[BarryDC]

I've looked at carts in a lot of places and asked about lithium batteries. Nobody has seemed to know anything about them. Is there any place in TV that sells them?

Thanks.

[KBusch]

Originally Posted by BarryDC

I've looked at carts in a lot of places and asked about lithium batteries. Nobody has seemed to know anything about them. Is there any place in TV that sells them?

Thanks.

Any of the new technology batteries would not fit mosts pocket books. Last time I checked on a set of Lithium batteries for a golf cart the price was about 4000 dollars, how many sets do you want?

[Mikeod]

LithiumBoost shows Villages Golf Cart Man in LaPlaza Grande as a dealer.

[jimbo2012]

they r out there, but around $2,000-2500 a set, plus a bunch of wiring.

Not really ready for prime time.

Go with a solar system for a third of that cost.

[zcaveman]

And if you put them in a Boeing Dreamliner they catch fire.

So if you install them in your cart bring the wieners and marshmallows.



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[Frozen1]

As Jimbo said, just not ready for prime time yet. Lots of testing going on, but the cost is just too high to make it affordable. You know how your regular batteries might stop the car when low, then you just turn it off and on again and are able to creep home? Not with lithium. Once they get to the "low" state, they will not allow you to continue until they recharge with the battery management system. If batteries are left uncharged, or damaged, they aren't as forgiving as good old lead acid.

In the north I wouldn't touch solar, but in the Villages or elsewhere along that great sun line, it's a great investment.

[USCGretired]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

they r out there, but around $2,000-2500 a set, plus a bunch of wiring.

Not really ready for prime time.

Go with a solar system for a third of that cost.

Jimbo,

Do you have your solar charging up and running? How many amps does it supply?

Thanks,

Bill

[jimbo2012]

yes it's up & running but after a week or so of use I left for the summer.

During a week of hard use never needed to plug it in,always had a charge.
In a one day non stop I test ran 43 miles.

[KBusch]

Jimbo, I would like to know how many watts your solar panel puts out also, that will tell the real story if what your selling is real. So far you have bypassed this info many times, must be a reason.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by KBusch

Jimbo, I would like to know how many watts your solar panel puts out also, that will tell the real story if what your selling is real. So far you have bypassed this info many times, must be a reason.

Must be a reason that 35 of your 36 posts ALL relate to golf carts, further most replies exhibit a good knowledge of carts.

As I stated before I think U R a dealer or work for a dealer etc.

Do U live in TV?

I will not disclose this info it is propitiatory.

The fact that U insinuate that the solar system is not real speaks volumes.

I prefer not to reply to your posts further.

[jimbo2012]

How about wooden batteries?

That's right

The big idea behind is to report on interesting inventions and inventors. When I saw the headline on a press release recently, I figured it fit the bill, so went to investigate.

The battery is being developed at the at the University of Maryland in College Park.



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[kbace6]

Originally Posted by KBusch
Jimbo, I would like to know how many watts your solar panel puts out also, that will tell the real story if what your selling is real. So far you have bypassed this info many times, must be a reason.

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Must be a reason that 35 of your 36 posts ALL relate to golf carts, further most replies exhibit a good knowledge of carts.

As I stated before I think U R a dealer or work for a dealer etc.

It sure seems that way. There is a lot of hyperbole and misinformation in KBusch's posts.

[Frozen1]

Solar panels really aren't a big secret. A set of 4 Kyocera panels to recharge a 48volt vehicle would usually be regulated to put out about a max of 5 amps. While 5 may not seem like a lot, an on board charger is usually capped about 15-18 amps. This means you would not use solar for a total recharge is you drive a lot, but overall, solar will do a good maintenance job. You would still want to use the electrical charger every so oftern to maintain the batteries.

[jimbo2012]

That is totally false & incorrect.

A properly designed panel & controller will never need to be plugged in EVER.

That's a fact.

[TrudyM]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

That is totally false & incorrect.

A properly designed panel & controller will never need to be plugged in EVER.

That's a fact.

OK so amps of your successful cart? As I think it is a great idea.