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TEXJK 12-13-2023 05:14 AM

Tree huggers special

La lamy 12-13-2023 06:20 AM

Wow, that's very promising. I especially like the price!

Blackbird45 12-13-2023 07:03 AM

I love technology, but I do have one question. Most solar vehicles charge best when they are idle.
Most people in the Villages store their golf carts in their garage when not in use.
Isn't this a problem?

NoMo50 12-13-2023 07:12 AM

Anxiously awaiting the announcement of the Flintstones-style golf cart. 100% powered by human interaction, and totally green, baby!

MorTech 12-13-2023 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 2282047)
Anxiously awaiting the announcement of the Flintstones-style golf cart. 100% powered by human interaction, and totally green, baby!

A little bit green only when you exhale CO2 and water...A gas cart exhaling even more CO2 and water will make plants greener.

I can't believe it's that affordable.

sowtime444 12-13-2023 08:23 AM

From the press release email I got:

"4-person L7 will follow as well as a cargo version, a complete range of accessories like the Golf Bag rack and more special editions such as the Solar Buggy."

sowtime444 12-13-2023 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackbird45 (Post 2282041)
I love technology, but I do have one question. Most solar vehicles charge best when they are idle.
Most people in the Villages store their golf carts in their garage when not in use.
Isn't this a problem?

"Alternatively the batteries can be charged directly on a regular power plug or a charge point."

merrymini 12-13-2023 08:45 AM

Fat people (will the cops arrest me for saying this) need not apply. This is pretty small cart but fascinating technology.

Blackbird45 12-13-2023 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sowtime444 (Post 2282080)
"Alternatively the batteries can be charged directly on a regular power plug or a charge point."

That is a solution, but if you’re a Villager and will most likely rely on alternative energy. Why bother with solar, just get an electric golf cart.

TomSpasm 12-13-2023 09:58 AM

This won't work well in the summer here, we are constantly looking for shade!

Bellavita 12-13-2023 10:01 AM

they have had these in Cedar Kay for years.. Solar power golf carts

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Originally Posted by sowtime444 (Post 2281773)


Heytubes 12-13-2023 10:24 AM

Solar powered golf carts were being made in Atlanta a few years ago and even qualified for the solar tax credit of 30% at the time.

Topspinmo 12-13-2023 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest (Post 2282019)
I don't see any Golf bag racks. Looks like its made for Urban, street travel more than 'Golf Cart' vehicle.

$6250 in U.S. dollars, but probably $12,500 Villages price

6250 base price. Add ons can set it up for your needs. Course add ons up price like any other thing we buy.

Robbb 12-13-2023 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2281860)
Article stated a larger version is in the pipeline.

Not to be critical to anyone but the one thing that is consistent in any conversation regarding EV's of any sort is, they are always "in the pipeline"

Bill14564 12-13-2023 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbb (Post 2282217)
Not to be critical to anyone but the one thing that is consistent in any conversation regarding EV's of any sort is, they are always "in the pipeline"

My electric cart is in my garage. I have seen plenty of Teslas in garages too.

People want constant improvements and so there is a pipeline of EV improvements coming. I am not aware of a pipeline of ICE improvements, is that a feather in the cap of ICE or an acknowledgment that they have come as far as they can?


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