As warmer months approach work has restarted on what I have come to call the "Canadian Arrow", the electric refit of my bike. It is an interesting project with a higher cost than standard electric two-wheel vehicles. Higher voltage, stronger parts, smaller footprint, and a much longer range of operation. Its easy to see why, but cost overages in 2009 slowed construction.

I actually derived the "Canadian Arrow" name from that, referencing the Canadian Military Jet project that was far ahead of its time. As advanced as the technology can be if the financial viability fails everything stops. So just as the Arrow of years past had been disassembled so was the bike refit. Unlike the jet - we're getting a reboot. Since I cannot pledge any money of my own into the project until my student debt is repaid there will be sponsors.

Actually, if enough support comes in for my student debt it would free me. The closest thing to a job I've been involved with as of late is a collaboration with a local renewable energy vendor/installer. I'll have more information about how that effects the project when the snow clears.