- 1. Inside Henry Ford’s Garage
- 2. Tesla Motors Go’s public
- 3. Legislators seek bill requiring tire pressure checks but opposed a proposal demonstration stations for recharging electric cars.
Clara Ford's 1914 Detroit Electric Model 47 Brougham resided at Fair Lane from 1916 until the 1930's. The car was used by Mrs. Ford on the estate and as she traveled around Dearborn, visiting her friend, Mrs. Mina Ives and sister, Mrs. Eva Brubaker.
In the Garage, a system of electrical outlets was available for recharging electric cars. Initially incorporated for the proposed Edison-Ford electric cars, the outlets were probably only used for servicing Clara Ford's Detroit Electric.
The car currently on display is a 1915 Model 54 Brougham, which was owned by Mrs. Helen (Henry) B. Joy, wife of the president of the Packard Motor Car Company. Her initials, HBJ are on the side door of the car. Mrs. Ford's car had wired spokes as opposed to this one that has wooden spokes. This car is on loan from the Detroit Historical Museum.
http://www.henryfordestate.org/claracar.htm
Tesla Go’s Public
Tesla Motors went public Tuesday morning with its stock priced higher than originally planned, amid enthusiasm for the company's sleek electric vehicles and questions about its ability to turn a profit.
Under the ticker symbol TSLA, the Silicon Valley company's stock opened at $17, above its anticipated range of $14 to $16, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk heralded the day's Nasdaq trading by ringing the opening bell.
Through the highly anticipated initial public offering, Tesla on Monday said it plans to raise about $226 million by selling 13.3 million shares, the second time it raised its IPO target.
The higher opening price reflects the enthusiasm among investors for Tesla's historic IPO, the first auto-related IPO since Ford Motor went public in 1956.
Tesla's $109,000 electric Roadster sports car has received great reviews and Tesla is already taking orders for its $57,400 Model S sedan, which it plans to start building in 2012. The company is said to have raised over $220 million in funding, including investments from Daimler and Toyota, and has received a $465 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a factory.
But even with its attractive products and votes of confidence from investors, Tesla is not profitable and the road ahead holds a number of obstacles.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20009131-54.html
Legislators seek bill requiring tire pressure checks
State legislators agreed Tuesday to draw up a bill to require auto repair shops, smog stations and oil change businesses to check the air pressure in their customers' tires.
Panel members rejected proposals that would require the state and local governments, including police, to start buying electric or hybrid cars in two years.
They also opposed a proposal that would require the Public Utilities Commission to set up demonstration stations for recharging electric cars and giving $1,500 rebates to electric car buyers.
Read the complete article at the link below.
Editors note, after reading the article it became clear that the people that wrote the bill don’t a clue of what is going on in the world, tire pressure monitoring is being done by the auto manufactures which is mandated by congress. As for charging stations there is already unused money for charging stations why double up???
http://www.lvrj.com/news/legislators-seek-bill-requiring-tire-pressure-checks-97427819.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+StatelineorgRss-Politics2+(Stateline.org+RSS+-+Politics)
LVEVA DVD Reference Library
The LVEVA maintains a growing library of DVD reference videos that are available to its members that can be borrowed for one month at a time. Bill Kuehl, LVEVA Secretary/Treasurer is also the LVEVA video librarian. He can be contacted to pick up and return these videos at each monthly chapter meeting. The current list of videos that are available for a one month rental are:
1. “Who Killed the Electric Car” Documentary
2. Plug in Partners National Campaign (2006)
3. EAA Silicon Valley CalCars PHEV Technology Overview (2005)
4. Boulder City Christmas Parade Highlights (2006)
5. Convert Your Pickup to Electric (DIY Video by GrassrootsEV)
Note: This video can be copied to viewer’s hard disk to keep!
