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Cd · 03-28-2008, 02:12 PM

There is a fellow that I am sure you have heard of ....but just in case you have not, his name is John 'Plasma Boy" Wayland.
He drives an all electric Datsun 210 and is currently running high 11s in the 1/4 mile.

I spoke with him by phone a while back, and the guy is friendly as can be and very enthusiatic about electric cars.
He has been building electric cars for over 20 years, and really knows his stuff, but yet is more than willing to share the knowledge.
He is just an everyday guy that tinkers with electrics and is doing a fantastic job of changing perceptions of electric cars.

....And .....he loves old Datsuns, and I just know you guys would 'click'.

His website is www.plasmaboyracing.com

Best of luck on your project. You are doing exactly what I had hoped to do with my own Datsun ( no longer with me )

I also wanted to compliment you on weighing in the emmisions factor when producing a vehicle like this. Personally, there is no way I would have used a gasoline engine as a second engine. SVO all the way !

Again good luck with your project. I really excited to see your progress.

03-28-2008, 02:12 PM	#37 (permalink)
Cd Ultimate Fail Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 2,872 Thanked 1,121 Times in 679 Posts	There is a fellow that I am sure you have heard of ....but just in case you have not, his name is John 'Plasma Boy" Wayland. He drives an all electric Datsun 210 and is currently running high 11s in the 1/4 mile. I spoke with him by phone a while back, and the guy is friendly as can be and very enthusiatic about electric cars. He has been building electric cars for over 20 years, and really knows his stuff, but yet is more than willing to share the knowledge. He is just an everyday guy that tinkers with electrics and is doing a fantastic job of changing perceptions of electric cars. ....And .....he loves old Datsuns, and I just know you guys would 'click'. His website is www.plasmaboyracing.com Best of luck on your project. You are doing exactly what I had hoped to do with my own Datsun ( no longer with me ) I also wanted to compliment you on weighing in the emmisions factor when producing a vehicle like this. Personally, there is no way I would have used a gasoline engine as a second engine. SVO all the way ! Again good luck with your project. I really excited to see your progress.