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1. Motor - Build an Electric Motor (Palmer)
   Describes how to build an electric motor. 1-02

2. Hybrid Gas and Electric Autos (Toyota)
   Provides information on the new Prius, a car that runs on a combination of gas and electricity. The EPA claims that this family size car gets 55 miles per gallon. The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) option is recommended for maximum control during adverse conditions. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. See "Tax Break Update" at lower left for certification letters to qualify for up to a $2,000 tax deduction. 12-04

3. Lighting Tips to Reduce Electricity Use (Earth Share)
   Suggests ways to conserve up to half of electricity use in the home by using sensors and compact flourescent bulbs. 10-00

4. Electricity - A List to Conserve Electricity in the Home (Earth Share)
   Suggests ways to reduce the use of electricty in the home. 10-00

5. Wind Turbin Electricity Generators (Australian Renewable Energy Website)
   Describes and provides diagrams of types of wind turbines for generating electricity. 12-00

6. Hybrid Gas and Electric Cars (HowStuffWorks.com)
   Provides a list of resources about hybrid automobiles. 11-00.

7. Rickshaws - Electric Rickshaw (NARI)
   Describes the product, a motorized tricycle which goes up to 70 km at 40 km per hour on one charge. This version has a weather cover and passenger seats. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 5-01

8. Rickshaws - Electric Rickshaw (Pedicab)
   Describes the product, a motorized tricycle. This version has a weather cover and passenger seats. Goes up to 15 mph with a range of 20 miles and costs around 6,000 dollars. Recharges in 3 hours. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 5-01

9. Electric Motocycles Required in Taiwan (Taiwan.com.au - Chang)
   Reports on Taiwan's new law requiring motorcycle manufacturers to meet a quota of at least two percent electric powered motorcycles. 5-01

10. Autos - Electric Autos (EV's) (EVUK)
    Describes the latest electric autos. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 5-01

11. Autos - Electric Honda EV (Hondaev.org)
    Provides information on one of the only all electric automobiles currently available in the USA. Goes 100 - 140 miles per charge and goes 0 - 60 in 14 to 17 seconds. The car can only be leased, with no down payment or maintenance costs. The lease is for three years at 450 dollars per month. You may need to live in California to qualify. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 5-01

12. Autos - Electric Car Battery Comparisons (Hondaev.org)
    Compares the miles each type of car battery will yield in the same car, a Honda EV plus. The types of batteries compared are the lead acid (currently used in most cars), metal hydride (used in the electric Honda), zinc-air (the best), and lithium-ion (not yet available). Sometimes spelled zinc air. 5-01

13. Autos - A History of Electric Autos (Econogics.com)
    Provides a history of electric vehicles in the USA. 5-01

14. How Electricity Gets to Your Home (Howstuffworks.com)
    Describes how "power distribution grids" work. Explains alternate current (AC) and direct current (DC), power stations, transmission substations, and more. 5-01

15. Electric Motors (Britannica)
    Describes how an electric motor works. 5-01

16. Electric Motorcycle - GPR (ElectricMotorSport.com)
    Costs $6,800 has 15 horsepower (peak) and can go up to 65 mph. It recharges in 3.5 hours and can go up to 40 miles on a charge. 8-04

17. Autos - Electric Ford Think (ThinkMobility.com)
    Describes the all electric car. Goes up to 56 miles per hour and gets 53 miles per charge on NiCad batteries. With a fuel cell instead, mileage per charge should be much more. Price was not listed. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01

18. Scooters - Electric Lepton (NYCeWheels.com)
    Describes the electric scooter that gets up to 30 miles per charge, has a top speed of up to 28 miles per hour, and costs about 1,600 dollars. It has a maximum power of 1800 watts and continuous power of 1000 watts. It must be registered as a moped. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01

19. Autos - Electric Vehicles - An Essay (Digital Revolution - Moore)
    Though an interview with Steve Metzger, describes the current sales of small, low-speed electric vehicles, sometimes called neighborhood electric vehicles. Suggests that by combining the current mass production of golf carts with the efficiency of fuel cells, the EV market could be grown successfully. 6-01

20. Autos - Electric Vehicles Reviewed (EV World)
    Reviews or test drives electric vehicles. 6-01

21. Scooters - Electric Urban Express (Five Flags Motorbikes)
    Describes the electric scooter that gets up to 20 miles per charge, get goes up to 22 miles per hour, weighs 78 pounds, and costs around 1,000 dollars. It must be registered as a moped. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01

22. Electric Vehicles (Dmoz)
    Provides dozens of sources of information on electric vehicles. 1-02

23. Electric Vehicles (Electric-Bikes.com)
    Provides dozens of articles (with pictures) of the lastest light electric vehicles that are currently available. 6-01

24. Autos - Electric Tango (Commuter Cars Corporation)
    Provides specifications for the electric commuter car that goes up to 124 miles an hour and claims 0 - 60 mph in four seconds. No pricing was provided. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01

25. Autos - Electric General Motors EV1 (General Motors Electric Vehicle)
    Provides the specifications for the electric car that uses lead-acid or nickle-metal hydride batteries, goes up to 80 mph, and can go up to 130 miles on a charge. The price was listed as starting around 34,000. 6-01

