10-15-2010 3 events in 4 days

Still recovering from last week - 3 events in 4 days takes a toll...
1. The After Dark event at the Exploritorium was a blast. Talked to a lot of people who were not aware that gas cars could be converted to run on batteries, but the best part was having a chance to talk to Henry from acuteaero (acuteaero.com). Henry converted a beautiful '94 M series Miata with a Zilla, Optimas, WarP 9 (sound familiar?) His car is 144 volts and uses a Manzanita Micro charger and Rudman regulators, but other than that, very similar. We spent a lot of time comparing notes and war stories in between talking to the participants.
2. Green Drive Expo in Richmond was on on 10/9. We were tentative for this event due to some scheduling issues, but it worked out that we could attend after all.  Even though we were in a converted Ford factory in the shadow of the Standard Oil Refinery (the air smelled a little foul in the early morning..) It turned out to be a great event with lots of knowledgeable people stopping by.
3. The Columbus Day parade in SF was on 10/10 and my daughter and I joined the SFEVA group. The weather was great, the Blue Angels streaked overhead and the crowds were 3 deep (in spots) cheering us on. Lot's of fun.

10-04-2010 - After Dark at the ExplOritorium October 7th

Come out to the Exploritorium Science Museum in SF this Thursday night, October 7 for a bit of science and fun. We'll be showing our car as part of the October After Dark event which focuses on the sun and alternative energy. You must be 18 to attend, however since there is a cash bar. Hope to see you there!

http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/#/?i=2