I heard a story today that apparently Henry Ford’s wife used to drive an electric, but the electricity grid wasn’t developed back then to make it a viable technology. It is now!
I am exploring ways of reducing the use of our car out here at the ecovillage – to move both people and things around. I ride my bike whenever I can, but there’s times I need more space.
I came across this 6 seater golf cart which could be retrofitted with solar panels on it’s roof to generate all the power in needs for local trips…seriously considering pursuing this. If I need more charge than this, I can plug it into my existing solar system at home.
Any other ideas?
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| I’m looking at getting a plug-in solar electric golf buggy for family use, workshops, education and giving tours of the ecovillage. |
Oops, how many volts is it? What does the BC rules say about carts on the BC roads? (Not roadworthy)
At best putting solar panels on the cart would help, but not actually give much charge. I can probably get hold of some panels for nothing 9or very little) and we could find some other gear (controllers, charge controller, etc and give it a go/ Maybe with Hugh? Maybe a car conversion workshop!
Good point – I will look into that. I assumed it was OK since we already have 2 here. Thanks!
That sounds great! Can you lead a workshop like that?