I think its time to officially get a west coast chapter formed. I have been
in contact with a few members. john and darien in sarasota;cornelious and
armando in oldsmar; matt in seminole; jack in indian rocks beach; and george
in tarpon springs. There a few others I have not spoken with but
We should have a meet and greet meeting before we can get the west coast
chapter together formally.
Location would be in Oldsmar and the date Saturday, the 14th.
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The
the 14th is too soon for some potential members so the meeting with be moved
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the meeting for the FLEAA is in boca raton which I plan to be there. Then
the next weekend we plan to have the first west coast chapter meeting.
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Oldsmar is the standing location for the meeting but Sarasota or Bradenton
is more centrally located if the west coast chapter would include tampa all
the way down to fort myers and naples.
My question has always been will a west coast chapter include ALL of west
coast florida or will it be
I think we are a bit spread out to have one big club with one meeting for
everyone. I dont think it would be fair to ask people to drive long
distances for a meeting with the price of gas going like it is. Ted in fort
myers has the longest to drive and asking him to drive to oldsmar would be a
We all can have only theories based on the known facts but its looking worse
and worse for GM.
One reason I can understand for GM is their stockholders expect the stock to
keep climbing. GM has to build cars that people will accept to last only 5
years at the most and the trade them in for new
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Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:52:45 EDT
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Anyone in this group know the history of Ford's Edsel. The
Michael,
It is not just the EV clubs and conversions that will stick it to Detroit.
We
need to also tap into the Gas Pump Rage (or in some cases despair) and
get
the word out that the public really has some alternatives to the Status
Quo.
Just be ready to realize that most folks are not
Overall I think it was a good article. Saying we are doing it to fight the
CO2 problem may be a benefit but saying thats the reason makes us look like
thats the only reason. There is alot more to it than just that.
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we all would, and I think that is the idea. The west coast club will be
building a club ev that everyone will have their hands on. If we can get a
shop to hold the south west coast meetings at we can do the same there as
well.
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this race car is cleaning up on the track putting ICE cars to shame and
setting records... all on kokam lithium batteries!
quote from mailing list:
Greetings electric racing fans,
Fox News Channel will be broadcasting a brief piece about EV's today. They
plan to use some video from the
The first meeting of the west coast chapter florida electric auto
association was a great success!
Even the downpour could not keep people away from the meeting. 15 people
were there as well as Cornelious' S-10, Matt's Jeep Cherokee, and James'
Prius.
I was very elated to meet and talk with
I think we can get with sarasota on the 26th, Fran, you have been in contact
and I will as well as the rep for the west and south west coast clubs. All
we need to do is get the EVs down toi sarasota from north of the skyway and
I think we have something good to promote EVs and have a showing of
Excellent IDEA!! The next monthly meeting of the West Coast and South West
Coast clubs will fall at the same time that EVI is in the tampa bay area. A
meeting in Sarasota would be a great idea. I have emailed Michele Mician
expressing our interest in having the meeting with EVI in sarasota.
I
To: Michael Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Michael. Sure. So, do I understand that you will show Who Killed the
Electric Car? Do you have a flyer, venue, press release?
I want to get a consolidated press release of all the events.
ASAP : )
*Michele mician, MS *
*CITY OF SARASOTA
Fran,
Looks like this fell into place nicely. Thanks to John for getting in
contact with Sarasota and establishing the soon to be partnership. Having a
city behind us is the best thing for all of FLEAA and all regional
chapters. Can't say thanks enough John for your hard work!
If you can
Fran,
Looks like we will just tie in your visit with our 2nd meeting of the west
coast eaa. Trying to get a big event together now probably wouldnt work
with the time restraints. We would still push for media attention and have
people in the area unaware of EVs come to see the Prius. I'll be
If you dont mind not having a back seat, most cars that are considered bad
conversion choices would be good choices if you dont mind making it a 2
seater.
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FULL SIZE VAN EVS!
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/car/745498714.html
for sale on craigslist. I am trying to get in touch to get to see them
before they get auctioned off
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**I NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN FIX A 2001 GEM CAR** (PINELLAS PARK)
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WILL BARTER FOR SERVICES.
