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This is a Resource Guide of related electric and hybrid vehicle websites.
Councils and Societies:
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Website: www.aceee.org
Phone: 202-429-8873
Publishes guides comparing the energy efficiency of appliances.
California Air Resources Board
Website: www.arb.ca.gov/
Promotes and protects public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants.
California Energy Commission
Website: www.energy.ca.gov
Phone: 916-654-4058
The CEC is the strongest supporter of grid inter-connected renewable energy systems in North America. Their website explores what is happening in California in this regard.
National Renewable Energies Laboratory (NREL)
Website: www.nrel.gov
Phone: 303-275-3000
The NREL is the national renewable energy research laboratory in the United States.
Natural Resources Canada
Website: www.nrcan.gc.ca
Phone: N/A
The Government of Canada hosts this website which includes the office of energy efficiency. Many resources are presented in this fact filled site.
Rocky Mountain Institute
Website: www.rmi.org
Phone: 970-927-3851
The Rocky Mountain Institute is a think tank regarding all energy efficiency issues. Their website contains a great deal of source information for books and applied research.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Website: www.ul.com
Phone: 847-272-8800
Develops standards for the United States marketplace. Tests and administers safety certification work in North America.
Books
Boschert, Sherry, Plug-in Hybrids, New Society Publishers, 2006
Doucette, Clive, Urban Meltdown, New Society Publishers, 2007
Heintzman, Andrew and Solomon, Evan, et al, Fueling the Future, Anansi, 2003
McMahon, Darryl, The Emperor’s New Hydrogen Economy, iuniverse, 2006
Monbiot, George, Heat, Doubleday Canada, 2006
Rifkin, Jeremy, The Hydrogen Economy, Tarcher Putnam, 2002
Romm, Joseph J., The Hype About Hydrogen, Island Press, 2005
Trade Publications and Magazines and News Services:
Home Power Magazine
Website: www.homepower.com
Phone: 800-707-6585
This magazine bills itself as “The hands-on journal of home-made power”. Based in Oregon, it provides extensive details related to producing alternate energy.
Electrifying Times
www.electrifyingtimes.com
EV World online magazine
www.evworld.com
Green Car Congress
www.greencarcongress.com
Megawatt Motorworks
www.megawattmotorworks.com
Electric Vehicle Related Websites
Electric Auto Association
www.eaaev.org/
Plug-in America
www.pluginamerica.com
California Cars Initiative, promoting 100 MPG cars
www.calcars.org
Electric Vehicle Society of Canada
www.evsociety.ca/
Advanced Hybrid Vehicle Development Consortium
www.hybridconsortium.org
Plug In Partners, demonstrating demand for Plug-In Hybrids
www.pluginpartners.org
Sierra Club Angeles Chapter
www.Angeles.SierraClub.org
National Biodiesel Board
www.biodiesel.org
AC Propulsion, innovator of electric cars & drive systems
www.acpropulsion.com
Myers Motors, makers of the 3-wheel “NmG”
www.myersmotors.com
Tesla Motors, maker of high performance roadster
www.teslamotors.com
Hymotion, aftermarket plug-in hybrid conversions
www.hymotion.com/index.htm
Vehicle Conversion Companies
Advanced DC Motors
Phone: (315) 434-9303
Website: www.adcmotors.com
Electro Automotive
Phone: 831-429-1989
Website: www.electroauto.com
KTA Services
Phone: (909) 949-7914
Website: www.kta-ev.com
REV Consultants
Email: richardl@revconsultants.com
Website: www.revconsultants.com
Battery Manufacturers
Dyno Battery Inc.
Website: www.dynobattery.com
Phone: 206-283-7450
IBE Battery
Website: www.ibe-inc.com
Phone: 818-767-7067
Rolls Battery Engineering (USA)
Surrette Battery Company (Canada)
Website: www.surrette.com
Phone: 800-681-9914
Trojan Battery Company
Website: www.trojanbattery.com
Phone: 800-423-6569
U.S. Battery Manufacturing Company
Website: www.usbattery.com
Phone: 800-695-0945
Hydrogen Recombining Caps
Hydrocap Catalyst Battery Caps
Website: N/A
Phone: 305-696-2504
Generator Systems
Fischer Panda Generators
Website: www.fischerpanda.com
Phone: 800-508-6494
Generac Power Systems Inc.
Website: www.generac.com
Phone: N/A (sold through Home Depot)
Hardy Diesel & Equipment Inc.
Website: www.hardydiesel.com
Phone: 800-341-7027
Kohler Power Systems
Website: www.kohlerpowersystems.com
Phone: 800-544-2444
Energy Meters
Bogart Engineering
Website: www.bogartengineering.com
Phone: 831-338-0616
Brand Electronics
Website: www.brandelectronics.com
Phone: 207-549-3401
Xantrex Technology Inc.
Website: www.xantrex.com
Phone: 360-435-2220
Miscellaneous
Automation Direct
Website: www.automationdirect.com
Bussmann
Website: www.bussmann.com
Phone: 314-527-3877
Fuses and electrical safety components.
Digi-Key (Canada and USA)
Website: www.digikey.com
Phone: 800-DIGI-KEY
Supplier of many electrical wiring components.
Electro Sonic Inc. (Canada)
Website: www.e-sonic.com
Phone: 800-56-SONIC
Supplier of many electrical wiring components.
Real Goods
Website: www.realgoods.com
Phone: 800-919-2400
Suppliers specializing in renewable energy systems.
Siemens Energy and Automation Inc.
Website: www.siemens.com
Phone: 404-751-2000
Fused disconnect switches and circuit breakers.
Xantrex Technology Inc.
Website: www.xantrex.com
Phone: 360-435-2220
DC circuit breakers, battery cables, power centers, metering shunts, fuses.
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