Re: registering a conversion as an EV

[Paul G <neong@gte.net>]

>Well, when I got the notice for registration that said I had to have a
>smog exam for my EV it mattered....
>I had to go through the certification process again at the DMV to get that
>straight.
>Michael B.

Well, that is the only reason my '81 VW Pickup has been changed to 
fuel type "E". It seems that I couldn't pass my smog test without a 
tailpipe! Now I no longer get the "smog test required" reminder to 
register, so I can just mail in my $50 a year (actually, its $80 as 
custom plates add $30 a year).

My Buggy is still listed as fuel type "G" (gas), but its to old for 
smog tests. Anyway, last year I got tired of annual tabs for it (at 
$80 a year as it had custom plates too), and so registered it as a 
collectors vehicle ($50 one time permanent registration, must be 25 
years old or older, and there is driving limits of being within 10 
miles of home or on a parade or show run - works great with a 20 mile 
range).

Neon