Hacking the Nissan LEAF
If there are 10 Nissan LEAFs in the Phoenix metro area, 20% of them are modified. How’s that for a statistic? There probably aren’t that many LEAFs out here yet, but Mike Montalvo, founder of digital tuning, inc., and the guy responsible for the venerable PocketLOGGER, has one of them and he’s already started hacking it.
Dominic Green: The All-Rounder
Dominic Green is what we call an “all-rounder.” He doesn’t stick to one pursuit exclusively. If you don’t spot this red hot GST carving corners on Arizona backroads, you might find it lining up next to a Mustang at the drag strip, or dodging cones at an autocross. Here’s to the all-rounders out there.
An Update – BMW Z3 EV
The *very* first article published on EV Gearbox was about Tim Catellier and his BMW Z3 EV. This post is from Tim’s google buzz account. (August 18th)
Bill Hackney’s nEon
Brandon Ruiz’s 4G63 powered Mitsubishi Mirage
Brandon Ruiz currently owns 9 Mitsubishis. His 10th car is a Honda, but it’s got a Mitsubishi engine in it. He’s out to make big turbo power – without the turbo. No, this isn’t an all motor Mirage. What makes this Mirage run 10 second quarters? Throttle and bottle, baby.
Tim Catellier’s 2000 BMW Z3 EV
Tim Catellier’s EV conversion stands out as a good example of a personal commuter conversion done with style and to a high standard.
Joseph Lee’s EK of Darkness
What’s your real name?
Joseph Lee
Where do you live?
Mesa, AZ
What do you do for a living?
Bank of America
Justin Nault’s 90 Turbo Mighty Max
What’s your real name? (What’s your screen name?)
Justin Nault, also known as the Cobra Commander.
Where do you live?
I’m living it up in the valley of the sun, Phoenix, AZ.









