 City: Demming State: NM Zip: 88031-1077 Country: USA End: O R E G O N ----------- Begin: Association: Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (OEVA) Contact: Lon Gillas Phone: (503) 434-4332 Address: PO Box 347 City: Amity State: OR Zip: 97101 Country: USA Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of even numbered months at the Meetings: Energy Resource Center in Tualatin Dues: $25/yr End: N O R T H & S O U T H C A R O L I N A ---------------------------------------- Begin: Association: MONROE EAA Contact: Lawson Huntley Phone: (704) 283-1025 Address: PO Box 1025 City: Monroe State: NC Zip: 28111-1025 Country: USA End: U T A H ------- Begin: Association: WEST VALLEY CITY EAA Contact: Harry Van Soolen Phone: (801) 969-1130 Address: 3622 South 4840 West City: West Valley City State: UT Zip: 84120 Country: USA End: W I S C O N S I N ----------------- Begin: Association: Wisconsin Electric Auto Association Contact: Dave Pares Phone: (414) 481-9655 Address: 3251 S. Illinois City: Milwaukee State: WI Zip: 53207 Country: USA End: C A N A D A ----------- Begin: Association: Electric Vehicle Association of Canada - EVAC Chairman: Dr. W.A. Adams Contact: Claudia Oliveira Phone: (613) 226-7171 FAX: (613) 226-7871 EMail: jcto@acadvm1.uottawa.ca Address: c/o Electrochemical Science and Technology Centre Address: 33 Mann Avenue - Box 450 - Station A City: Ottawa Province: Ontario Mail-Code: K1N 6N5 Country: Canada End: Begin: Association: Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association Contact: Axel Gringmuth, President EMail: ud077@freenet.victoria.bc.ca Address: 1402 Charlotte Road City: North Vancouver Province: BC Mail-Code: V7J 1H2 Country: Canada Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month: 7:30 PM at: Meetings: B.C. Transit Operators Cafeteria Meetings: B.C. Hydro Kitchener Street Complex Meetings: 3750 Kitchener Street, Burnaby, B.C. Dues: $25 (Cdn)/year ($10 (Cdn)/yr for Students). Dues: Includes monthly newsletter. End: ****************************************************************************** Archive-Name: autos/Electric/Part3 Last-Modified: 1993/09/17 Electric Vehicles FAQ, Part 3. Permission is granted to reproduce the information in this document in any form as long as there is there is no charge or at most a nominal duplication fee to the end user. Last updated: September 16, 1993. -- Chris Yoder Burn Rubber, Not Gas! UCISRCY@Unocal.Com Drive electric today. Contents: Part 1 1) Common questions and answers 2) Electronic Lists 3) Publications 4) Books 5) Governmental Agencies Part 2 6) EV Associations Part 3 7) EV Suppliers (Parts & Whole vehicles) 8) EV Racing Associations 9) Related Associations E L E C T R I C C A R S & P A R T S S U P P L I E R S ------------------------------------------------------------- Begin: Company: AC Propulsion Systems Product: AC motors and controlers Phone: (909) 592-5399 FAX: (909) 394-4598 City: San Diemas State: CA Country: USA Comment: Alan Cocconi system End: Begin: Company: American Flywheel Systems Product: Flywheel "batteries" (in development) Phone: (206) 454-1818 City: Bellevue State: WA Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Auto-Bound, Inc. Product: Source for automobile service manuals (handy for EV conv.): Phone: (415) 521-8630 Address: 2313 Santa Clara Avenue City: Alameda State: CA Zip: 94501 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Battery MD, The Product: Battery design and Tune-up (tune-ups in Los Angeles area) Phone: (818) 355-2927 City: Greater Los Angeles Area State: CA Country: USA End: Begin: Company: California Electric Cars Product: Electric Vehicles Contact: Craig Campbell Phone: (408) 899-2012 Address: 1669 Del Monte Blvd. City: Seaside State: CA Zip: 93955 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Commuter Vehicles Product: Electric Vehicles Contact: Jim Tervort Phone: (813) 471-0424 Address: P.O. Box 1479 City: Sebring State: FL Zip: 33871 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Drive Electric Product: Electric Vehicles (showroom), Kits, Parts, Service Product: Drive Electric conversions: Geo Prism, S-10 pickup, ... Product: (CARB certified for Calif. rebate) Product: Danish Citi-El, 3-wheeler Product: Kewet, small 4-wheeler Product: Solectria converted Geo (A/C system), and pickups Product: Doran Motors