Golf.
The morning frontier of fresh cut grass and sand traps. The perfect excuse to get outside, stretch those legs, and relax. Or for some of us, it’s just a way to replace work related stress with the frustration of getting that stubborn little ball down the fairway, onto the green, and into that “bleeping” hole.
Although vehicles now commonly referred to as golf carts have been around since the 1930s, their use on golf courses really began in the 1950s. To a certain extent, golf carts revolutionized the game of golf. Golf carts made the game accessible to more people who otherwise would not have played because they were unable to walk the course and lug around a bag of clubs. Golf carts also allowed for the game to move faster. Golfers were able to finish the course in less time and courses could have more available tee times.
Interestingly, and perhaps somewhat counterintuitive, the earliest golf carts were electric. It was the gas rationing during World War II that helped spur experimentation with electric vehicles. Some early makers of electric golf carts were trying to reduce gasoline use. Small electric vehicles proved perfect for use on golf courses and the golf cart was born.
Fast forward from the 1950s to now, there is no doubt that climate change is leaving a mark on the early part of the twenty first century. The global quest to control and reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions has led to a movement toward reducing the use of gasoline. Once again, people are experimenting and creating new electric vehicles. This time around, we are looking for full sized vehicles offering similar features as the now standard gasoline powered automobile.
Although Tesla may presently be the most popular electric vehicle in the United States, other car manufacturers, including Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge,
By Kris Kasten, Bartzen Rosenlund Kasten LLC and ILAC Co-Chair
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