6. Tom Gage of AC Propulsion speaks at EAA Silicon Valley (2005)
7. Monster Garage EV conversion (Jesse James)
and John Wayland White Zombie Videos (2006)
8. Electric Avenue by George Gladic Fox Valley EAA Chapter 2006.
9. Bruce Katz of Polyplus Battery Company speaks at EAASV (2005)
EV Repairs and Service
Western Petroleum Station
2051 E. Sahara (corner of Eastern Avenue and Sahara)
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Contact: Jim Johnson
Telephone: (702) 457-2675
Web site: http://storefront.dexonline.com/jims-texaco
Precision EV Components Machining Support
Real Products, LLC
3433 Neeham Road #2
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Contact: Eric Tschabold
Tel: (702) 644-1165
Email: energyz@cox.net
EV Parts and Kits for Sale:
GrassrootsEV.com
Las Vegas Office
Address: 5225 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89118
“Electric Vehicles and Everything for Them”
Contact: Jon Hallquist
Tel: (702) 277-7544
Email: jon@grassrootsev.com
Web site: http://www.grassrootsev.com
OKA NEV ZEV Parts and Kits for Sale: www.okaauto.com
OKA NEV ZEV KIT cars in stock now for immediate delivery prices start at $5,000 FOB Las Vegas. We also have 4844 ALLTRAX Controllers(48V 400 A DC for Series motor) in stock (more than we need) $550 list, $375.00 NET.
Contact: Miro Kefurt
OKA AUTO USA : www.okaauto.com
Distributor: MIROX Corporation
5015 W. Sahara Ave. #125-130
Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
USA
Tel: (702) 683-8292
E-mail: okaauto@aol.com
The Free Energy Store
300 West Utah, Suite 101
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Tel: (702) 320-0770
Fax: (702) 320-0270
Web site: http://www.freeenergystore.com
Contact: Russ Lord
Email: russ@freeenergystore.com
For Sale: Chrome "Electric" Emblems for EV's
Mike Chancey - Posted 06/25/00
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Checked: 07/13/03
Chrome "Electric" car emblems, just like the OEM factory lettering. Okay, so you own a beautiful electric vehicle, but does the world know? Show them with these profession quality "ELECTRIC" emblems. Fabricated from weather resistant thermoplastic, these signs feature a bright chrome like finish on the letter faces with a subtle matte black background. They mount easily with the self adhesive High Tack backing. Simply peel off the protective cover, and press the sign into place. Each sign is approximately 1.25" in height and 7" in length. Only $6.00 each or four for $20.00, plus $1.75 shipping and handling per order. Discounts for larger orders available. Send check or money order to:
Mike Chancey, 1700 East 80th Street, Kansas City, MO 64131, or order online.
EV Parts for Sale:
Hello to all fellow EV enthusiasts:
I want to thank everyone who attended or purchased parts from our July 8th 2009 emergency close out sale. I still have some choice equipment and parts for sale.
1. Mustang MD100 Chassis Dynamometer (dyno) $12,000
2. Hydrovane 13.5 hp rotary compressor with dryer $5500
3. Atlas Copco 20HP rotary compressor. $7000
4. Porsche RSK714 kit with 50 hp AC induction motor
with programmable Curtis controller $17,000
5. 48 volt 6.5 KW DC Motor $400
6. 48 volt 7.5 KW DC motor with controller and pot $750
I will help on some of the shipping costs on the big items.
Contact:
Bob McNamara
Las Vegas Electrical
Tel: (515) 897-3596
Please leave a message if I am not in.
EV’s For Sale:
For Sale: Zap Motors “Xebra” Sedan
-- Speed Up To 40 mph
-- Range Up To 25 miles per charge
-- Seats Four Passengers
-- Hatchback with Rear Storage area
-- Power Supply: Lead Acid Battery Pack
-- DC Electric Motor
-- DMV Classification: 3-wheel electric motorcycle (Zero Emission Vehicle)
-- Dimensions: 10 ft. length x 4.66 ft. wide x 5.05 ft high
-- Gross Vehicle Weight: approx. 2,805 lbs.
