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On National Golf Cart Day (seriously), here’s 10 ways they beat cars

Baua Electric

In fact, these days, they’re more commonly found zipping through neighborhood streets or joy-riding around beach communities. And with many golf carts available for a small fraction of the cost of a new electric car, this is one of the most cost-effective ways to get into a four-wheeled electric vehicle.

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Why this electric ‘car’ the size of two motorcycles should be on your list

Baua Electric

The best-selling vehicles in the US are all of the biggest, heaviest, and most oversized models available. I’m talking about Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs) , the official term for what many people call Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs). In Manhattan, for example, the average speed of traffic is just 7 mph (11 km/h).

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Scooter Helmets: Everything you need to know

Green Authority

Depending on your country, there will be different legal requirements for whether or not you need to wear a helmet and, if so, what kind of standards your helmet has to meet. If the top speed is over 30 mph (48 km/h) or higher, then a full-face helmet is your only choice. Read more: The best smart helmets to keep your head safe.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

Green Car Congress

The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this. 37 mph) and is able to respond to both moving and stationary vehicles ahead, as well as to pedestrians. Range extender. Remote app.

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