http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com The Film : The Blogs : The Revolution Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:02:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com The Film : The Blogs : The Revolution Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:02:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com The Film : The Blogs : The Revolution Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:02:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/ http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:10:10 +0000 Andrew Grin http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/?p=1563 Welcome back to guest blogger Andrew Grin ... [caption id="attachment_1574" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Andrew Grin and his modified Hyundai Tuscon"][/caption] As a new driver, learning on the roads of Kansas City, I pass by Suburbans and Tahoes on a daily basis. "Who Killed the Electric Car?" made me realize the huge impact that these big SUV’s have on our environment and our country.  The film inspired me then as a young 14 year-old to take a stand against the flawed status quo.  At that moment I made a promise to myself to never call a gas car my own. I have stuck by that promise, and am now the proud owner of a newly converted 2005 Hyundai Tucson electric vehicle. The first question anyone asks after turning 16 is 'Did you get your license yet?' - which ultimately leads to 'What kind of car are you driving?'  In the midst of conversations during lunch about engines and audio systems, I like to throw in my curveball : "I drive an electric car."  Some have no clue what I am talking about, while the car junkies have heard of plug-in hybrids like the Chevy Volt. The usual questions that follow are "how far?" and "how fast?" Very simply, the Tucson travels far enough for my daily needs (about 50 miles), and it can travel up to highway speeds (75+). I love answering questions, and, after hearing me talk, almost no one doubts the viability of a plug-in car. The Suburbans of my middle American town are going to have to get used to me rolling by in my converted electric car. The future is coming, not only in the form of a sporty Tesla, or any brand new car, but also something for the average America. A converted electric car. ]]> http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/feed/ 8