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See the SAE Automotive Engineering magazine for detailed information. Understand that appropriate technology is a function of the available resources and local conditions. EV do well in an urban driving cycle. Outside the city limits a hybrid vehicle has the advantage. Whatever religious or political views we may have affects our preferences but inanimate technology doesn't care. Buy the shovel or screwdriver that fits your hand then use it safely and responsibly.

I use some of the same reference books Aerohead mentioned in designing body shells for upright bikes.