Operating a battery electric vehicle will eliminate emissions inside our cities and reduce our dependence on oil. The energy used for our electric transportation will be as diverse as the electrical grid obtaining energy from coal, natural gas, nuclear, and some renewable forms. The current electric vehicles available have performances similar to high end sports cars and ranges over 100 miles per charge but remain cost prohibitive ($100,000 for the Tesla Roadster, $40,000 for the Chevy Volt) for most of the population. Converting an existing vehicle to operate with an electric motor and battery power can provide the majority of the population an all electric commuter car for under $10,000.

During the infancy of the automobile, electric and gasoline vehicles competed for dominance of the market. The all electric vehicle lost because of the lack of range from current battery technology. Until recently the electric car was dormant. The number of electric vehicles on the roads is increasing every year as people become more environmentally conscious and gasoline prices are volatile.
 

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