Vintage motoring enthusiasts are increasingly refitting their ageing vehicles with green power to ensure they remain low emission.
It has helped fuel the boom in conversions, even if the costs currently run into the tens of thousands.A few miles north of San Diego, Michael Bream runs EV West, one of the leading exponents of the art of turning petrol classics into electric ones.
The initial aim was not to save the planet but to save the cars and improve their performance. The environmental benefits are a welcome by-product which is increasingly important for many owners."Being environmentally and socially responsible, we're putting out a product with a high recyclable content and a very low carbon footprint. We're essentially taking motors and batteries out of cars that didn't previously have a purpose.
Other big questions lie ahead for classic car owners - how they will cope on roads full of autonomous vehicles for example - in a future of motoring which is fast approaching.
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