by Michael Brown with Shari Prange

The definitive hands-on electric vehicle conversion manual. Photo-illustrated, it takes the reader step-by-step through the conversion process. 28 years of automotive experience and 14 years of EV experience are combined to give instructions for producing a practical and reliable electric conversion. Includes a chapter on choosing an appropriate donor car. 128 pages by Bob Brant

This well-illustrated guide begins with an informative history of electric vehicles, current international advances in EV technology, and a look ahead at the future of EV development. Then, Brant gives a building-block description of EV components, and how to put them altogether to make a working vehicle. He also gives valuable advice on where to find affordable EV supplies and systems, how to get the most out of EV driving and ownership, and how to make the best buy, build, and conversion trade-offs.