Howdy,

Lead Acid or Lithium?  It's your choice.  You may remember Brian
Howell, our fast-talking builder of fast-riding electric bikes that go
well beyond the speed of his competition.  Brian called to tell me he
won't be at our EAA international meeting on Saturday because he'll be
at the Penninsula Home and Garden Show all weekend displaying his
electric bikes.

Brian offers a wide range of personal transportation for commuting or
just for fun.  In addition to bikes, he is expanding into enclosed
vehicles like the Myers Motors NMG (formerly known as the Sparrow).
Recent developments on the NMG include a lithium battery option for
100+ mile range and a new 2 passenger model.  Brian's website is:
www.electric-bikes.com

His home page shows the NMG along with his other products and has a
link to the home & garden show website.

The theme of the show this year is "Going Green in 2007" and that
applies to more than just plants in your back yard.  The show will
focus on energy conservation and solar energy as well as the standard
home improvement ideas. They even offer (small) battery recycling (not
car batteries, though). You can avoid waiting in line for tickets by
ordering online at:

www.peninsulahomeshow.com.  Regular tickets are $10 with a half price
deal after 5 PM on Friday only.  If you get your tickets online you
will need to have a printer ready and your credit card will be billed
immediately.  See the above web site for show times, exhibitor list,
etc.  The location is:

San Mateo Expo Center
2495 So. Delaware Street, San Mateo, Ca, 94403
650-574-3247
www.sanmateoexpo.org

Note: On site parking is $7.
      (Local street parking is limited and a very long walk).

Adios,

Jerry Pohorsky
EAASV Chapter President

Hi Lou,

This is an all day EVent on the UC Santa Cruz campus.
Saturday March 10th - starts at 9 AM, ends at 3 PM, but folks will probably
linger longer.
I think you will get a lunch if you pre-register.

I just received an update with more info from John Connors - I will copy and
paste it below.
He is the one organizing the EVent and I'm impressed with his ability to line up
some great speakers.

The EAA was invited to attend and bring EVs for display.  We are trying to
coordinate our efforts with the EAA group in the Santa Cruz area - they are
officially known as the Central Coast EAA chapter.

The email from John had an attachment (map).
I will try to put it in our Yahoo group in the files section - wish me luck...

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Adios,

Jerry

================================================================
Hello everyone,
   The website and registration is now up for this event.  Please feel
free to invite those who may be interested in attending.  We are asking
that attendees register so we have an accurate head count for lunch and
such.  We obviously know you are all coming, but please register as well
so we can get your lunch preference.  Also, I have attached a special
map for participants.  Note the location of EV parking as well trailer
parking.  If you are bring a trailer, do NOT try to go into the parking
structure or EV parking area (not trailer friendly).  The remote lot
should be adequate for trailer parking and vehicles can be moved from there.


Event website
http://www.citris-uc.org/EV-at-UCSC-2007

Registration
http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/~jconnors/reg.php


Thanks,
-John Connors
================================================================

