Yamaha’s alternating current electric golf car delivers highest horsepower and longest range in the industry (Booth #2243)
Newnan, Ga. – (January 14, 2015) Yamaha Golf-Car Company will unveil its latest technological advancement, the Drive AC (alternating current) golf car, at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, January 20-23.
The car will first be showcased with test drives at Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Center, then on the show floor (Booth #2243) at the Orange County Convention Center.
The Yamaha Drive AC is the most powerful, cost efficient and reliable golf car on the market, offering many benefits, including:
The AC Advantage
Alternating current is the most efficient way to transmit electricity, delivering more voltage, while drawing fewer amps. By saving on amp-hours during a golf round, the Drive AC batteries last longer and require less electricity to recharge. Extended battery life leads to the option to extend lease terms, which reduces the cost of fleet ownership.
More Horsepower/Torque
The Drive AC is driven by a 6.7 horsepower engine, providing 50% more power and torque than its closest competitor. Torque is the ability of a rotating shaft or gear to overcome resistance. So, increased torque enables the Drive AC to better climb hills and travel faster and farther.
Motor Simplicity
The AC motor has fewer moving parts than a DC motor, meaning there is less to break down. Without brushes and some other parts found on DC motors, the Drive AC is inherently more reliable.
“The Drive AC represents the pinnacle of innovation from our Yamaha engineers and manufacturing team.” according to Yamaha President Tom McDonald. “Its cost- effectiveness and dependability could potentially save a fleet operator thousands of dollars in operating costs.”
In addition to The Drive AC, Yamaha Golf-Car Company will be exhibiting its complete product line at the PGA Show, including the innovative Drive EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) gas powered car launched at last year’s PGA Merchandise Show.
As an industry first, Electronic Fuel Injection is a standard feature for Yamaha gas golf cars, and offers many benefits over traditional carbureted fuel delivery systems, including:
• The greenest gasoline-powered golf car available, and with the industry’s smallest
carbon footprint.
• Smoother, more responsive acceleration.
• No choke required.
• Unprecedented gas mileage
Both the Drive AC and the Drive EFI offer larger contoured seats, a broader window of entry and egress, maintenance-free rack and pinion steering, 360° wrap around bumper system, a bigger sweater basket and the largest bag wells in the market.
About Yamaha Golf-Car Company:
Yamaha Golf-Car Company, headquartered in Newnan, Georgia since 1988, manufactures the most highly engineered, highest quality golf cars and utility vehicles in the industry. Yamaha also offers a complete line of transportation and specialty vehicles. For more information about this topic or to schedule an interview, please call 770-254-4154 or visit us on the web at www.yamahagolfcar.com.
Contact:
Kevin Norcross
Director Sales & Marketing
Yamaha Golf-Car Company
770-254-4095
knorcross@ymmc.yamaha-motor.com
Warren Grant
Windfall Communications
404-266-2351
Windfall72@aol.com
