The Volt Vette Project
One of our long-time members and activists has recently started work on converting a vintage Corvette into an all-electric vehicle! You can keep up with his project by visiting his 'Volt Vette Project' blog on our website. Check back regularly for updates!
Latest Update: April 18, 2008
Chapter 1: Why an electric car?
Chapter 2: An electric Corvette???
Chapter 3: Motors - horses and diameters
Chapter 4: I see the light (bulb)
Chapter 5: Engine removal 101 or 2
Chapter 6: The electric motor is here... or should it be there?
Chapter 7: How to remove a gas tank (and live to tell about it)
Chapter 8: Do not mock my mock-ups
Chapter 9: How hard is it to bolt on a motor? I mean really? (part one)
Chapter 10: Fiberglass Boxes for a Fiberglass Car
Chapter 11: How hard is it to bolt on a motor? (part two)
Chapter 12: What difference does a differential make?
Chapter 13: The Demon in the Dash
Chapter 14: Going Batty Over Batteries
Chapter 15: Driveshaft Dreams
Chapter 16: I Need Some Backbone
Chapter 17: Battery Box Bugaboos
Chapter 18: The Light at the End Of the Corvette
Chapter 19: Boxed In