[dsned]

My gas cart does not smell -- to me or my passengers. All you have to do is extend the tail pipe and baffle the engine to quiet it. Also all those batteries with all that nasty stuff inside them, where do you think they go when they die and the energy to make them and charge them. Where do you think it comes from??? Gas is much more economical and better for the environment than the batteries. You will be changing out those batteries every 2 yr. plus the constant maintenance. Also I worry it will catch on fire and burn down the house.

[kbace6]

As it seems to happen on TOTV from time to time, this thread, like many others has been hi-jacked. In this case, by the Pro-Anti gas/electric crowd. I do understand the passion and logic/reasoning for each. However, I pose a simple question.

How many miles range would it take for you to go with an electric cart over a gas cart?

Please see the poll above and vote if you have not done so already.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by dsned

My gas cart does not smell -- to me or my passengers. All you have to do is extend the tail pipe and baffle the engine to quiet it. Also all those batteries with all that nasty stuff inside them, where do you think they go when they die and the energy to make them and charge them. Where do you think it comes from??? Gas is much more economical and better for the environment than the batteries. You will be changing out those batteries every 2 yr. plus the constant maintenance.

I believe you are incorrect.

Well perhaps your sense of smell is diminished, it smells without a doubt.

Batteries are the most green metal in the world, it is like 98% re-recyclable.

As far as gas being more economical and better for the environment I'm sorry you are very wrong, in fact 180 degrees wrong.

Do you know what a carbon footprint is?

Can you support that opinion?

Batteries maintained last 3-4 years 5-6 years with solar - fact.

Your cart is whisper quite also?

I guess you're going to say solar is bad next.

Our solar carts will do over 70 miles without plugging in - fact no noise no pollution. GREEN

[kbace6]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

I believe you are incorrect.

Well perhaps your sense of smell is diminished, it smells without a doubt.

Batteries are the most green metal in the world, it is like 98% re-recyclable.

As far as gas being more economical and better for the environment I'm sorry you are very wrong, in fact 180 degrees wrong.

Do you know what a carbon footprint is?

Can you support that opinion?

Batteries maintained last 3-4 years 5-6 years with solar - fact.

Your cart is whisper quite also?

I guess you're going to say solar is bad next.

Our solar carts will do over 70 miles without plugging in - fact no noise no pollution. GREEN

Jimbo, any progress on the solar cart?

[jimbo2012]

It's running fine, haven't had enough time to really start marketing it, may need to find a partner.

[Rango]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Really? On a 3-1/2 gallon tank? You're getting over 1 mpg from your gas golf cart?
What kind of cart do you have. From everything I've heard most gas golf carts get about 30 mpg.

Yamaha gas carts have between 5 1/2 to 6 gal tank, depending on model. My new gas cart consistently gets 50 MPG.

[Belmont4-150]

Narrow tires may or may not get you better range but they are NOT allowed on the golf courses. Most standard 8" tires are inflated to 22 lbs cold. Higher pressure tires, usually 10" and larger are inflated to 35 lbs cold, definitely have less resistance, and ARE allowed on golf courses.

[Hacker1]

Originally Posted by dsned

My gas cart does not smell -- to me or my passengers. All you have to do is extend the tail pipe and baffle the engine to quiet it. Also all those batteries with all that nasty stuff inside them, where do you think they go when they die and the energy to make them and charge them. Where do you think it comes from??? Gas is much more economical and better for the environment than the batteries. You will be changing out those batteries every 2 yr. plus the constant maintenance. Also I worry it will catch on fire and burn down the house.

Yours may not smell to you or your passengers, but it does to those beind you, and your smell does linger in the tunnels. I know of NO ONE who has had to replace batteries after 2 years. My batteries are 4 years old and still going strong. I can drive pretty much all day, and charge overnight. If betteries are properly maintained they pose no greater fire danger than a gas cart.
I will add here that I do not have a solar charger, but I do have a Battery Minder, which I believe is helping extend the life of my batteries.

[Hacker1]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

How much did your home electric bill increase after getting an electric golf cart?

It wouldn't be a deal breaker for us to switch, but I'd like to know. Thanks.

Our electric bill increase was not noticeable. I'm sure there must have been a small increase, but, as I said, it was not significant. My roughest estimates, based on amperage of charger and time it takes to charge, are an energy cost of about 3 or 4 cents per mile. Cost per mile for gas at 50 mpg & $3.50 per gal would come to about 7 cents.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Hacker1

Yours may not smell to you or your passengers, but it does to those beind you, and your smell does linger in the tunnels. s.

I play golf once a week with friend that has a gas cart, It smells hands down, the noise factor is another issue talking and just enjoying the scenery.

Shall we discuss the difference in the carbon foot print a gas cart leaves in its wake

[philnpat]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

I play golf once a week with friend that has a gas cart, It smells hands down, the noise factor is another issue talking and just enjoying the scenery.

Shall we discuss the difference in the carbon foot print a gas cart leaves in its wake

If I felt that strongly about the use of gas carts I'd refuse to ride in one.

[steveblood19]

Id like to try out a solar powered cart that gets 70 miles on a charge. Is that something I could do every day? How long would it have to sit outside? Im ready for an electric if this is true.

[jimbo2012]

It's always out in the sun

[Fourpar]

Originally Posted by steveblood19;846***

Id like to try out a solar powered cart that gets 70 miles on a charge. Is that something I could do every day? How long would it have to sit outside? Im ready for an electric if this is true.

..Are you really wanting to spend 3.5 hrs driving a cart in one day? Really?