  -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Lou <c1937@...>
>
>
> When & where is the EV Symposium?                     Lou
>
>
>
> jsarro wrote:
> >
> > Forwarding this on behalf of Jerry -- it'd be great to have a table
> > here. Maybe we could share one with the Central Coast chapter.
> >
> > If anyone has ideas (and talent) for posters, it'd be great to take
> > them up on the poster.
> >
> > Please email Jerry Pohorsky (pohorsky@...
> > <mailto:pohorsky%40comcast.net>) if you can provide
> > table time or poster help.
> >
> > From: John Connors <jconnors@...
> > <mailto:jconnors%40soe.ucsc.edu>>
> >
> > Subject: EV Symposium at UCSC Posters
> > Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:09:07 +0000
> > Good afternoon all,
> > I just wanted to keep everyone informed on the progress of the EV
> > symposium scheduled for March 10th at UCSC. A map and directions are
> > coming shortly. A potential schedule is included below.
> >
> > We have decided to include a few tables for people interested in
> > displaying any posters or other display materials. We have a couple
> > large poster printers available if anyone would like to prepare any
> > materials. This is an excellent excuse to get a great free poster
> > for your company. Posters should be sent to me by Monday March 5 so
> > we have time to print. PDFs work best, be sure they will acceptable
> > in large print (ie, avoid low res images).
> >
> > Talks will be approx 50 mins and are encouraged to be technical where
> > appropriate. Talks will each be about the respective company's
> > products and a discussion of their market sector.
> >
> > 09:10 - 10:00 -> Marc Geller, SF EV Coallition, Socio/political
> > issues, history etc. (tentative)
> > 10:05 - 10:55 -> Allen Chen, GreenEmotor, His scooters and personal
> > transport
> > 10:55 - 11:10 -> Break
> > 11:10 - 12:00 -> Ron Huch, (formerly Corbin) Myers Motors,
> > Sparrow/NgM and commuter vehicles
> > 12:00 - 01:00 -> Lunch / Vehicle Display
> > 01:10 - 02:00 -> Tom Gage, AC Propulsion, T-zero, eBox and Vehicle-
> > 2-grid technology
> > 02:00 - 02:50 -> Ian Wright, Wrightspeed, X1 and the performance
> > market
> >
> > Vehicles attending:
> > X1
> > eBox
> > Rav4 EV
> > Berkeley Solar Car
> > T-Zero
> > Solectria Force
> > Corbin Sparrow
> > Various bikes and scooters
> >
> > Additional information is coming. Please email jconnors@...
> > <mailto:jconnors@...>
> > with any specific questions.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > -John
> > 510.204.9426
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/694 - Release Date: 2/20/2007
1:44
> PM
> >
>

Forwarding this on behalf of Jerry -- it'd be great to have a table
here. Maybe we could share one with the Central Coast chapter.

If anyone has ideas (and talent) for posters, it'd be great to take
them up on the poster.

Please email Jerry Pohorsky (pohorsky@comcast.net) if you can provide
table time or poster help.

From: John Connors <jconnors@soe.ucsc.edu>

Subject: EV Symposium at UCSC Posters
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:09:07 +0000
Good afternoon all,
I just wanted to keep everyone informed on the progress of the EV
symposium scheduled for March 10th at UCSC. A map and directions are
coming shortly. A potential schedule is included below.

We have decided to include a few tables for people interested in
displaying any posters or other display materials. We have a couple
large poster printers available if anyone would like to prepare any
materials. This is an excellent excuse to get a great free poster
for your company. Posters should be sent to me by Monday March 5 so
we have time to print. PDFs work best, be sure they will acceptable
in large print (ie, avoid low res images).

Talks will be approx 50 mins and are encouraged to be technical where
appropriate. Talks will each be about the respective company's
products and a discussion of their market sector.

09:10 - 10:00 -> Marc Geller, SF EV Coallition, Socio/political
issues, history etc. (tentative)
10:05 - 10:55 -> Allen Chen, GreenEmotor, His scooters and personal
transport
10:55 - 11:10 -> Break
11:10 - 12:00 -> Ron Huch, (formerly Corbin) Myers Motors,
Sparrow/NgM and commuter vehicles
12:00 - 01:00 -> Lunch / Vehicle Display
01:10 - 02:00 -> Tom Gage, AC Propulsion, T-zero, eBox and Vehicle-
2-grid technology
02:00 - 02:50 -> Ian Wright, Wrightspeed, X1 and the performance
market

Vehicles attending:
X1
eBox
Rav4 EV
Berkeley Solar Car
T-Zero
Solectria Force
Corbin Sparrow
Various bikes and scooters

Additional information is coming. Please email jconnors@soe.ucsc.edu
with any specific questions.

Thanks!
-John
510.204.9426

No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG Free Edition.
Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/694 - Release Date: 2/20/2007 1:44 PM

Forwarding this on behalf of Jerry -- it'd be great to have a table
here. Maybe we could share one with the Central Coast chapter.

If anyone has ideas (and talent) for posters, it'd be great to take
them up on the poster.

