[FLEAA] west coast chapter

2008-06-01 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] west coast chapter florida electric auto association meeting

2008-06-03 Thread Michael Clark
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. please RSVP to [EMAIL PROTECTED] all interested please let me know with name and number so I can contact all those individually. The

[FLEAA] west coast chapter florida electric auto association meeting date change

2008-06-04 Thread Michael Clark
the 14th is too soon for some potential members so the meeting with be moved to the following Saturday, the 21st in Oldsmar, FL again RSVP to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with contact info so I can keep everyone up to date directly. ___ Florida EAA mailing list

[FLEAA] florida electric auto association meeting

2008-06-06 Thread Michael Clark
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. ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] westcoast chapter florida electric auto association meeting update

2008-06-06 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] first meeting of the west coast chapter fleaa

2008-06-08 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] wake up GM!

2008-06-11 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] edsel

2008-06-15 Thread Michael Clark
Message: 2 Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:52:45 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [FLEAA] wake up GM ? Who Killed the Edsel To: listserv@floridaeaa.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Anyone in this group know the history of Ford's Edsel. The

[FLEAA] mass EV ignorance

2008-06-16 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] media coverage

2008-06-17 Thread Michael Clark
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. ___ Florida EAA mailing list

[FLEAA] hands on

2008-06-20 Thread Michael Clark
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. ___ Florida EAA mailing

[FLEAA] electric imp

2008-06-20 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] SUCCESS!

2008-06-22 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] July 26th

2008-06-23 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] Great Idea!

2008-06-23 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] EVI, West Coast, South Coast Chapters, City of Sarasota MEETING

2008-06-23 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] Sarasota here we come, and Fort Myers TOO!

2008-06-23 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] EVI Visit to Tampa Bay

2008-06-30 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] car conversions

2008-07-07 Thread Michael Clark
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. ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] FULL SIZE VAN EVS

2008-07-10 Thread Michael Clark
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 ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] found on craigslist

2008-07-17 Thread Michael Clark
**I NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN FIX A 2001 GEM CAR** (PINELLAS PARK) -- Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008-07-17, 4:33PM EDT WILL BARTER FOR SERVICES. CALL RONNIE 727-244-1151 - Location: PINELLAS PARK - Compensation: OPEN

[FLEAA] Sarasota city commission to here presentation from FLEAA about joining plug in partners

2008-07-20 Thread Michael Clark
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 ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org

Re: [FLEAA] listserv Digest, Vol 12, Issue 27

2008-07-22 Thread Michael Clark
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. On 7/22/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send listserv mailing list submissions to listserv@floridaeaa.org To subscribe or

[FLEAA] West Coast Meeting

2008-07-25 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] USF Van

2008-07-29 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] Fwd: web link for the wreck of the tesla 6

2008-07-30 Thread Michael Clark
-- Forwarded message -- 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

[FLEAA] plug in prius

2008-07-30 Thread Michael Clark
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.

[FLEAA] brand new car for a donor car

2008-07-30 Thread Michael Clark
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 ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] USF Vans

2008-07-30 Thread Michael Clark
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.

[FLEAA] Nelco Motor in USF Vans

2008-07-30 Thread Michael Clark
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? ___ Florida EAA mailing list

[FLEAA] EFFORT TO SAVE USF VANS

2008-08-02 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] creative loafing

2008-08-02 Thread Michael Clark
From: fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: listserv@floridaeaa.org 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

[FLEAA] plan on attending

2008-08-20 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] Next meeting of the Suncoast EVA

2008-08-23 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] Black Bay Technologies

2008-08-24 Thread Michael Clark
The next meeting of the Suncoast EVA will be Saturday, September 6th, 2008 address is 712 Wesley Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689 ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] suncoast.net

2008-08-26 Thread Michael Clark
Message: 1 Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:33:12 -0500 (CDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [FLEAA] school To: ListServ@Floridaeaa.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 hi everyone, I have been trying to start an electric vehicle

[FLEAA] Its here

2008-09-03 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] reselling electric

2008-09-03 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] come see us jeremy!

2008-09-03 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] ceremony on the 25th

2008-09-04 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] afstrinity

2008-09-07 Thread Michael Clark
Message: 1 Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:15:25 -0400 From: JOHN GORDON [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [FLEAA] Fw: car of the future-here now? Micheal Clark , George and Matt To: listserv@floridaeaa.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 -

[FLEAA] Another great Meeting!

2008-09-07 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] ultracaps

2008-09-09 Thread Michael Clark
Message: 7 Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:55:40 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [FLEAA] afstrinity To: listserv@floridaeaa.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Mike, If you check out the website, the cost differential listed by the

[FLEAA] drop in the price of oil

2008-09-12 Thread Michael Clark
Message: 1 Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:01:27 -0400 From: Michael Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [FLEAA] sooo many electric cars To: listserv@floridaeaa.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 seems thgat many foreign manufacturers

Re: [FLEAA] Tesla Update

2008-09-12 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] A123 cells

2008-09-16 Thread Michael Clark
http://www.maxampswholesale.com/A123-Dev-Kit.htm made for RC kits can we wire up 7000 of these? ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] NIMH D Cells

2008-09-16 Thread Michael Clark
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? ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] bye bye volt

2008-09-19 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] how to leave listserv

2008-09-24 Thread Michael Clark
*Message: 1 Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:59:49 -0400 From: brad bayus [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [FLEAA] take offemail list To: listserv@floridaeaa.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1* *please remove [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] off the

[FLEAA] VERY INTERESTED

2008-11-10 Thread Michael Clark
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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Florida

[FLEAA] Next Meeting of the Suncoast Electric Vehicle Association

2008-12-31 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] SUNEVA meeting February 7th, at 10am is our next meeting at Black Bay Technologies.

2009-02-04 Thread Michael Clark
there! Michael Clark SUNEVA President ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] EVI in the news

2009-03-02 Thread Michael Clark
saw this today looking for EV news http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090302/NEWS01/903020317/1006 ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

Re: [FLEAA] Media Alert - Burn Notice

2009-03-18 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] SUNEVA MEETING TOMORROW

2009-04-03 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] bob macdonald

2009-04-03 Thread Michael Clark
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. ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] battery equalizer

2009-04-03 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] SUNEVA Monthly Meeting Reminder

2009-04-29 Thread Michael Clark
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,

[FLEAA] sarasota/bradenton FLEAA

2009-05-25 Thread Michael Clark
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

Re: [FLEAA] Not EV related-Energy Secretary wants us to paint our roofs white. Makes sense.

2009-05-31 Thread Michael Clark
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 ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] project get ready

2009-06-01 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] the answer to the lack of materials to go green

2009-06-02 Thread Michael Clark
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

[FLEAA] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

2009-06-16 Thread Michael Clark
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/ -- What is LinkedIn and why should you join?

[FLEAA] use of article

2009-06-18 Thread Michael Clark
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