EAA HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2003 “One small charge for man, one huge leap for manufacturers” Jim Stack, Phoenix EAA (article & photos) Recently I purchased a new Honda CIVIC Hybrid. My other vehicle is a 1994 S10 Electricar pick-up truck that hadn’t been on the road for over 2 years when I got it and now I drive it every week. Why would an EAA EV driver purchase this kind of car?

How is it compatible with electric vehicles? First, I realize the limits of existing all- electric vehicles. Second, there are very few available. Like most EAA members I know the best EV is a converted ICE car, but we can’t make them for the entire world. Even if we could, most new car buyers want one with all the features, backed by nationwide service. If only we could get big carmakers to realize people want EV’s. Also, the batteries are still the weakest link in the EV because of availability, durability and expense. My new hybrid helps with all of these issues.