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:



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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 <Chris Yoder>
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 <Richard Minner>
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 <Julio Cesar Tambasco de Oliveria>
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 <Peter Jacobs>
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:





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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
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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
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Company:        American Flywheel Systems
Product:        Flywheel "batteries" (in development)
Phone:          (206) 454-1818
City:           Bellevue
State:          WA
Country:        USA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Company:        Electro Automotive
Product:        Electric Vehicle Conversions
Phone:          (408) 429-1989
Address:        P.O. Box 1113
City:           Felton
State:          CA
Zip:            95018
Country:        USA
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Company:        Futura Propulsion Systems
Contact:        Don Moriaty
Phone:          (714) 951-4444
Address:        22351 Rosebriar
City:           Mission Viejo
State:          CA
Zip:            92692
Country:        USA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Begin:
Company:        Powertec
Product:        Electric Motors
Phone:          (704) 588-1956
FAX:            (704) 588-7315
City:           Charlotte
State:          North Carolina
Country:        USA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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You could also try asking for Tim Winter.

 
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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.
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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.
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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 
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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.
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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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