-- Only 1,000 miles of operation to date
-- Onboard charger plugs into any 110 VAC outlet
-- Ocean Blue color paint
-- Upgraded radio with CD player/speakers
-- Fabric seats
-- Upgraded brake package
Asking Price: $9,700 or Best Offer
Contact: Myreen Aschenbach
Email: patmyreen1@embarqmail.com
For Sale: Electrans 3-wheel Futurista ETV
Net Weight: 1180 lbs.
Loaded Weight: 1765 lbs.
Max Speed: 55 MPH
Range: 110 Miles
Battery Pack: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Turning Radius: 18 ft 4 inches
Working Voltage: 60 Volts DC
Seats: 2
Recharge Time: Only 4 1/2 hours at 110 VAC
Department of Transportation (DOT) approval to license this vehicle through the DMV
Contact: Bob MacNamara
ElecTrans
Tel: (702) 927-8838
Web site: www.futurista.biz
For Sale: Electric 1985 Pontiac “Fiero” --Record-Holding Race Car
This 1985 Pontiac “Fiero” Conversion currently holds four National Electric Drag Racing Association (NEDRA) Class Records.
1. Class MC/F (Modified Conversion 97-120 volts)
2. Class MC/E (Modified Conversion 121-144 volts)
3. Class MC/D (Modified Conversion 145-168 volts)
4. Class MC/C (Modified Conversion 169-192 volts)
The 1985 Pontiac Fiero has been converted with:
1. A new Netgain Warp-9 Electric DC Motor coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission.
2. A DCP T-REX 1000 Water-cooled Controller with an Input Voltage Range of 96 to 336 Volts
and Motor Current Rating at 1000 Amps.
3. The Battery System is at 192 Volts. The battery pack consists of sixteen 12-volt sealed ODYSSEY PC-680 batteries with the capability of increasing battery pack capacity and voltages to compete in the NEDRA MC/B Class (Modified Conversion 193-240 volts) or to a maximum capacity of 336-volts to compete in the MC/A Class (Modified Conversion 241 volts and higher).
4. Tires are B.F. Goodrich G-Force T/A Drag Radials P215/60 R14 that connect the Electric Motor torque to the road for “no slip” acceleration.
5. Battery Charger is a 120- to 240-volt Variable Transformer with a heavy-duty full bridge rectifier. Additional cables and connectors are installed for Dump Charging from a DC battery pack.
Asking Price: $10,000 or Best Offer.
Contact: William Kuehl
Address: 4504 W. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032
Telephone: 702-636-0304
For Sale: 1995 Geo Metro Conversion Electric Car
Body Configuration: 2-door
Color: Red
Battery Pack: 72-Volt System using Nine 8-Volt Lead Acid Golf Cart Batteries
Range: 35 mile range
Top Speed: 70 mph
Onboard 72-Volt Charger
2-year-old conversion from Ogden, Utah
Price: $8,000
Contact: Jean Norton
Tel: (702) 301-0979
LVEVA Board of Directors:
Lloyd Wayne Reece, President
Jon Hallquist, Vice President
Bill Kuehl, Secretary/Treasurer
Al Sawyer, Jan Himber, Richard Furniss, Dan Trujillo
Newsletter Editors and Contributors:
Richard Furniss, Lloyd Reece, Bill Kuehl, Al Sawyer, P.E.,
Jan Himber, Stan Hanel
WATTS HAPPENING
is published monthly by the
Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association,
a chapter of the Electric Auto Association
Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association web site
http://www.lveva.org
Electric Auto Association web site
http://www.eaaev.org
Electric Auto Association
Membership Renewals
323 Los Altos Drive
Aptos, CA 95003-5248
Current EVents contact:
At http://www.eaaev.org/eaaboard.html
Ron Freund
Chairman, CE Publication
Address Correspondence to:
LVEVA
2816 W. El Campo Grande Avenue
No. Las Vegas, NV 89031
Call for Information:
Richard Furniss (702) 453-6196
Jan Himber for Al Sawyer (702) 642-4000
Bill Kuehl (702) 636-0304
Stan Hanel (702) 405-0506
