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6 <br />Step 1- 1998- Conversion of Two Town Vehicles from combustion ennine to <br />electric motors <br />We propose a conversion of two light- weight Town vehicles from combustion engines to <br />electric motors, painted and labeled so that they are easily identified by the public. Since <br />this is a Town project, the public will be aware of the goals, efforts, and achievements <br />throughout the Project from reports at public Board meetings covered by the press and <br />cable TV. Bob Zickefoose of the Advanced Energy Corporation will be chief instructor <br />to Pete White, head of fleet maintenance for the Town, and others. People experienced <br />in EV conversion will assist. They will work in the Fleet Maintenance Garage for 40 <br />hours of instruction over a period of six months to convert the first vehicle. Following <br />this, Pete White will direct the conversion of the second vehicle using consultant <br />assistance, if needed. <br />Step 2 -1999- Publicizing EV Conversion <br />a. Instruction in EV Conversion <br />Teachers in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County who want to learn the process will <br />be included. " Matt Hamlett at Orange High in Hillsborough and David Ronco at Durham <br />Tech are already involved in helping to plan the project. When Orange County's Skills <br />Development Center in Chapel Bill is remodeled next year, Durham Tech will be <br />responsible for automotive instruction, including EV's. <br />b. Increasing Public Away 6R' of EV's <br />The Project will produce a fives ute introductory video on conversion of internal <br />combustion engines to electric' motors, available upon request. <br />The Project will clearly show the public and the media how easily EV's operate, plus the <br />economic and environmental advantages for short - distance commuters. It should provide <br />incentive for starting new businesses that convert small older gasoline- powered vehicles to <br />electric, saving money and saving the air. <br />Time Line <br />1. March 1998- Select and Prepare Vehicles <br />(a) small pickup truck for Public Works <br />(b) small vehicle for the fleet pool <br />2. March to September 1998- Convert Vehicle One to EV with training of <br />Pete White, two other town mechanics, and volunteers. <br />3. September 1998- Paint Vehicle One <br />4. September 1998 to March 1999- Convert and paint Second Vehicle <br />5 March of 1998 to March 1999- Prepare video(s) <br />6. March of 1998 to March 1999- Present Quarterly Progress Reports to Board of <br />Aldermen <br />11 <br />