[ausev] EV Help, Info, books...

[René Pinnell]

Dear AustinEV,

	My name is René Pinnell. I am an electric car enthusiast here in  
Austin and I am very interested in converting my 1972 Volkswagen  
Fastback to an EV, however I'm a little overwhelmed by the amount of  
info I need to absorb. I've checked out practically every book on the  
subject UT has to offer but they are either out of date or far too  
technical. What I really need is someone who's already done a  
conversion or who is really knowledgeable to point me in the right  
direction. I would very much appreciate recommendations on books,  
suggestions of companies to buy components from, or more general  
advice about things like should I go AC or DC.
	I'm fairly mechanically minded (with some help I restored my  
Fastback) but I have no experience with EVs. I feel very strongly  
about removing myself from the pollution and oil dependency  
equation.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
René Pinnell
512.924.5820
pithetech at austin.rr.com