Attendees examine a row of electric vehicles March 2 during the second annual environmental event, “Out of Gas or All Charged Up?” at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive.
In front is a Swiss-made Twike owned by Linda Irish.
It is actually categorized as a motorcycle and will travel about 40-44 miles, if pedal-assisted, up to speeds of 65 mph.
It costs about $27,000 and is powered by 500 rechargeable D-size batteries.
Mark Hardy stands by his converted 1993 Toyota pickup.
Twenty-four 6-volt batteries will power it at 70 mph for a distance of about 40 miles.