EcoScoot electric scooter Product: ElectraCraft electric boats Contact: Bob Dean, Sal Caravello Phone: (916) 442-5110 Address: 901 16th Street City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Eagle-Picher Industries, INC. Product: Nickel-Iron batteries Contact: Electronics Division Phone: (417) 623-8000 Address: P.O. Box 47 City: Joplin State: Missouri Zip: 64802 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: EcoElectric Corporation Product: Electric Vehicle Conversions Contact: Mary Ann Chapman Phone: (602) 887-9449 Address: P.O. Box 77100 City: Tucson State: AZ Zip: 85703 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Electric Car Company of America, Inc. Product: Electric Vehicles (showroom) Contact: Richard Mayer & Don Eaton Phone: (818)763-7321 Address: 5730 Tujunga Ave. - P.O. Box 380 City: North Hollywood State: CA Zip: 91603 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Electric Vehicle Custom Conversions Product: Custom Adapter plates & Electric Vehicle Conversions Contact: Larry Foster Phone: (818) 913-8579 Address: 1712 Nausika City: Rowland Heights State: CA Zip: 91748 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Electro Automotive Product: Electric Vehicle Conversions Phone: (408) 429-1989 Address: P.O. Box 1113 City: Felton State: CA Zip: 95018 Country: USA End: Begin: Name: Electrosource Inc. Product: batteries (new technology) Phone: (512) 445-6606 FAX: (512) 445-6819 Address: 3800B Drossett Drive City: Austin State: Texas Zip: 78744-1131 Country: USA Comment: Makers of the Horizon Battery, improved lead-acid Comment: Uses coaxial extrusion for high tensile strength battery Comment: plates; allows better alloys, prevents plate distortion Comment: giving longer life. Overall doubling in life, energy Comment: and power density. Experimental as of Nov 92; limited Comment: production expected sometime in 1993. End: Begin: Company: Energy Partners Product: The Green Car (Hydrogen Fuel Cell based EV) Phone: (407) 688-0500 FAX: (407) 688-9610 Address: 1501 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 102 City: West Palm Beach State: Fl Zip: 33407 End: Begin: Company: ETS Electric Product: Conversions, components, and tech support Contact: Axel Gringmuth, owner Phone: (604) 987-6188 Address: 1402 Charlotte Road, City: North Vancouver Province: B.C. Postal Code: V7J 1H2 Country: Canada End: Begin: Company: Eyeball Engineering Product: Electric Vehicle Conversions Contact: Ed Rannberg Phone: (909) 829-2011 FAX: (909) 829-1913 Address: 16738 Foothill Blvd. City: Fontana State: CA Zip: 92335 End: Begin: Company: Futura Propulsion Systems Contact: Don Moriaty Phone: (714) 951-4444 Address: 22351 Rosebriar City: Mission Viejo State: CA Zip: 92692 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: GE Electrical Distribution & Control Product: Pulsewidth modulated controllers for DC traction motors as Product: well as other types of controllers Contact: Tracey Harbor (919) 563-7371 Contact: Joe Lambert (919) 563-7370 Contact: Jim Rettman (919) 563-7418 Address: PO Box 489, 6801 Industrial Drive City: Mebane State: NC Zip: 27302 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Global Light and Power Product: Electric Vehicles Phone: (208) 263-5027 Address: 520 Pine St. City: Sandpoint State: ID Zip: 83864 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Green Motor Works Product: Electric Vehicles (showroom) Contact: Bill Meurer Phone: (818) 766-3800 Address: 5228 Vineland City: North Hollywood State: CA Zip: 91601 Country: USA End: Company: Nu-Kar Contact: Glen Stevens Phone: (901) 853-2925 or (800) 598-6904 Begin: 710 Hwy 57 City: Collierville State: TN Zip: 38017 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: KTA Services Product: Conversion components and 5 California Certified Kits. Catalog: $5.00 (refundable on order) Contact: Ken Koch Phone: (909) 949-7914 FAX: (909) 949-7916 Address: 944 West 21st Street City: Upland State: CA Zip: 91786 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Lightning Electric Vehicle Conversions Product: Conversions, components, and tech support Contact: Randy Holmquist, owner Phone: (604) 390-3364 FAX: (604) 390-1166 Address: 7647 Superior Road City: Lantzville Province: B.C. Postal-Code: V0R 2H0 Country: Canada End: Begin: Company: Powertec Product: Electric Motors