EV Pusher
Date: Wed, June 29, 2005
Ok, so you own a car that you've made into an EV. What do you do if you want to drive into Portland which is, say, 100 miles away, and then back again later the same day? Well, here's the answer.
There's plenty of construction details as well if you look deeper into the site, it's a pretty cool idea.
There's plenty of construction details as well if you look deeper into the site, it's a pretty cool idea.
Cecilia:
No, my comments did not convey the awe that I have over the whole idea, because we had discussed them extensively at home. The reasons it is a good idea: 1) Electric cars are cool, and you built one 2) Electric cars are cool... 3) See 1 and 2 above. 4) This site is all about people who do things because they can't buy what they see in their heads. Besides, I wouldn't call us snooty, just snarky :)
Cecilia:
Oh my god... I still think that is totally scary. He must be from Eugene...
Jim:
I'm not sure I like the idea of an engine outside my car pushing me somewhere. I'd feel like I was being tailgated all the way.
I agree with Cecilia... this guy has got to be from Eugene. The line about it being about 100 miles to Portland was a pretty good hint, too.
Dave:
Where's the Greatful Dead sticker? I bet they could convert the diesel to run on Patchouli oil. You wonder if he has a lifetime subscription to the Whole Earth Magazine? Man, I'm hot today, someone stop me... Sorry, I couldn't help a little Eugene bashing. And just so everyone knows, I went to Saturday Market a couple weekends ago and bought a flute, so it's out of love, really! :)
Mr. Sharkey:
People from PDX are ~sooo~ snooty! For the record:
1) Patchouli oil turns my stomach, but yes, it would run very nicely in a compression ignition engine (diesel to you).
2) I've attended 6 or 8 Grateful Dead concerts... as paid staff.
3) I'm a contributing author to Home Power magazine, and have written extensively for several other international publications.
4) Next weekend is the Oregon Country Fair. I won't be there so it's safe for you to go.
5) How about kicking some of ~your~ accomplishments, then I'll know you have a reason to be so "funny out of love"?
Cecilia:
Assuming of course that you are the person that built it...
Dave:
Many apologies, Jim used to live in Eugene and wants to return desperately. I'm just giving him a hard time because I'm in Oregon and he's not. I grew up in the next town over from Ashland, so I know all about people from Portland looking down their noses at you.
Nice car (and website!) btw. Just curious; how'd you find me?
Can you imagine a car powered by Patchouli oil?
Nice car (and website!) btw. Just curious; how'd you find me?
Can you imagine a car powered by Patchouli oil?
Mr. Sharkey:
No problem, I've gotten worse.
It's my sunday morning coffee routine to review the week's site statistics and follow links back to referrers to the site. Sometimes I register and leave comments in threads, which has resulted in my becomming a regular on more than one forum.
For a look at the statistics for my site, try starting with this page, BuildDiary.net shows up about half way down the list of referrers.
Look, I've even figured out the formatting to post here!
It's my sunday morning coffee routine to review the week's site statistics and follow links back to referrers to the site. Sometimes I register and leave comments in threads, which has resulted in my becomming a regular on more than one forum.
For a look at the statistics for my site, try starting with this page, BuildDiary.net shows up about half way down the list of referrers.
Look, I've even figured out the formatting to post here!
Dave:
I compulsively read my site statistics as well. It's especially helpful for me because I can see what people are searching for on the search engines. I got a big increase in traffic from people searching for "Stormtrooper Costume" when Episode 3 came out.
Jim:
Mr. Sharkey, are the builder of this amazing device? If so, very cool!
If not but you happen to be from from Eugene, that's very cool, too. My family and I are on the east coast trying desperately to get back to the Willamette Valley.
As for that smell at the Saturday Market, someone is just burning oregano for that authentic Italian flair. (grin!)