Volts Wagens: Old Bugs go from Gross Polluters to EV Stars
Brian Steel spent 34 years fixing and tuning Volkswagens at his Small Car Performance shop in Tacoma, Washington, and then had an epiphany watching the movie Who Killed the Electric Car? Cars were going to plug in, and he wanted to become part of the solution. Henceforth, he would sell battery-powered Beetles! read more…
- Jim Motavalli, DOME LIGHT
Classic Bug Gets A Charge
They were designed as fuel-efficient vehicles for the masses. No matter what they are called—VWs, Bugs, Beetles—for many years Volkswagen Beetles were prevalent on the streets. Now Brian Steel, chief executive officer of New Leaf EV in Tacoma, is propelling these classic cars into the future by removing the fuel tank. read more…
- Sarah Garmire, Ruralite
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