That sounds pretty "Green" to me. Let those electrons run free. Way to be good to the environment and keeping it quiet in your neighborhood also. I bet that you can smell the (CO2) emitting gas carts when you go through that tunnel - I am choking just THINKING about it. Also that (CO2) rises and reflects heat back to the earth. That is why the last 10 years have gotten warmer and the Hurricanes larger - and MORE are predicted for this year. But, I feel good that SOMEDAY more people will realize that E-vehicles are less costly to operate and there is the convenience of NEVER having to go-to a gasoline station for that smelly inflammable stuff. And as a bonus they are more reliable and less noisy - especially those disgusting, noisy, anti-social for your neighbors leaf blowers. Personally, I like to rake the leaves in my yard manually - it strengths your back muscles.

The way I understand it, MULCHING lawnmowers (riding or push) basically turn leaves into MULCH, which fertilizes the grass.

I understand that the technology to produce electricity from nuclear energy has improved greatly. The nuclear plants can be smaller and safer. We need to revisit that capability. We could have unlimited and safe electrical power. We could put the fossil fuel era behind us.

Gasoline 2- stroke weed-eaters and grass blowers are EXTREMELY noisy. They bother me when I am inside my house if they are as close as 4 houses away. And I will delay my working outside in my yard until the noise makers are gone. Noise is basically detrimental to a person's health. It is also bad for the operator of noisy equipment. And I wonder how many wear ear protection?

"Sold in the USA" is a lot different than "Sold in The Villages"...

Sounds like a great opportunity for sales if you live in a border State. We just dumped our electric mower for gas.

And more power. Love 2-storke engines.

Gotta love the two stroke outboards. Many fishing lakes up north have a 10 H.P. Limit, and they haven’t made 2 stroke outboards for many many years. My 2 stroke 9.9 HP 1986 Mercury outboard rocks. The weight to power ratio is the equivalent of almost double the HP of a four stroke and gets my boat up on plane no problem. There is now way my boat would get up on plane with a 10 HP 4 banger. That little smoking engine is worth its weight in gold.

Ear protection would help you from the noisy machines 4 houses away. By the way, electric grass blowers also make noise.

Perhaps we should ban all blowers and edge clippers and go back to hand clippers and rakes. No noise and no CO2.

For that matter electricity is created by 60% Fossil Fuels, 20 % Nuclear, and 20% renewable energy.

So that says that even those using current EVs, etc are participating in the global heating issue. Perhaps sell the EV and go Solar Power (SP). Not ready yet? Too expensive? Can't afford? Don't let that stop you. Remember, the oceans are rising?

Battery future
 

I'm not against any battery power, but question what will happen when these lithium batteries run their lifespan? Large Golf cart batteries and car lithium batteries are expensive to dispose of and replace. Will a Lithium battery powered golf cart essentially be completely disposable due to the cost of a replacement battery vs an entire new cart?

Developer missed a cash opportunity. Should have included lawn care in amenity fees . Had total control over lawn cutting. Better yet let's all plant dandelions and wildflowers. Or maybe a few veggies. Perfect lawns serve no purpose. Stop spraying poison and wasting water.Plant only what is native or grows in this region.Imagin the savings and natural beauty? Aww and the quiet.

What does it cost to dispose of a lithium battery from a golf cart? What does it cost to replace a lithium battery from a golf cart?

With the price of carts going up and the price of batteries going down, it is unlikely the the cart will essentially be completely disposable due to the cost of a replacement battery.

I believe the warranty on my battery is eight years. Given that the manufacturer does not want to cover warranty claims, I expect the battery to last at least ten years. Seeing the advance in technology over the past three years, I won't be replacing the battery in ten years, I'll be ready for an upgrade with an entirely new cart.

I’ll never to these id$&! In California, or in DC, or NY and other states.
EV’s won’t be ready for prime time for another 1 to 2 decades. Range is low (it’s only 80% of what an EV states is their range), still takes 10 times longer to charge up compared to filling up with gas, not enough chargers, and battery technology is still hazardous waste when time for replacement. I know companies in the west that had to buy 2 EV semis to replace 1 diesel semi because the EV wouldn’t last the full day, so they have an EV semi charging ready to tackle the last 1/2 the day deliveries.
Battery powered leaf blowers are not there yet. There is no battery powered backpack leaf blower that can compete with the gas backpack blowers.
As for gas golf carts, they are quiet, you can’t smell them, long range, and gas is available. My gas cart will outlast an EV golf cart’s battery and it will cost $3000-$4000 to replace the lithium battery in a golf cart plus it’s hazardous waste, dirtying up our water supply.

With the exception of leaf blowers, all these points have been discussed, disputed, or debunked in the numerous gas vs electric threads of the past.

Europe will disagree with you, as will most anyone in the industry.

20 minutes to 80%? Within 5 years, that will be down to less than 10 minutes.

Not that long ago, everyone's phone was made from Bakelite and they would last for 50 years. Where are they now?

What's the reason Villagers can't install fake lawns. The new types are nearly indistinguishable from a well-kept real lawn. I would probably switch out to fake if it was allowed. No irrigation, no chemicals, no weeds. Heaven!

They are and anyone that says they are noisy is just presenting their personal agenda.

I see you home from vacation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGa_4vp3rNE

Not good for landscaping business especially relative’s. Same with metal roofs. Sure some districts may allow the high price metal singles style but not type that’s on all developers buildings.

The blower portion of the gas or electric blower makes a lot of noise by itself. Yes, the gas engines are also noisy, some worse than others.
But, moving to electric will not get rid of ALL the obnoxious noise.