26. Autos - Electric Smart (Smart.com)
    Describes the electric car that is available in Europe. 6-01

27. Autos - Electric (Fuel Economy)
    Describes standard electric vehicles now available in the USA, including Toyota RAV4 EV, Ford Think, Ford Ranger EV, and Ford Explorer Usps Electric. 6-01

28. Autos - Electric Toyota RAV EV (EV World)
    Provides a review of the electric SUV. 6-01

29. $3,400 Electric Esarati (Esarati)
    Costs around $3,400, goes up to 100 miles (with the extra battery pack), has a maximum speed of 50 mph. It is a 3 horsepower motorscooter. A 10 horsepower model, the "Blackhawk," is also available. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01

30. $4,500 Electric Lectra VR24 (PowerSportsNetwork.com)
    Costs around $4,500 goes up to 30 miles on a charge, and can gain speeds up to 50 mph with a modification at the factory. It must be registered as a motorcycle. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01

31. Electric, Three-Wheel, and Tilting Prototype (ZEDIS)
    Describes a three-wheeled neighborhood electric vehicle protoype, including pictures of one that has been developed. The prototype contains many components that are desirable in low emissions neighborhood transportation, such as impact absorption safety features, tilting in turns, easy entry and exit, and more. 6-01

32. $2,400 Electric and Solar Electrilite Concept Tricycle (Omni Instruments)
    Costs around $2,400 and goes up to 40 mph. Describes and illustrates many characteristics of a good, three-wheel neighborhood electric tricycle. The design includes important safety features and three sources of energy - electric, solar, and human. 6-01

33. Autos - Electric Cars Cost More to Build (Detroit News)
    Although cars produce most of the greenhouse gases that are causing global warming, costs may be keeping consumers from buying more environmentally-friendly cars. 6-01

34. Autos - Electric Neighborhood Vehicles (Zapworld.com)
    Describes the neighborhood electric vehicle designed to meet federal standards for use on public streets. (Local laws may need to be changed to make it legal within your own neighborhood, however.) It has a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour and costs between 7,500 and 8,000 dollars. With a fuel cell instead of lead-acid batteries, mileage per charge should be triple. Price listed between $8,500 - $9,000 for the two-seat version. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01

35. Buses - Electric KAZ Bus (Keio)
    Provides information on an electric bus that seats eight. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 5-01

36. Electric Cars

37. -Recumbent Tricycles - 7b. Cab Bike - Electric and Covered (Cab Bike)
    Starts at around 4,600 dollars (5,100 Euro) without the motor. Describes a fully enclosed trike, with optional electric motor. The bike is 29.5 inches wide, weighs 71 pounds (without motor option), 88 pounds with motor. Includes independent suspension on all three wheels, drum brakes, and a hand-driven wiper for windshield. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01

38. -Electric Cars (Awesome Library)
    Summarizes developments on electric and fuel cell power for cars.

39. Electric Bicycles - 15. Twike (Twike)
    Describes the three-wheel covered vehicle that runs on NiCad batteries and can be pedaled to reduce fuel use. Very finished design and also very expensive. Price lists for between 17 and 20,000 dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. Sometimes called three wheel bicycles. 6-01

40. Solar Panel Prices (Mark Snyder Electric)
    Provides a variety of solar (photovoltaic) panels. The Uni-Solar 64 watt rigid panel is under 400 dollars. Photowatt rigid panes cost 500 dollars for 95 watts. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01

41. Hybrid Cars Currently Available (U.S. Department of Energy - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Program)
    Provides information on buying a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), answers frequently asked questions, and provides a simulator that allows you to test your own ideas. 6-01

42. Hybrid Cars Soon to be Available (U.S. Department of Energy - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Program)
    Provides news on cars soon to be produced for national or international availability. 6-01

43. Recharging Stations for Electricity (U.S. Department of Energy)
    Provides locations of electricity charging stations by zip code and distance. 6-01

44. -Motors - Electric Hub Motors (Heinzmann)
    Provides motors that fit directly on a wheel for the most electrical power and least slippage between motor and wheel. 6-01

45. Electric Generator - Hub Generator for Electricity (White)
    Provides information for the Nexus generator, which costs between 45 and 55 dollars. 7-01

46. -Motors - Birkestrand Electric Motor with Regenerative Braking (Rabbit Tool)
    Describes the electric motor system, which costs 500 dollars and weighs around 15 pounds, including batteries, motor-generator, recharger, and controller. It provides speeds up to 20 mph and has a range of about 20 miles. The motor provides 500 watts (24 volts) of power and the batteries are NiMH. Includes a solar power option. 7-01

47. Electric Recumbent Tricycles - Anthrotech with a Heinzmann Motor (Psi-Design)
    Describes the experience of buying and using an Anthrotech trike with a Heinzmann electric motor. 7-01

48. -Motors - Electric Hub Motor and Battery Kits (Electroportal)
    Provides hub motor kits. Prices and specifications were not available at the time of review. Awesome Library does not endorse this product but only provides it as an example. 8-01

49. Electric Cars - Lack of Demand or Lack of Commitment (MotherJones.com)
    Discusses whether there is a shortage of demand for ZEVs (zero emission vehicles) or whether there is a lack of commitment by auto manufactureres to make them. 9-01

50. Generators - Electric Hub Generator (PeterWhiteCycles - Schmidt)
    Provides the Schmidt hub generator for electricity for lights on a bike. Designed to provide less resistance than a tire-based generator. Costs around $180. 4-03