I am new to this group, and I have looked thru the Photos and Files sections to
see if I could find the information I'm interested in regarding this subject. I
understand that I am probably going to be the 'odd man out' here, but I really
would like some feedback on questions that have rattled around in my head for
some time now.

1) Why the heck no doors? I'm suspecting that it was an initial requirement by
government to qualify a vehicle in the low speed class - sort of like a golf
cart? But if any of these vehicles are to be seriously considered for year round
use, weatherizing better has to come into being.

2) Why no solar charging built in? We have lived with solar electricity for over
25 years and while I know that the amp/hours needed to charge would require a
good sized PV array to create, just how much consideration for maximum
efficiency (power needed, minimum structure weight etc.) is reflected in the
marketed options such as seen at this site?

3) I originally read about hybrid vehicles in the 1970s - ones that were mainly
electric with a very small (gas) backup motor (think lawnmower sized) that
turned a generator to charge max. amps for allowing increased range. Is this
ability still an option being considered?

Thanks for any and all replies - Katcha