If your motivation is economical it's not really worth it. There is plenty of oil right now, they just can't get it out of the ground fast enough. The situation with cars is that they litter the earth. The automakers are now realizing that fact. Most people who buy new cars don't need NEW, they just like SHINY new.<br>
<br>You can get kits from <a href="http://www.electroauto.com/catalog/price-pts.shtml">Electro Auto</a> since the 1970's. I believe the first car invented was actually electric, before oil was discovered. It's just not worth bothering DIY for $10,000+ when a mass produced electric car market is here and will deliver more bang-for-the-buck.<br>
<br>If you like 2-wheels right now <a href="http://www.vectrix.com/">Vectrix</a> is compelling. Also the <a href="http://www.electricmotorsport.com/">Electric Motorsports</a> bike. Hopefully the <a href="http://flytheroad.com/">Venture One</a> comes to production.<br>
<br>Personally I like to buy beaters. My current car had a $200 purchase price and I drive it daily for the last two years. I don't have to worry about car washes, shopping carts, scratching the paint or pedestrians. When it dies I call the junkyard and get money for the next beater.<br>
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