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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

DIY Electric Car

It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity. Needless to say that I was pissed at UPS, who, like any 'good' corporate entity, is denying any responsibility. I attempted to buy a manual rack, but the company said they don't actually have one to sell.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

We have a free market; therefore if Americans truly wanted to make the switch to electric vehicles, then they would buy them — no government interference necessary. "California is abusing their waiver authority and its status as the largest market in the United States to force this change on all Americans.