On 07/25/2009 08:44 AM, Alan Johnson wrote: > But again, if I'm buying new? Yes, Prius, Prius, Prius.
Isn't the nickel mining an environmental and thermodynamic disaster? Get the Corolla and put up a wind tower or buy solar panels with the difference! > For now, my dream is to build a tiny one-seater car with electric bike > parts and my neighbor's welding skills. If I could get 40Mph, and > 20mi/charge, it would be the perfect car for my commute. The state regulations may be too onerous - how does VT fare? Many states will require hydraulic brakes, windshield defrosters, airbags, etc. How about "Made in China?": http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=6238661 I understand it's hard to get parts though - a stateside dealer network is probably required (good opportunity?) -Bill -- Bill McGonigle, Owner Work: 603.448.4440 BFC Computing, LLC Home: 603.448.1668 http://www.bfccomputing.com/ Cell: 603.252.2606 Twitter, etc.: bill_mcgonigle Page: 603.442.1833 Email, IM, VOIP: b...@bfccomputing.com Blog: http://blog.bfccomputing.com/ VCard: http://bfccomputing.com/vcard/bill.vcf _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/