Another but, I'm all for banning gas-powered blowers.

And yet another irritation; watching the crews blowing grass and dirt down the drains, and into the middle of the streets.
I can understand the unregulated and uneducated crews running around our neighborhoods doing this; but TV contractors (or employees) do it also.
Not good.

Same with 1990's 2 stroke snowmobiles. There is a cult following for them as they are kicking but power and speed wise over 4 stroke (unless they are turboed or super charged). And a used sled is 2K vs a new 12K sled.

Same with prices on outboards.

Exhaust System Sound Enhancers
 

While we are on the topic of noise pollution....for the life of me I can not understand why the following car accessories are allowed to be installed. They only serve to significantly contribute to noise pollution that only hurts us and the wildlife. Whoever allowed the following; Exhaust Speakers, Exhaust Pipe Oversized Roar makers, Exhaust Enhancers, Exhaust Resonators, Exhaust Noisemakers, Exhaust Sound system boosters all of which are cited in Mechanic base.com and Kufatee products list should be banned. What is the purpose other than to serve an ego.

I am exhausted listening to them all - all night long. And I am sure the birds don't appreciate them either.

Respectfully
Anne

Used to own a Polaris Indy Sport 2 banger. Great sled, but sold it since we now spend the winter shoveling sunshine in the Villages.

Not sure about the intent of the post. I do not believe in global warming or that people can control it at all. If you want everything electric go for it. Please do not tell others what to do. Electricity is not Free and the cost and products use to generate electricity are not as friendly as producing gasoline! I do agree on the noise factor on gas blowers… they are very annoying. For commercial use I am not sure battery devices would work well.

Ok carry on…

I’m exhausted reading you’re exhaust rant…..:highfive:

I tend to question if range is IMPORTANT for most people. I would guess that 70% of cart owners don't go over 5 miles per day. Sure newbees want to see every part of TV Land and the golfers want to play every golf course, but when the newness wears off, I think that most Villagers put around 5 miles per day on their golf carts. Just my opinion.

Personally, I would NOT even own a leaf blower. The lots are so small that it is easy to rake when needed. But, the lawn mower (Electric) mulches up most leaves anyway. And the battery powered garden tools work fine and I always liked to shovel and rake even when I was a child. Yes, "no noise and no CO2". And yes the oceans are rising thanks to CO2 producing factories and internal combustion engines. And our friend the Hurricane is predicted to be STRONGER this year and every year in the near future. That is the price paid for NOT using electric tools and vehicles. Mother nature must be paid.

Battery research is NOT standing still. In another year a more perfect battery will likely be developed. We are at the end of the gas powered small vehicle and small outdoor tool era.

I imagine that some people will enjoy the bigger hurricanes each year. And others will enjoy the dead corral reefs in Florida and the world. Some will enjoy the future disappearance of the polar bear. Some will NEVER make (or care) about the connection between internal combustion gasoline engines and extinct animal species. Personally, I DO. I prefer to help nature whenever possible, so I avoid things like gas powered blowers. It is hard to appreciate nature or even your backyard when you are surrounded by the LOUD noise of riding mowers with their mufflers removed and gasoline golf carts with engines over-revving to exceed 20 MPH. Everyone is in such a hurry to go relax somewhere. Many mornings in TV land the noise reminds me of a steel mill where I once had the misfortune to work. So, yes, all these things relate to my decision to NOT buy a gasoline powered blower. Call me backward, but my leaf rake has NEVER cause pain in my eardrum and it has never SMELLED of unnecessary chemicals.

That's great, if you have grass that needs fertilizing. Up north it's a good thing. Down here, it'd suffocate the grass and kill it. Mulching zoysa, bermuda, or St. Augustine = bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRUg2NXmLd0

If you use your cart only for playing golf, keep it in a garage and out of the sun when it's not in use, charge it properly, around 10 years. If you use it as a daily form of transportation, somewhat less than 10 years. Currently it costs between $1000 and $3000 to replace one 48v battery.

I don't drive every day. When it's raining I take my gas-powered car. If I'm going far from the house, but still within The Villages, I decide how much time I want to dedicate to the trip. If I'm in the mood to enjoy the ride, I'll take the gas-powered golf cart. Brownwood Town Square is 11.4 miles from my house, so that'd be 22.8 miles round trip, in my gas-powered golf cart. I do that several times a year.

Sumter Landing is 4.5 miles from my house, so that's 9 miles round trip. I drive that with my golf cart usually once a week, sometimes more.

I sometimes go to Colony by golf cart, once in awhile to Odell Rec Center, once in awhile to Sawgrass - by golf cart.

I get a kick out of the drive, the fact that this is a golf cart community was one of the main reasons why I am here, rather than back north missing my husband (he's another reason but, that should be a given).

Yes, I really hate states that try to keep the pollution down. What a horrible place. Shame on you 4th economy in the world. Hahaha, You really care that much about your yard guy using gas or electric leaf blowers? Your hate for the planet is weird.

Brilliant!

I’m going back to a gas leaf blower and a trimmer from electric ones. Starting to get concerned with lithium battery fires.

Thanks! This just reminded me of the lithium battery I’ve had on the charger since yesterday.

You seem to be confusing hating the planet with not wanting to be shoehorned into using inferior technology that doesn’t meet my needs (I don’t use a yard guy, I do my own yard work). I would gladly use a good technology , that’s better for the planet I care a great deal about, if it’s both practical for my needs and cost effective.