Hello,

The EV1, the Toyota RAV4 and the other cars that rose to the California
challenge did quite well even on lead acid batteries.  However, the car
companies chose to fight California's mandates in court and won.  Just
as soon as they were victorious, they recalled their cars and crushed them.

There have been some Vanagon conversions but I can't speak to how
successful they were.

I am somewhat qualified on the subject since my daily driver is a 1979
Jet Electravan.  It looks like a Vanagon in 2/3 scale.   Use google
pictures if you want to see one.

Mike  ---  Phoenix, AZ

'58 BMW Isetta
'79 Jet Electravan
'84 VW Vanagon