http://www.darelldd.com/ev/

There are your answers.

Kinda funny how we got close to EVs, then they were squashed. We could be alot further along in non-oil transport.

Humans are quite stupid sometimes with regards to what they "need". Read the site on why...

'04 Seaside Pearl #7. Fumoto oil drain, mudflaps, rear bumper scuff protector & rear warn system, compass mirror, EV mode button, 8" subwoofer in right rear cubby & 6" subs under seats, power lumbar in the front seats, Coastaletech hitch w/ Aspen bike/snowboard rack. iPod2car, 2 amps, Alpine component speakers, and DVD video, solid 47 MPG @ 70000 miles.