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Driving electric in an oil capital

Electric Auto Association

Houston chapter leads toward clean energy in Texas. Texas understands how to set up energy markets, Douglass said. “We a Volt, and a BMWi3 on display in the main area.” Unfortunately, when the assigned HEAA member arrived at the auto show with his Model S, security guards in golf carts quickly converged, blocking the entrance.

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Proud of its roots

Electric Auto Association

I cut the frame and extended it, and then a guy from the DEVC donated a golf cart motor,” he explained. “I I ordered a controller from a company in California, which used a single power Darlington transistor, and 4 deep cycle 12-volt batteries.” Jet Electrica 007.