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Vehicle Retrofit Workshop

Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (PT)

Redwood City, CA

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Event Details

Come learn what it takes to convert your vehicle. This multimedia workshop overviews the process of converting a gasoline car to an electric vehicle. You will hear tips on selecting a conversion-ready vehicle, compare many of the trade-offs of different conversion options, and receive links to resources and information. The workshop also outlines financial incentives and other alternative vehicle options.

Instructors:

Jerry Pohorsky is a Test Engineer at General Electric and President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Electric Auto Association.
 
Jerry found a shortcut and saved money by buying a used electric vehicle that needed new batteries. You can see the car here: http://www.evalbum.com/692. He now drives a factory built Toyota RAV 4 electric vehicle that is "head and shoulders" above most home conversions, though more expensive.

Doug Brentlinger is a retired machinist, formerly of Electro Automotive, a company that sells kits and parts for electric conversion projects. Doug also worked in the Quality Assurance department of Network General (now McAfee).

Doug has converted a small Dodge Rampage pickup truck from gasoline to electric power using readily available components.
His converted pickup is freeway-ready and the low-cost batteries can be recharged from any 120 volt outlet.

Fee:
 
Course fee is $15.
 

 

NOTE: Class is subject to cancellation based on enrollment. Please check our event calendar (www.greenbuildingexchange.com) two days prior to confirm.

 

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Green Building Exchange
305 Main Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (PT)


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The Green Building Exchange



Operating in Redwood City, the Green Building Exchange was created as a one-stop green business marketplace by founder Michael Schaeffer, who wanted to make the information and the process for sustainable building as accessible and affordable to consumers as conventional building. The Green Building Exchange facility offers products, services, education, networking and media, though a permanent tradeshow exhibit, a retail store for green design products, on-going classes and symposia, and state-of-the-art office and conference spaces.