Retrofitting Classic Cars
by Kristin Kruse for the Carl Kruse Blog In today’s society, climate change is on everyone's mind, making oil the enemy. Oil has seen a gradual slowdown in its extraction and refinement. As laws change to counteract climate change, alternative fuel methods are taking the front seat, especially electricity. Electric cars are becoming more mainstream, with countries like the United Kingdom ending sales of traditional fuel cars by 2030. Anything that runs on batteries and powered by an electric motor is more efficient, less noisy, emits no exhaust, and requires less maintenance. This is a seemingly no-brainer alternative. Cities become cleaner, people save money on fuel. However, not everyone is convinced of this full transition to alternative energy, especially classic car enthusiasts. The question then becomes how do you satisfy people who grew up with classic cars like Cadillacs, Mustangs, Beetles, or Fiat 500s? The answer is retrofitting. Retrofitting consists in