CALL RONNIE 727-244-1151
- Location: PINELLAS PARK
- Compensation: OPEN
everyone that can make it in sarasota, 6pm commission hearing! tomorrow the
21st
http://www.sarasotagov.com/InsideCityGovernment/Content/CAC/Communications/Releases/Electric_vehicles.htm
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Glad we got a good showing. was a bit last minute but goes to show how
dedicated FLEAA is to promote EVs as a viable transportation alternative.
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its confirmed. I will be getting up bright and early to get 1 of the USF
vans from east tampa to be sure that it is at the meeting tomorrow.
Since both vans are the same, we will only need one at the meeting. Also,
just in case it takes all day to troubleshoot the van we would only be able
to
then a full from scratch conversion for someone. I
would be interested in getting one and purchasing the components needed to
get it running again.
REPLY FROM MICHAEL CLARK
The people that have the van are very disappointed that they are in the
shape they are in. they didnt know anything about them
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From: Bernie Crews [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Jul 30, 2008 8:54 AM
Subject: web link for the wreck of the tesla 6
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Anyone interested in the wreck of a Tesla Roadster?
http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/07/worlds-first-fo.html
PLUG-IN SUPPLY BRINGS DOWN COST OF CONVERSIONS
http://www.pluginsupply.com ANNOUNCEMENT
Plug-In Supply Inc. Unveils World's First Plug-in Hybrid Conversion Kit
Under $5,000 With Extended Life Batteries
Plug-In Supply, Inc. unveiled the world's first Prius Conversion System
priced at $4995.
http://www.tatacarsworldwide.com/products/index.asp
they plan to sell their smallest car for $2500
light new car that could be cheap enough to be converted to electric
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HI
Is this the Gruman utility vans like postoffice trucks?
Bill
the battery pack was held on with 4 bolts. it was at least 1800 pounds.
the connectors were a quick connect type with one on each side that popped
off with little effort. I could imagine it being a type of quick change
pack.
found an interesting history of Nelco. Nelco was bought by Polaron
Components. in 1997 Nelco made BRUSHLESS motor and drive system for high
velocity machining applications. Wonder if the USF Vans have this system?
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Lets preserve these vans and not let them go to the scrap yard. Bill Young
has suggested we get these vans together and get them somewhere everyone can
see them. If anyone could contribute a small amount to buy these vans from
the current owners we could get them at a decent price. If everyone
From: fred [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 02:46:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [FLEAA] Sarasota meeting
Nicely written article, except for including the magnets fellow. Shrink
gasoline molecules so oxygen bonds more easily. Trying to convince ... to
equip
This is for those who have expressed an interest in meeting others who
share
your interest in the progress and development in Plug-In Electric Vehicles
in Polk County.
I am proposing a meeting:
at the Polk County Sheriffs Office Community Room.
on Saturday August 30,
at 9:00 am.
Polk
watt inverter to
run the air conditioner. Preliminary tests indicate only a 4 amp draw at
560 watts. not much at all.
Anyone need to get in touch with me feel free to call me at 813-465-9957
anytime.
Look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting!
Michael Clark
President Suncoast EVA
The next meeting of the Suncoast EVA will be Saturday, September 6th, 2008
address is 712 Wesley Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
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hi everyone,
I have been trying to start an electric vehicle
The 1981 Mercury Linx Electrica is at Black Bay. This car was bought new,
driven 1800 miles and was left to rot away. The owners were mad at the car
because it was slow (only 72 volt system) and had a very limited range.
The car has quite a bit of body rust but it can be repaired. The electric
Hi Michele and All,
I believe only utilities can sell
electricity in Fla so you might want to check that out
before buying meters. Of course I don't think the electric
company will mess with those whom give them their Ok to do
business. Or since they are
Michele and All,
I will introduce myself first since I am new. I am an Electrical Engineer
at
Honeywell in Clearwater, FL. Looking to build my first EV soon for
commuting
purposes. So be on the lookout for questions from me and or any resources
you all may have you can send my way.
As
Anyone able to stage their EV at this event on Ft Myers Beach?
Call Neil at 239-765-7654
Bernie
..actually we are in the planning stages for the ceremony on the 24th or
25th of this month. Love to have you at it as it was your idea for our
centerpiece of the Green Program...the electric
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Subject: [FLEAA] Fw: car of the future-here now? Micheal Clark ,
George and Matt
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http://suneva.org/SUNEVALOGO.jpg
Thanks to all that came out to our September meeting at Black Bay. We saw a
few new faces and were glad new people could make it.