Please email Jerry Pohorsky (pohorsky@...) if you can provide
table time or poster help.

From: John Connors <jconnors@...>

Subject: EV Symposium at UCSC Posters
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:09:07 +0000
Good afternoon all,
I just wanted to keep everyone informed on the progress of the EV
symposium scheduled for March 10th at UCSC.  A map and directions are
coming shortly.  A potential schedule is included below.

We have decided to include a few tables for people interested in
displaying any posters or other display materials.  We have a couple
large poster printers available if anyone would like to prepare any
materials.  This is an excellent excuse to get a great free poster
for your company.  Posters should be sent to me by Monday March 5 so
we have time to print.  PDFs work best, be sure they will acceptable
in large print (ie, avoid low res images).

Talks will be approx 50 mins and are encouraged to be technical where
appropriate.  Talks will each be about the respective company's
products and a discussion of their market sector.

09:10 - 10:00   -> Marc Geller, SF EV Coallition, Socio/political
issues, history etc. (tentative)
10:05 - 10:55   -> Allen Chen, GreenEmotor, His scooters and personal
transport
10:55 - 11:10   -> Break
11:10 - 12:00   -> Ron Huch, (formerly Corbin) Myers Motors,
Sparrow/NgM and commuter vehicles
12:00 - 01:00   -> Lunch / Vehicle Display
01:10 - 02:00   -> Tom Gage, AC Propulsion, T-zero, eBox and Vehicle-
2-grid technology
02:00 - 02:50   -> Ian Wright, Wrightspeed, X1 and the performance
market

Vehicles attending:
X1
eBox
Rav4 EV
Berkeley Solar Car
T-Zero
Solectria Force
Corbin Sparrow
Various bikes and scooters

Additional information is coming.  Please email jconnors@...
with any specific questions.

Thanks!
-John
510.204.9426

----- Original Message -----

From: Yoyodyne01@...

To: eaasv@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 10:59 AM

Subject: [eaasv] Fwd: Call For Makers: Maker Faire Bay Area 2007

Does the EAA have something planned for the Make Magazine Maker Faire in May? (details below) This would be an excellent opportunity for publicity. Any conversion or home built EV owners out there want to show off their creations? Something to discuss for the next meeting.

-Frank H.
yoyodyne01@aol.com

In a message dated 1/26/07 8:32:35 PM, info@makerfaire.com writes:

Dear Maker,
Organized by the staff of Make and Craft magazines, Maker Faire is a
newfangled fair that brings together science, art, craft and
engineering in a fun, energized, and exciting public forum. The aim
is to inspire people of all ages to roll up their sleeves and become
makers. This family-friendly event showcases the amazing work of all
kinds of makers--anyone who is embracing DIY and wants to share
their accomplishments with an appreciative audience. Last year, we
had 20,000 people at Maker Faire.
Maker Faire Bay Area will take place May 19-20, 2007 at the
San Mateo Fairgrounds. We are also adding Maker Faire Austin for
October 20-21, 2007 at the Travis County Fairgrounds. This call
is primarily for Maker Faire Bay Area but you can indicate if you
are interested in participating in Maker Faire Austin.
We encourage you to join the fun and propose a maker exhibit,
performance or workshop. You can submit a proposal through the web
using the link described below or you can come show us your work at
a Maker Faire "audition" on Saturday, February 24 at TechShop in
Menlo Park, CA.
Proposals
We invite proposals for Maker workbench exhibits, workshops,
presentations and performances for the Maker Faire. We are interested
in proposals from individuals as well as from groups such as hobbyist
clubs and schools.
Maker Workbench: Our standard setup for Makers is a six-foot long
workbench. You can use this workbench to display your work and/or
demonstrate how you make something. Some makers don't need
workbenches, typically because they have a large object or they set
up outside. Please provide a short description of what you make and
what you will bring to Maker Faire. Please link to photographs or
videos of what you make. Let us know about any requirements you have,
such as electricity, Internet, ventilation, etc.
Interactive Performance: We're seeking performances that will engage
and entertain the attendees and enable them to interact in a fun way.
The performances may be tied to a stage or roving through the
fairgrounds as a kind of street theatre. Performances could be
musical or theatrical, but they could also be a collaborative
building process. For example, you might work with attendees to put
something large together in an hour.
Presentation: These includes audio-visual presentations intended for
showing a project (or process) that cannot be brought to the faire,
or a special project that requires AV resources. These presentations
are limited to 20 minutes. Please describe the topic of your
presentation and what kind of media (audio/video) that you will
have. As a general rule, PowerPoint presentations are not
appropriate for this event unless they are unusually entertaining.
Demonstration Workshop: A demonstration workshop is a show-and-tell
session on how to make something. We're looking for makers who can
demonstrate (and teach) particular skills, techniques or processes.
You should start off by explaining your materials and tools and then
step-through a build process, sharing your knowledge and interacting
with the audience. Sessions should be under 30 minutes in length and
may be repeated on the program. Please describe the subject of your
workshop and what kind of setup you need for it.
Application Form: Please go to the following URL and fill it out
to apply for participation as a maker.
http://makerfaire.com/bayarea/2007/proposal/
All proposals will be reviewed and we will notify makers of acceptance
via email by March 19, 2007.