Phone: (704) 588-1956 FAX: (704) 588-7315 City: Charlotte State: North Carolina Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Real Goods Product: Mail-order: "off-the-grid" + EV parts + green supplies Phone: (707) 468-9214, (800) 762-7325 FAX: (707) 468-0301 Address: 966 Mazzoni Street City: Ukiah State: CA Zip: 95482 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: San Diego Electric Auto Co. Product: Electric Vehicle Conversions Contact: Ron Larrea Phone: (619) 443-3017 Address: 9011 Los Coches Road City: Lakeside State: CA Zip: 92040 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Solar Car Corp. Product: Electric Vehicles Contact: Doug Cobb Phone: (407) 725-3769 Address: P.O. Box 3293 City: Indianlantic State: FL Zip: 32803 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Solar Electric Engineering, Inc. Product: Electric Vehicles (showroom) Contact: Gary Starr Phone: (707) 829-4545 Address: 115 Morris St. City: Sebastopol State: CA Zip: 95472 Country: USA End: Begin: Name: Solectria Product: EVs, EV parts and kits Contact: James Worden Phone: (508) 658-2231 Fax: (508) 658-3224 Address: 68 Industrial Way City: Wilmington State: MA Zip: 01887 Country: USA Comment: Seller of AC-drive EVs, parts and kits Comment: The Force: converted Geo Metro End: Begin: Company: The Source for Electric Car Parts, INC. Product: Parts for Citicar, Commutacar, Postal Van Phone: (813) 471-2323 or (305) 983-6003 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Trojan Battery Company Product: Lead-Acid Batteries Phone: (310) 946-8381 or (800) 423-6569 Address: 12380 Clark Ave. City: Santa Fe Springs State: CA Zip: 90670 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Unique Mobility, Inc. Product: Brushless DC Motor/Controler Contact: Robert L. Rehn: Vice President - Vehicle Systems Phone: (303) 278-2002 FAX: (303) 278-7007 Address: 425 Corporate Circle City: Golden State: CO Zip: 80401 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: U.S. Battery Company Product: Lead acid batteries Phone: (909) 371-8090 or (800) 695-0945 Address: 1675 Sampson Av City: Corona State: CA Zip: 91719 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: Westinghouse Product: AC motors (& controlers?) Contact: Joyce Henderson or Tim Winter Phone: (410) 993-6245 Address: EV Support & Service group Address: Westinghouse Electric Co. City: Baltimore State: MD Country: USA End: You could also try asking for Tim Winter. E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E R A C I N G A S S O C I A T I O N S ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin: Association: Electrathon of America Phone: (310) 539-9223 Address: 1251 W. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 142 City: Torrance State: CA Zip: 90502 Comment: Very low cost EV racing. Basic rules: take 65 lbs of batteries Comment: and bicycle tires, put a body around it and run for 45 minutes. End: Begin: Association: Solar & Electric Racing Association (SERA) Phone: (602) 953-6672 FAX: (602) 953-7733 Address: 11811 N. Patum Blvd. Suite 3031 City: Phoenix State: AZ Zip: 85028 Comment: Big event: The Solar & Electric 500 at Phoenix International Comment: raceway in early March. The big names in the EV world are all Comment: at the event, but none of the big 3 auto makers race. End: R E L A T E D A S S O C I A T I O N S --------------------------------------- Begin: Association: American Hydrogen Association Phone: (602) 921-0433 FAX: (602) 967-6601 Address: 216 S Clark Ave, Suite 103 City: Tempe State: AZ Zip: 85281 Country: USA End: Begin: Company: IMPCO Technologies, Inc. Phone: (310) 860-8666 Address: 16804 Gridley Place City: Cerritos State: CA Zip: 90701-1792 Country: USA Comment: CNG and LP conversion systems. (May have list of conversion Comment: firms.) Gaseous fuel carburetors and mixers, high Comment: and low pressure regulators, fuel lock-off valves, etc. Comment: They also have "closed loop" computer controlled systems for Comment: their carburetors and an electronic mixture control valve/gas Comment: mass sensor. End: Begin: Association: SAE International Phone: (412) 776-4970 FAX: (412) 776-0790 Address: 400 Commonwealth Dr City: Warrendale State: PA Zip: 15096-0001 Country: USA Comment: Books and Tech papers on EVs; Catalog #2718. 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