The main focus of the meeting was the DEICING of the jetta that is the
latest club project. Glad to report the engine, exhaust, and
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Mike,
If you check out the website, the cost differential listed by the
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seems thgat many foreign manufacturers
Hi All,
Well, I was a bit optimistic.
Here is a portion of the last email forwarded to me by Steven.
Your car, starting with body panels going to the paint shop, should hit
the
production line the end of September. Delivery is somewhere around 4-6
weeks later. Lotus will build the
http://www.maxampswholesale.com/A123-Dev-Kit.htm
made for RC kits can we wire up 7000 of these?
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1 mAh NIMH D Cells
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=325
how many would it take to match a pack of twenty five 6 volt 220 Ah
batteries?
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from
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/fresh-greens/2008/09/17/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-chevy-volt.html
Reports suggest the Volt can make it through the EPA test cycle—which from
2008 includes high-speed running, air-conditioning load, and cold-start
tests in addition to the city and
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*please remove [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] off the
and have put out the word that anyone can bring
their ice car and get it deiced and eved.
if anyone wants to provide the cars and the parts we'll be happy to build
the cars as many as we can do.
michael clark
president suneva
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SUNEVA.org invites you to attend our next meeting this Saturday, January
3rd, at 10 am. The location is Black Bay Technologies, 712B Wesley Ave,
Tarpon Springs, FL. Driving directions are available by calling me, michael
clark at 813-465-9957, or at SUNEVA.ORG http://suneva.org/
The last
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saw this today looking for EV news
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090302/NEWS01/903020317/1006
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Just spoke with Bill of largo, FL. He owns a Tropica.
He said he'd be happy to make his car available for their scene.
tesla looks to much like a lotus, I don't think anyone would make the
connection it's electric.
the tropica could be of use, they could pan over the controllers in the back
and
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TOMORROW!
All members are encouraged to attend the meeting!
The JETTA is finished mechanically. All that needs to be added is the
electrical components. Come on by and check it out.
Directions to Black Bay are on SUNEVA.ORG or you can contact me, Michael
Clark for any
hey bob, not sure if you are still monitoring this list, could you call me?
michael clark 813-465-9957
or if anyone can get in touch with bob. thanks.
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Submitted by Michael Clark for Matt Krump
Got a question for the electrical engineers out there. I'm replacing the
battery pack in the Cherokee with some new Deka Dominator Gel batteries.
12V each, #26 for a total of 312 nominal volts. They were shown to work
well for years on the Geo Force
Hi Everyone,
Just a reminder of the upcoming meeting of the *Suncoast Electric Vehicle
Association (SunEVA).* Meetings are held on the first Saturday of each
month beginning at 10 a.m.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday, May 2, starting at 10 a.m. at:
*Black Bay Technologies,
there were a few meetings in sarasota but none lately. the closest meetings
are up in tarpon springs going strong for a year now.
tom stockebrand in bradenton has an S-10 he built a few years back and its
still running strong unlike its gas powered counterparts which Im sure many
have gone to
instead of painting them white with reflective paint put solar panels...
dont try to reflect heat back out into space, harness it.
then we can charge our EVs from it.. just made it EV related
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projectgetready.com
speaking with chelsea sexton, evchels, we were talking about how to get GM
to bring the volt to florida. She mentioned broward had some EV1s in the
good ol days...
I'd like to call all those that help projectgetready.com to get the cities
in florida ready for the volt or ANY
I had an email sent to me trying to point out that raw materials to go green
just arent there OR china controls all the resources. my response is as
follows:
I am also concerned about raw materials that are mined from the earth.
Would we just switch from draining the earth's oil to draining the
LinkedIn
I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.
- Michael
Accept Michael Clark's invite:
https://www.linkedin.com/e/isd/619144063/jPZwJkAi/
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What is LinkedIn and why should you join?
Of course anyone is free to use what I wrote, it was meant for everyone to
use to answer the question of we don't have enough rare earth metals to go
green
Always good to arm yourself with good answers to people who still think
going green with EVs is a unattainable goal.
The answer to the
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