NOTE: Makers whose are accepted will receive free registration to Maker Faire,
however we cannot pay for travel and accommodations.
If you have any questions about participating in Maker Faire, please
contact Natalie Villalobos by email: info@makerfaire.com. Please let
Natalie know if you plan to come to the audition at TechShop.
Key Points:

     •     Maker Proposal Due: Midnight (PST): Feb. 27, 2007
     •     Maker Faire Bay Area Audition: Saturday Feb. 24, 2007
     •     Notification of Acceptance: March 19, 2007
     •     Confirmation of Participation: April 2, 2007
     •     Maker Faire Bay Area: May 19-20, 2007; Saturday 10-6 pm; Sunday 10-5pm.
     •     Maker Faire Austin: October 20 & 21, 2007
     •     Application Form:

http://makerfaire.com/bayarea/2007/proposal/
Commercial Exhibitors
If you are a commercial maker or you work for a company that
would like to exhibit at Maker Faire, please contact Sherry Huss sherry@oreilly.com.
We look forward to seeing you this year.
Dale Dougherty
Editor & Publisher, Make and Craft
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
================================================
To change your email options, please visit
https://readerservices.makezine.com/mk/emailoptout.aspx?&EM=YOYODYNE01@aol.com

For assistance, email info@makerfaire.com
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Maker Media Divsion
1005 Gravenstein Highway North
Sebastopol, CA 95473
(707) 827-7000
================================================

Hi,

Jerry found someone in Sunnyvale willing to donate a 10x20 booth/canopy
setup that'll be really useful for the rally, but my truck's out of
commission, Jerry's in NJ, and the gentleman would really like it
picked up asap (I've already had to delay him).

I don't know what the thing looks like, but he said it's broken down
into 6-8' long pieces. This might require storage along with transport,
but I hope the storage part will only be short-term (say, no more than
two months).

If you can help, please email me directly, and I will give you the
gentleman's phone number. If you need help loading and unloading, I can
help.

Thank you,
JoAnne

Hi,

Jerry found someone in Sunnyvale willing to donate a 10x20 booth/canopy
setup that'll be really useful for the rally, but my truck's out of
commission, Jerry's in NJ, and the gentleman would really like it
picked up asap (I've already had to delay him).

I don't know what the thing looks like, but he said it's broken down
into 6-8' long pieces. This might require storage along with transport,
but I hope the storage part will only be short-term (say, no more than
two months).

If you can help, please email me directly, and I will give you the
gentleman's phone number. If you need help loading and unloading, I can
help.

