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Electric Car Myths and Realities

Think electric cars are little more than glorified golf carts that offer little in terms of performance or occupant protection? The Copper Development Association in New York, of all sources, debunks those and other myths for the benefit of those who may be considering an EV in the coming months and years. (FYI: Copper is a key resource for both the electric car and the infrastructure that makes them run.)  Some of their “realities” could be argued, but overall they’re on the mark:

1. EVs are too small to be safe.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Chevy Volt a five-star safety rating under its new, more rigorous testing system, while the European New Car Assessment Program awarded the Nissan Leaf a five-star overall crash rating, its highest safety score. What’s more, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently awarded both the Leaf and Volt its highest safety ratings. While the IIHS classifies the Leaf and Volt as small cars due to their dimensions, their battery weight places them in the midsize and larger-car range; all else equal a heavier car will fare better in a cash than a lighter one.

2. EVs don’t have enough range. You can’t travel very far before running out of electricity.

Americans drive an average of 40 miles a day, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Most pure electric vehicles can travel twice that range. According to Nissan, the Leaf will travel 100 miles before it needs recharging. The Chevy Volt has a range of 35 miles on a battery charge and then the gasoline-powered generator kicks in for re-charging, which could extend the range to about 375 miles.

3. EVs will not limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Electric motors convert 75 percent of the chemical energy from the batteries to power the wheels – internal combustion engines (ICEs) only convert 20 percent of the energy stored in gasoline. EVs emit no tailpipe pollutants. Though some argue the power plants that produce the electricity emit pollutants, utilities are required by law to control them. In fact, there’s more control over these pollutants than in gasoline-powered cars that put out tail-pipe emissions. Electricity from nuclear-, hydro-, solar- or wind-powered plants causes no air pollutants.

4. EVs won’t reduce the U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

Today, over half of the oil we use is imported (57 percent), and our dependence will increase as we use up domestic resources. Most of the world’s oil reserves are concentrated in the Middle East, with about two-thirds controlled by OPEC members. Oil price shocks and price manipulation by OPEC have cost our economy dearly – about $1.9 trillion from 2004 to 2008 – and each major shock was followed by a recession. We may never eliminate our need to import oil, but we can reduce cartel market control and the economic impact of price shocks by reducing our demand.

Golfers Found Electric Golf Carts More Easy Sports, Living & Travel

Playing a game of golf will be incomplete without its proper equipment. There are many like ball teeing devices used to tee up the ball when standing. Magnetic ball markers can be used along with a putter to mark the ball on the green without of bending down. A mini caddie enables us to carry 2 balls, tees, pencil etc. in one attachable to belts or bags. Others like tee tools, remote controlled or manual electric golf trolleys etc can be very handy.

Each of this equipment is required for a golfer to make the game more comfortable, enjoyable and less stressful. A golfer’s shoulders, neck and lower back are important for playing and are used mostly for swinging the clubs. These parts of the body are vital in a game and it will be a difficult game if they are affected. Then, there will be more chance to lose the game.

Before the days of this much equipment, walking was the only option to roam around in a golf course. The heavy bag of equipment must be carried on the shoulders. Players with problems with their knee, back or shoulder cannot do this easily. Even a player not having any health issue will find it difficult to carry a heavy bag, put it down and again pick it up all over again until the game ends.

Golf carts are the most notable and useful golf equipment. Using electric golf carts, players can avoid carrying a heavy golf bags on their shoulders when moving around the course. This can bring down stress in the lower back and shoulders, especially while walking with a heavy bag. Even though it is good to walk between shots because of cardiovascular health benefits, It is not so good to pull heavy golf bag along.

Manually or remote controlled golf carts are available. Batteries, rain covers, travel bag, chargers and toolkits are also included along with them. There are also foldable golf carts that can be easily stored. A score card holder is a feature in some carts. A golf cart not only adds style, but also reduces difficulties with essential features. These carts can help golfers to improve their performance in the course. Golf carts have a great role to play in making golf a favorite one for many.

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