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David Benardo is the CEO, Director of R&D, and RetroFuturist of Zelectric Motors based in San Diego, California. There, they take classic VW’s and insert electric motors, wrapping the future in the past. The timeless character of a vintage VW Bug or Van can now be enjoyed in a new way, using today’s future-forward technology. You can bring David and his talented team your own Bug, van, Porsche, or Ghia, and they will “zelectrify” your air-cooled classic into a modern form of transportation. Or, Zelectric will find a car to restore and convert for you, all by hand and to your specifications. David spent 30 years as a creative director specializing in computer tech, and he graduated from Art School in San Francisco.
SHOW SPONSORS
Christopher Kimball Financial Services
SUCCESS QUOTE
“Do or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Getting married at a young age and becoming an instant father as his new bride already had a child.
AH-HA MOMENTS
After purchasing an old VW Microbus, David read a story about the Chameleon project whereby VW was making one into an electric powered vehicle.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
A 1973 VW Microbus
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
If you don’t change, you’re dead.
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES
FAVORITE BOOK
Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
If you don’t change you’re dead. – Wavy Gravy
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