A bit more on the Japanese 2CV project:
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~mr5t-okb/2ev-e.html

And here's a guy in Norway with his home-made 2CV electro-conversion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF-kVKXApdI
And here's his lowdown on the car:
http://www.evalbum.com/2703

Off topic, but here's some phenomenal stuff that shows the sheer acceleration that electric engines can achieve:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp_jwE0KdOk
and if you'd like to see more (it really is impressive) search YouTube for "White Zombie electric drag car".

For stuff on developments among the big car and bike producers, check out
http://electric-vehicles-cars-bikes.blogspot.com/

More on electric 2cvs in this thread;

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1206

Electric Dyane in New Zealand;



http://www.evalbum.com/2808