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More Tools (i.e. toys.)

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

So, given that it's cold and rainy for a few months and I have the suspension, I decided to start the conversion, despite not having all the parts from ElectroAuto yet. You know what that means: Time to buy toys! (er. The next step is to go back to Alan at A & P to replace the suspension and steam clean the engine compartment.

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Proud of its roots

Electric Auto Association

Most of us just did our own conversions. Either that, or we’d buy one from someone else who did,” he said. But there are others of us who still have an interest in the conversion aspect and the more technical end of things.” I cut the frame and extended it, and then a guy from the DEVC donated a golf cart motor,” he explained.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars. And with EV maintenance you are less exposed to being ripped off buy the ICE car repairman. — Jeff U 6.

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