A Lamborghini built golf cart

A golf cart (officially referred to as a golf car according to ANSI standard z130.1, since "carts" are not self-propelled. ^[1]) is a small vehicle designed originally to carry two golfers and their golf clubs around a golf course with less effort than the traditional method of walking. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Trikke is a Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) Automobiles are among the most commonly used engine powered vehicles. ... This article is about the sport. ... Some golf clubs Golf clubs are used in the sport of golf to hit a golf ball. ... This article is about the sport of golf. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Golf cars come in a wide range of formats and are more generally used to convey small numbers of passengers short distances at speeds less than 15 mph per ANSI Standard z130.1 as originally manufactured. They are generally 4' x 8' x 6' high and weigh 900-1,000 pounds. The American National Standards Institute or ANSI (pronounced an-see) is a nonprofit organization that oversees the development of standards for products, services, processes and systems in the United States. ...

Some golf cars are powered with small gas engines and others are electrically powered. These electric golf cars were the first mass-produced electric vehicles for private consumer use. This variety is now used in many communities where their lack of pollutants, lack of noise, and safety for pedestrians and other cars (due to slow speeds) are beneficial. When purpose-built for general transportation these are called Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs), but with various operating limitations such as top speed and heavy regulation on which type of streets these types of cars are permitted to be used. These may resemble the golf cars shown above, although some are now being made with all–weather car–like bodies. For other kinds of motors, see motor. ... For battery powered passenger automobiles, see battery electric vehicle. ... Pollutants are substances which directly or indirectly damage us or the environment. ... This article is about noise as in sound. ... A Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) is an American term for a speed limited battery electric vehicle (usually 25 miles per hour in the U.S.A.) restricted by law to operation on roads with speed limits not exceeding 35 MPH. Often such vehicles are not built from scratch but instead...

Modern golf cars may have car-like styling (despite being no bigger than a traditional golf car), and accessories such as audio entertainment systems, custom wheels with spinners, and custom body panels in a wide assortment of colors.

There is a large market for aftermarket golf cars parts from many companies. There are 3 main manufacturers of golf cars: Club Car, E-Z-GO, and Yamaha. Each have their own lines of aftermarket parts to enhance off road capabilities, such as lift kits, larger tires with aggressive tread patterns. From third parties, there are also kits available that facilitate the installation of a larger engine, such as a Honda 24 HP V-Twin engine or a Briggs & Stratton engine ranging in sizes from 16-31HP. Golf cars are capable of much higher speeds with modifications. For liability reasons, this is not sanctioned by the original manufacturers. There are also parts made to help in towing, such as hitch mounts, cargo boxes, radios, high-performance mufflers and air filters, high speed or torque gear sets, and custom paint/decal sets. There is even a "Hummer" golf car available from many dealers for around $25,000.00 US dollars.

Golf Cart communities

Peachtree City, Georgia has numerous miles of golf cart paths that link the city together. Golf cart travel is used by a great majority of the community, especially among high school students. McIntosh High School even has a student golf cart parking lot on campus. Peachtree City is a planned city located in Fayette County, Georgia. ... McIntosh High School is a public secondary school located in Peachtree City, Georgia. ...

On Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australiaand also the Tropical Islands of Belize, where mainland vehicles are prohibited, golf carts are the main form of transport.. Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsunday Islands, a collection of wet drowned mountains situated close to the east coast of Queensland, Australia. ... Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd... For other uses, see Australia (disambiguation). ...

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External links

Buggies Gone Wild – a forum site where members discuss and display extreme customized carts.