Charlie Garlow of Rehoboth Beach has converted this 1974 Porsche from gas power to electric power using 48 batteries. He also has a charging station at his home powered by solar panels on his roof. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Ron MacArthur
May 19, 2019
As part of Drive Electric Earth Day, members of the Delaware Electric Vehicle Association gathered April 20 in Rehoboth Beach to show their cars to the public. The nationwide event was sponsored by Plug in America, Electric Automobile Association and Sierra Club.
Charlie Garlow of Rehoboth Beach has converted this 1974 Porsche from gas power to electric power using 48 batteries. He also has a charging station at his home powered by solar panels on his roof. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Kerry O’Hagen prepares to get his electric Tesla to do a dance complete with music, lights and opening and closing doors.
Only Tesla owners know what the Tesla dance is all about.
The Garlow’s charging station is mounted beside coils used to heat water, all using solar power.
Delaware Electric Vehicle Association members display their cars as part of an Earth Day event. Among the cars are a Chevrolet Bolt, Fiat 500 and Tesla.