Archive-Name: autos/Electric/Part1 Last-Modified: 1993/08/24 Here is a *partial* listing of electric vehicle clubs and alternative energy publications last updated 24-AUG-1993. If you have any additions or corrections to this list, send them to me and I'll add them. This list will be published monthly. This file is available for FTP from HMCVAX.CLAREMONT.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 and I'll 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. -- Chris Yoder Burn Rubber, Not Gas! UCISRCY@CIS.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) 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.BITNET 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: P U B L I C A T I O N S ----------------------- Begin: Publication: Alternative Transportation News Contact: Michael Hackleman, Editor Phone: (408) 336-5026 Address: P.O. Box 743 City: Mariposa State: CA Zip: 95338 Country: USA Frequency: 6 times a year End: 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 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: