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The surprising reasons that more golf carts are becoming car replacements

Electrek

In recent years, a surprising trend has begun gaining momentum across the US: Golf carts are being increasingly adopted as primary modes of transportation in communities, beach towns, and other areas. The traditional image of golf carts as mere mobility aides for silver-haired retirees to traverse the greens is shifting rapidly.

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Kandi’s new collapsible electric golf cart is the latest tiny EV coming for your neighborhood

Electrek

Golf carts aren’t just for golfers anymore. In fact, they’re getting much more use away from the golfing green as an alternative to cars in neighborhoods all over the US. Now Kandi America’s new collapsible mini golf cart is trying to reframe the concept of low-impact urban transportation.

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Box Truck on a Golf Cart Chassis

Baua Electric

There are precious few things that car drivers and cyclists can agree upon when it comes to cities, but one universal concept seems to be the hatred of massive box trucks clogging up streets and bike lanes. Could this miniature version of a box truck built on a golf cart frame be the answer?

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The surprising reasons that more golf carts are becoming car replacements

Electrek

In recent years, a surprising trend has begun gaining momentum across the US: Golf carts are being increasingly adopted as primary modes of transportation in communities, beach towns, and other areas. The traditional image of golf carts as mere mobility aides for silver-haired retirees to traverse the greens is shifting rapidly.

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Box Truck on a Golf Cart Chassis

Electrek

There are precious few things that car drivers and cyclists can agree upon when it comes to cities, but one universal concept seems to be the hatred of massive box trucks clogging up streets and bike lanes. Could this miniature version of a box truck built on a golf cart frame be the answer?

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The surprising rise of electric golf carts as ‘second cars’ in the US

Electrek

Believe it or not, electric golf carts are becoming a popular choice as “second cars” for many American families. more… The post The surprising rise of electric golf carts as ‘second cars’ in the US appeared first on Electrek. So what’s behind this surge in popularity?

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WiTricity Presents Wireless Charging for Electric Golf Carts and New Automaker at CES

Electric Cars Report

WiTricity is showcasing its solution for wireless charging on electric golf cars and neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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