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Old 11-05-2017, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr View Post
The fewer the batteries, the longer the range. I know it sounds funny, but eight 6 volt batteries will go a lot further on a charge than four 12 volt batteries.

Take a look at a new cart called the Smart Cart. It has lithium-ion batteries which are maintenance free, can go 100 miles on a charge and can last up to 15 years.
Would lithium batteries for golf carts have the same fire-hazard problems as they did on the hoverboards, though?
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