GatorMoto Utility Vehicles of Jacksonville, Fla. offers a full range of stylish, functional and eco-friendly low speed electric vehicles designed to save drivers money.
The concept of electric automobiles is nothing new. In fact, the first known electric carriage hit the streets of Scotland in the 1830s. It wasn‘t until the 1920s' discovery of Texas crude oil, Henry Ford's mass production of gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines and the development of America's roadways requiring longer range vehicles that the electric fell out of fashion. Nearly a century later, however, growing apprehension over America's dependence on foreign oil, increasing fuel prices and concern for environmental impacts of fuel emissions all have the nation collectively searching for cleaner, more cost-effective alternatives.
Long-range, high-speed electric vehicles are in development, but industry experts don‘t anticipate widespread acceptance for many years. Meanwhile, however, low speed electric vehiclesare growing ever more popular in areas where speeds are restricted and where noise control and air quality are important to those nearby, including neighborhoods with children, retirement and golf course communities, resorts and resort communities, amusement parks, factory, warehousing and distribution facilities, airports, military bases, schools, colleges and universities, construction sites, film and television production sets and the like. Here are five great reasons why low speed electric vehicles are becoming all the rage:
1. People-friendly functionality: Low speed vehicles fill a void between the golf cart used to putter around the neighborhood and the full size car that you take to work. They boast higher functionality and more safety features than do golf carts, including seat belts, horns, brake and tail lamps and windshield wipers. Families living in resort or planned communities use them to visit friends or head to the community park or pool. Maintenance and landscaping personnel use them to haul equipment and supplies. An insulated delivery low speed electric vehicle is a top a choice for event caterers and resort room service personnel. Amusement parks, tourist attractions and airports use them to shuttle visitors to and from parking lots and tour sights. And low speed electric vehicles can be outfitted for security, police and emergency personnel.
2. Environmental sensitivity: Market saturation by high-speed, long-range electric vehicles is a long way off in part because of concerns that the surge in demand for electricity produced by coal plants. However, the growing number of low speed electric vehicles does put a dent in local fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. LEVs have zero tail pipe emissions.
3. Fuel cost savings: Low speed electric vehicles operate on batteries charged by plugging into a standard electrical outlet in the wall of your garage. Depending on the battery output, most LEVs can go 50 to 100 miles on a full charge, which costs pennies on the dollar compared to gas-powered automobile fuel costs.
4. Tax credits: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides tax incentives for individuals who invest in energy-efficient products. Low speed electric vehicles is on the list of approved tax credit products, netting you a 10% credit up to $2,500. And many states tack on additional tax benefits as well.
5. Because it's all you need: Low speed electric vehicles are not meant for long-range trips and, in fact, are allowed to operate only on streets and roadways where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less per regulations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, 80% of the average American's daily travel is short-range and often in low speed zones.
Located in Jacksonville, FL, GatorMoto Utility Vehicles offers a full range of low speed electric vehicles, plus neighborhood electric vehicles, street legal golf carts and utility vehicles. To learn more about the environmental and economical benefits of LEVs visit www.gatormotoutilityvehicles.com or call (904) 247-1818.