Taxpayer money wasted. Couldn't they research anything more meaningful, like designing better seats?

If only it had a 3 phase AC induction motor and a hook up for a generator in the back, it could be a Volt that outdoes a Volt in price and range.

Unlike an internal combustion Honda, these conversions only consume batteries every now and then. Lithium once every 10 years with normal driving.

Lithium batteries? Clean, rust-free body for a CRX?
If those batteries are not on their last legs, it's worth at least $11,000 for the batteries. This would've been CP if lead acid batteries.

Jaguar Mk II, fast with class.