The Similarly Stimulated Saturn

Ready to make the major purchases which lead to directions that cannot easily be changed.

August 2 2008

Reading what other EV builders have done and recommend I measured some things before removal of engine etc.

July 26 2008

So with the Saturn in the Garage, my mind can start visualizing the next steps.
1. Taking notes, measurements or pictures of the inside and outs of the Saturn.

I decided on a compact car, not too small. Then I narrowed it to 3: Ford Escort, Honda Civic or Saturn SL1.

They had to have.....
1. A manual transmission,
2. 4 doors
3. Trunk

Deciding on the Donor Vehicle.

I read several EV books and scanned the internet sites and forums and here is what I gleaned.
1. Full-size pickups are too heavy.

The TOP TEN Beginning Decisions For EV Builder

The first few months I spent gathering information building on the backs of others who have experimented with them for years.