Yesterday I attended a local workshop at the RE Store in Bellingham - Introduction to DC electric vehicle conversion. Though I am beyond the point of needing an introduction to the topic, I am glad I was able to attend. In addition to conversions, motors, controllers, and batteries, we discussed the possibility of starting a local EV group.
The two speakers were Jack McKee who converted a VW Rabbit Pickup a few years ago, and Eddie from Mac & Mac Electric who has converts cars as part of his business (http://www.electricvehicleswa.com).