Thank you,
JoAnne

http://www.active.com/donate/tntsvmb/tntsvmbMSkinne

Organized by the staff of Make and Craft magazines, Maker Faire is a
newfangled fair that brings together science, art, craft and
engineering in a fun, energized, and exciting public forum. The aim
is to inspire people of all ages to roll up their sleeves and become
makers. This family-friendly event showcases the amazing work of all
kinds of makers--anyone who is embracing DIY and wants to share
their accomplishments with an appreciative audience. Last year, we
had 20,000 people at Maker Faire.

Maker Faire Bay Area will take place May 19-20, 2007 at the
San Mateo Fairgrounds. We are also adding Maker Faire Austin for
October 20-21, 2007 at the Travis County Fairgrounds. This call
is primarily for Maker Faire Bay Area but you can indicate if you
are interested in participating in Maker Faire Austin.

We encourage you to join the fun and propose a maker exhibit,
performance or workshop. You can submit a proposal through the web
using the link described below or you can come show us your work at
a Maker Faire "audition" on Saturday, February 24 at TechShop in
Menlo Park, CA.

Proposals

We invite proposals for Maker workbench exhibits, workshops,
presentations and performances for the Maker Faire. We are interested
in proposals from individuals as well as from groups such as hobbyist
clubs and schools.

Maker Workbench: Our standard setup for Makers is a six-foot long
workbench. You can use this workbench to display your work and/or
demonstrate how you make something. Some makers don't need
workbenches, typically because they have a large object or they set
up outside. Please provide a short description of what you make and
what you will bring to Maker Faire. Please link to photographs or
videos of what you make. Let us know about any requirements you have,
such as electricity, Internet, ventilation, etc.

Interactive Performance: We're seeking performances that will engage
and entertain the attendees and enable them to interact in a fun way.
The performances may be tied to a stage or roving through the
fairgrounds as a kind of street theatre. Performances could be
musical or theatrical, but they could also be a collaborative
building process. For example, you might work with attendees to put
something large together in an hour.

Presentation: These includes audio-visual presentations intended for
showing a project (or process) that cannot be brought to the faire,
or a special project that requires AV resources. These presentations
are limited to 20 minutes. Please describe the topic of your
presentation and what kind of media (audio/video) that you will
have. As a general rule, PowerPoint presentations are not
appropriate for this event unless they are unusually entertaining.

Demonstration Workshop: A demonstration workshop is a show-and-tell
session on how to make something. We're looking for makers who can
demonstrate (and teach) particular skills, techniques or processes.
You should start off by explaining your materials and tools and then
step-through a build process, sharing your knowledge and interacting
with the audience. Sessions should be under 30 minutes in length and
may be repeated on the program. Please describe the subject of your
workshop and what kind of setup you need for it.

Application Form: Please go to the following URL and fill it out
to apply for participation as a maker.

http://makerfaire.com/bayarea/2007/proposal/

All proposals will be reviewed and we will notify makers of acceptance
via email by March 19, 2007.

NOTE: Makers whose are accepted will receive free registration to Maker Faire,
however we cannot pay for travel and accommodations.

If you have any questions about participating in Maker Faire, please
contact Natalie Villalobos by email: info@.... Please let
Natalie know if you plan to come to the audition at TechShop.

Key Points:

• Maker Proposal Due: Midnight (PST): Feb. 27, 2007
• Maker Faire Bay Area Audition: Saturday Feb. 24, 2007
• Notification of Acceptance: March 19, 2007
• Confirmation of Participation: April 2, 2007
• Maker Faire Bay Area: May 19-20, 2007; Saturday 10-6 pm; Sunday 10-5pm.
• Maker Faire Austin: October 20 & 21, 2007
• Application Form:

Commercial Exhibitors

If you are a commercial maker or you work for a company that
would like to exhibit at Maker Faire, please contact Sherry Huss sherry@....

We look forward to seeing you this year.

Dale Dougherty
Editor & Publisher, Make and Craft
O'Reilly Media, Inc.

================================================
To change your email options, please visit
https://readerservices.makezine.com/mk/emailoptout.aspx?&EM=YOYODYNE01@...

For assistance, email info@...

