EV-Powered 1957 Volkswagen Bus by Jehu Garcia

Jehu Garcia converted a 1957 Volkswagen Bus to an electric vehicle using an AC motor from HPEVS, rated at 100 horsepower and 196 pound-feet of torque. The Bus now uses battery modules sourced from Smart FourTwo EV prototypes, offering a range of about 110 miles per charge. This build helped Garcia transition into EV advocacy and entrepreneurship, focusing on EV battery recycling.