I’m happy to help if I can. Let’s do it through the list to gain insight from 
the group. 

-Steve

> On Jul 16, 2026, at 9:37 PM, John McIntire via EV <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I saw in a recent post to the list that Steve is using a GE Elec-Trak. I am 
> in the process of putting a very underused and uncared for ET back together 
> and would like to pick his brain. Either on list or directly thru email. 
> <unitycoopattutanota.com>
> Thanks,
> 
> John M
> 
> "Money is like manure; it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around 
> encouraging young things to grow." Thornton Wilder (via Jim Hightower)
> 
> 
> 
> Jul 11, 2026, 10:30 PM by [email protected]:
> 
>> It is interesting how quickly the list conversations changed once commercial 
>> EVs became widely available. The list was very helpful to me and I was 
>> fortunate to meet some of the ‘legends’ during various EV meets.
>> 
>> I did a couple small conversions and still mow with my Elec-Trak. The list 
>> still has value to me and I appreciate hearing the various opinions about 
>> the industry.
>> 
>> -Steve
>> 
>>>> On Jul 11, 2026, at 7:28 PM, David Murphy via EV <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I joined this list when I was curious about electric vehicles and was
>>> researching conversions or considering modifying a kit car chassis to
>>> electric. While I rarely chime in, I’ve found the list valuable.
>>> 
>>> That said, I now own a few commercial plug in vehicles and would not likely
>>> DIY an electric propulsion vehicle; yet I find the posts informative.
>>> 
>>> I have no position to say the list should continue, but I do think it had
>>> and has value.
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> David
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 12:50 PM (-Phil-) via EV <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I also enjoy the list and it's rather low bandwidth nature, I think that's
>>>> a feature not a bug!   David, I hope you keep it going.  Feel free to ask
>>>> for donations if you are footing costs.
>>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM H Kazemi via EV <[email protected]>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> IMO, one of the best parts of this list is reading about the experiments,
>>>>> modifications, and custom stuff that people here do. Originally that
>>>>> 
>>>> meant
>>>> 
>>>>> fully custom built stuff, but now it may include modifications to or
>>>>> repurposing of commercial stuff.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I really like the in-depth messages and insights that come through. I
>>>>> 
>>>> also
>>>> 
>>>>> like that it is not encumbered by flashy proprietary social media data
>>>>> harvesting platforms. It works on any device that can handle email.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Also it is great to hear stories from people that have a long history of
>>>>> being involved in the EV space. As far as I know, this is the oldest
>>>>> 
>>>> online
>>>> 
>>>>> gathering place for EV enthusiasts.
>>>>> 
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