O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Maker Media Divsion
1005 Gravenstein Highway North
Sebastopol, CA 95473
(707) 827-7000
================================================

Hi,
   Maybe they are thinking that they'd buy one, but not enough other people
would to make it commercially viable so GM should not try?
   Or maybe they buy one but someone else show make it?
Dean

>
>       Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:57 am        (PST)
>
>
>             Something bugs me.  When I voted, and saw the tallies, there
>were more
>
>people who would buy a Volt than felt that GM should make one.  In
>
>other words, some people felt that GM should not make the Volt, but
>
>would buy one of they made them.  That is unlikely.  AM I mistaken?
>

_________________________________________________________________
Get in the mood for Valentine's Day. View photos, recipes and more on your
Live.com page.
http://www.live.com/?addTemplate=ValentinesDay&ocid=T001MSN30A0701

Something bugs me. When I voted, and saw the tallies, there were more
people who would buy a Volt than felt that GM should make one. In
other words, some people felt that GM should not make the Volt, but
would buy one of they made them. That is unlikely. AM I mistaken?

I am worried that one or more people voted a lot of times and may be
sabotaging the tallies. If I were at GM, I would give
the results less credibility it they did not make sense.

Again, did I understand the tellies right?

Rudy Stefenel

--- In eaasv@yahoogroups.com, Yoyodyne01@... wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> just wanted to alert you all to a poll Chevy is taking with regards
to the
> Volt PHEV concept car. Let's tell these folks what we want! here's
the URL:
>
>
>
http://www.gm.com/company/gm_exp_live/events/naias_2007/index_flash.html?navID=3.0.1.1&seo=goo_volt
>
> Click on the 'Vote for Volt' graphic on the left to complete the
survey. Over
> 170,000 votes so far!
>
> -Frank
> yoyodyne01@...
>

Something bugs me.  When I voted, and saw the tallies, there were more
people who would buy a Volt than felt that GM should make one.  In
other words, some people felt that GM should not make the Volt, but
would buy one of they made them.  That is unlikely.  AM I mistaken?

I am worried that one or more people voted a lot of times and may be
sabotaging the tallies.  If I were at GM, I would give
the results less credibility it they did not make sense.

Again, did I understand the tellies right?

Rudy Stefenel

--- In eaasv@yahoogroups.com, Yoyodyne01@... wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> just wanted to alert you all to a poll Chevy is taking with regards
to the
> Volt PHEV concept car. Let's tell these folks what we want! here's
the URL:
>
>
>
http://www.gm.com/company/gm_exp_live/events/naias_2007/index_flash.html?navID=3\
.0.1.1&seo=goo_volt
>
> Click on the 'Vote for Volt' graphic on the left to complete the
survey. Over
> 170,000 votes so far!
>
> -Frank
> yoyodyne01@...
>

Try this link to Vote for Volt:
http://www.gmsurveys2.com/se.ashx?s=7C7FD94F76D8CE27
Or
Scroll through this display until you see the Volt. Click on the
image of the car and then clcik on "Volt for Volt"
http://www.gm.com/company/gm_exp_live/events/naias_2007/index_flash.ht
ml

--- In eaasv@yahoogroups.com, Yoyodyne01@... wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> just wanted to alert you all to a poll Chevy is taking with regards
to the
> Volt PHEV concept car. Let's tell these folks what we want! here's
the URL:
>
>
>
http://www.gm.com/company/gm_exp_live/events/naias_2007/index_flash.ht
ml?navID=3.0.1.1&seo=goo_volt
>
> Click on the 'Vote for Volt' graphic on the left to complete the
survey. Over
> 170,000 votes so far!
>
> -Frank
> yoyodyne01@...
>

Hello,

After some inquiries and a vote at the December meeting, this email
group is now set as a discussion group where all members can post
(instead of an announcement-only list).

Y! Groups has options for how you want group email delivered, so if you
only want to receive special notice from the moderators (the way the
group was initially set up, which would be mainly meeting information),
you can go to Edit Membership and set your email preferences that way.
The options are: one email at a time, daily digest (a day's worth of
email in one email), or special notices only (moderator email only).

