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Chapter 12:  Sources San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) www.sanbag.ca.gov SANBAG is the Council of Governments and Transportation Commission for San Bernardino County. The site has information about current transportation projects underway in the San Bernardino area, as well as information for commuters. Further, the web site contains funding alerts for individuals and companies looking to obtain project funding and/or assistance.

Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition www.fuelcellsohio.org OFCC represents the Ohio fuel cell community to multiple audiences, seeks to expand market access, fosters technological innovation, and advances the competitiveness of the Ohio fuel cell community. OFCC member organizations value their collaborative work in public education, information sharing, and better linking the academic and industrial communities. OFCC provides thought leadership on issues and policies that affect the worldwide fuel cell industry via advocacy and government relations.

General Electric Drive Information Sites Many web sites disseminate information on EDs or report industry news and developments. A few of these, which “house” specific EV-related information, are provided here.

Advanced Transportation Technology Institute www.atti-info.org The Advanced Transportation Technology Institute (ATTI), a nonprofit organization, promotes the design, production, and use of battery-powered electric and hybridelectric vehicles. The organization supports individuals and organizations interested in learning more about electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, particularly electric buses.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute www.afvi.org/electric.html AFVI was formed by Leo and Annalloyd Thomason, who each have more than 20 years’ experience in the alternative fuels industry. In 1989, following more than five years’ natural gas vehicle market development work for Southwest Gas Corporation and Lone Star Gas Company, the Thomasons founded Thomason & Associates. The company quickly became a nationally known consulting firm that specialized in the market development and use of alternative transportation fuels, particularly natural gas. In this capacity, they incorporated the California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition and worked extensively with the California Legislature, the California Air Resources Board, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and other government agencies to establish policies and programs favorable towards alternative fuels. Thomason & Associates also conducted market research and analyses, developed dozens of alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) business plans, and assisted clients in creating markets for their AFV products and services.

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State- and Community-Related Electric Vehicle Sites

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Chargers

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Batteries

1min
page 323

General Electric Drive Information Sites

3min
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Controllers

1min
page 322

Conversion Kits

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Suppliers

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Electric Utilities and Power Associations

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Conversion Specialists

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Emergency Kit

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Driving Your Electric Vehicle

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Paint, Polish, and Sign

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Further Improved Cooling

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Improved Cooling

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Junction Box

3min
page 277

Charger System

3min
pages 278-282

Fabricating Battery Mounts

1min
page 267

Low-Voltage System

1min
pages 274-276

Mounting and Testing Your Electric Motor

1min
page 266

Purchase Other Components

1min
page 259

Conversion Overview

2min
pages 252-253

Checking

1min
page 251

Wiring It All Together

3min
pages 249-250

The Real-World Battery Charger

2min
page 236

Charger Overview

1min
page 230

Terminal Strip

1min
page 244

The Manzita Micro PFC-20

1min
page 237

The Ideal Battery Charger

4min
pages 233-235

Batteries and the RAV4 EV Experience

3min
pages 228-229

Future Batteries: The Big Picture

6min
pages 224-227

Tomorrow’s Best Battery Solution—Today

2min
page 223

Battery Construction

4min
pages 214-215

Five Trojan Battery Solutions

4min
pages 219-222

The Gentle Art of Battery Recharging

2min
page 209

Battery Types

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page 213

Today’s Best Battery Solution

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page 218

Battery Capacity and Rating

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Electrolytes

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Battery Overview

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DC Motor Controller—The Lesson of the Jones Switch

4min
pages 185-187

Conclusion

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page 199

AC Controllers

2min
page 189

An Off-the-Shelf Curtis PWM DC Motor Controller

2min
page 188

Today’s Best Controller Solution Zilla Controller (One of the Best DC Controller for Conversions)

5min
pages 190-192

Controller Overview

2min
page 182

Tomorrow’s Best EV Motor Solution

1min
pages 179-180

The Advance FB1-4001

3min
pages 177-178

Polyphase AC Induction Motors

3min
pages 173-175

Compound DC Motors

2min
page 168

Universal DC Motors

1min
page 170

DC Motors in the Real World

2min
page 162

Horsepower

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page 157

Series DC Motors

3min
pages 164-165

Why an Electric Motor?

2min
page 156

Late-Model Used Vehicles (Late 1980s and Onward

2min
page 152

Calculation Overview

5min
pages 143-144

Drivetrains

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Going through the Gears

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Automatic vs. Manual Transmission

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Difference in Motor vs. Engine Specifications

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Weight Affects Speed

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Buy Your EV Chassis

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Torque Required and Available Graph

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pages 148-149

Choose the Best Chassis for Your EV

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The Procedure

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page 112

Weight and Climbing

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page 123

Weight and Acceleration

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page 122

Converting Existing Vans

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pages 104-108

Your Batteries Make a Difference

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page 111

Converting Existing Vehicles

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pages 102-103

Buying Ready-to-Run

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page 99

Mid-1960s to 1990s

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pages 75-82

Near Future Trends For Electric Drive

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pages 96-97

Third Wave After 1979: EVs Enter a Black Hole

2min
page 74

The 1990s–2000s

14min
pages 83-89

After 1973: Phoenix Rising, Quickly

8min
pages 70-73

1940 to 1989

10min
pages 65-69

Timeline of Vehicle History

2min
page 55

Myth #3: Electric Vehicles Are Not Convenient

2min
page 39

Electric Motors

1min
page 31

Convert That Car

5min
pages 26-29

Electric Vehicles Save Money

2min
page 35

What Is an Electric Vehicle?

1min
page 30

Electric Utilities Love Electric Vehicles

1min
page 50

Why Do Electric Vehicles Save the Environment?

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Save the Environment and Save Some Money Too

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