I drove a stick shift today! I tried once many-a-year-ago when I was in high school. My best friend’s aunt tried to teach us and, while Andrea got it, I was pretty terrified of the whole thing. I didn’t even get my license until I was 21, but by then Andrea had driven off in [...]
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22 Aug
EV insurance
Finally heard back from my insurance rep. He said that all of the neighborhood vehicles with three wheels are insured as motorcycles, the factory manufactured hybrids and electrics are insured like any other car, and the ones that are converted can get liability insurance, but cannot get comprehnsive or collision coverage. So, if I get [...]
9 Jul
EV: the Oregon DMV
Me: “Hello, I am wondering about registering alternative fuel vehicles in Oregon. What do I have to do if I want to convert a car to electric?” Linda: “Just check the correct box on the application. We have gas, diesel, electric, propane, and other.” Me: “That’s it?! I could rip out an engine and throw [...]
2 Jul
EV: preliminary research
So, I’ve decided to convert a gas powered car to electric. I like the idea that I won’t have to be dependent on gas companies, and especially dependent on foreign countries to get around. Eventually I’ll build a mud hut and make all my own power (sun, wind, or water) and will use it for [...]