If you don't have a Y! ID and don't want to get one to set your email
preferences, please email me at jsarro@... and I will set your
preferences for you if you tell me which you'd prefer.

Best wishes and happy new year!

JoAnne

Howdy,

We have a special treat this month. The Silicon Valley chapter of the
Electric Auto Association will meet on Saturday Dec. 16th at 10 AM in
the HP Auditorium on the corner of Page Mill Road and Hanover in Palo
Alto.  See our website for a map and more details:
http://www.eaasv.org/meetings.html

At our meeting this month, Bill Dube will be on hand to give us a
presentation on his record setting electric KillaCycle.  This
motorcycle has been clocked at the Drag Strip reaching speeds over 150
MPH in just over 9 seconds.  The bike has been rebuilt since the
photos that are shown on his website (www.killacycle.com) and is now
black instead of white.

More significantly, he is now sponsored by A123 lithium batteries
instead of the former Bolder batteries described on the website.
These batteries are so powerful that they burned up one of the two
motors at a drag race in Las Vegas during the summer.  There is a link
to a video of that race below where you can see the fireworks.

Bill has also been an advisor to a company called Hybrids Plus that
has been working on a plug-in Prius.  He has agreed to tell us about
that project if the audience shows sufficient interest.  Here is a
link to their website:
http://hybrids-plus.com/

Bill invites everyone to see a short video of his motorcycle at the
following YouTube link.  YouTube ranks video clips based on how many
people view them, so encourage others to watch this to improve the
rankings.  Internet video is slow to load, but replaying it goes much
faster.  Bill will bring a higher quality video clip to the meeting
for showing on the big screen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dRpAZci9m0

Refreshments will be served at the meeting. You don't need to be a
member to attend, however you are encouraged to join our association.
Instructions for joining the EAA are available at:

http://www.eaaev.org/eaamembership.html

SPECIAL NOTE: Bill will be staying at a hotel in San Francisco.  If
anyone is available to give him a ride to the meeting and back
(preferrably in an EV) please let me know.  Otherwise he'll take the
train and I can pick him up in Palo Alto.

Adios,

Jerry Pohorsky
EAA Silicon Valley Chapter President
phone: 408-464-0711

Howdy,

The Silicon Valley chapter of the Electric Auto Association will meet
this Saturday at 10 AM in the HP Auditorium on the corner of Page Mill
Road and Hanover in Palo Alto.  See our website for a map and more
details:

http://www.eaasv.org/meetings.html

At our meeting this month, representatives from GreenEmotors will be
on hand to conduct an informal forum to find out what kind of electric
vehicles our members and guests would like to see and buy in the near
future.

They are planning a trip to Taiwan and mainland China to visit with
manufacturers and see what new Electric Vehicle products are
available.  Our input will help them pick and choose which vehicles to
import.  They already sell and service affordable 2 passenger scooters
that were on display at our recent EV Rally and show, but they are not
just a scooter supplier.  If you want an enclosed electric vehicle
that can go on the freeway, here's your chance to come and let them
know.  Few of us can afford a Tango or Tesla roadster, but there are
other options being developed in Asia that will soon hit our
shores and you can come and help determine which ones make it.

After the meeting, Brian Howell will be there with his new Myers NMG
(Sparrow).  Brian has developed a relationship with some Lithium
battery suppliers and is working on boosting the range of this 1
passenger enclosed 3 wheeler to over 100 miles per charge.  Brian was
also a vendor at our recent Rally and Show and offers a line of custom
electric recumbant bikes - some with Lithium batteries.

You don't need to be a member to attend, however you are encouraged to
join our association.
Instructions for joining the EAA are available at:

http://www.eaaev.org/eaamembership.html

Refreshments will be served and we will have information about getting
DVD copies of the recent movie:
"Who Killed the Electric Car?" in time for Thanksgiving.


Adios,

Jerry Pohorsky
EAA Silicon Valley Chapter President