EDITORS NOTE

It’s a new year and there is ample reason to be optimistic about the golf cart industry in 2023. Projections show industry sales of over $2.5 billion with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 7% in 2023. Electric carts are becoming a normal mode of transportation and OEMs are rapidly pacing consumer demand and streamlining product lines to accommodate the shift from recreation to functional travel. This month Golf Carting Magazine is proud to bring you our 32nd edition. Like the cart industry, our magazine has steadily grown, and we are proud of what we’ve accomplished. Our advertiser base has grown right along with us, and we are deeply grateful for all our advertiser partners. I’d like to briefly mention a few new advertisers that have joined the Golf Carting Magazine family. Many of our readers are likely familiar with the cart-part company-giant Nivel. We are proud to have Nivel as an advertiser and look forward to working with them for a long time to come. Also new to the magazine is Bolt Energy. The Largo, FL based company is a leading golf cart battery manufacturer providing lithium batteries and accessories to golf cart consumers across North America. We also want to welcome another golf cart battery company called ECO Battery headquartered in Hurricane, UT to our advertiser list. We want to wish all our readers and advertisers a very happy new year and a safe and prosperous 2023. Enjoy our January 2023 edition of Golf Carting Magazine.

Trevor Rose Senior Editor Trevor@golfcarting.com

GOLF CARTING // Issue 32 // January 2023

Publisher: GC Media Group, LLC Senior Editor: Trevor Rose - trevor@golfcarting.com Creative Director: Troy Merrifield - troy@golfcarting.com Graphic Designer: Tanner Merrifield Production Director: Christian Amico - chris@golfcarting.com Staff Writer: Kelly Madden Staff Writer: Josh Delsota Staff Writer / Social Media: Tony Benjamin

Golf Carting® is published monthly by GC Media Group, LLC. Reprinting in whole or by any means- electronic, graphic or mechanical, including photocopying or information storage and retrieval systems is forbidden without written permission from the publisher.

Editorial contributions are welcomed, but editors recommend that contributors contact us first. Contribution must be accompanied by return postage, and we assume no responsibility for damage or loss of material. Manuscripts must be typewritten, and all photos have to have captions. Photo model releases of all people in photos must accompany manuscript. GOLF CARTING reserves the right to use material, and we reserve the right to edit material to meet publication requirements. E-mail contributions or inquiries to: trevor@golfcarting.com

WARNING: Certain action photographs depicted in this magazine are potentially dangerous. The drivers and vehicle occupants seen in our photos are experienced professionals. Do not attempt to duplicate any stunts. Wear a helmet and safety restraints while operating a Golf Cart, and never drive beyond your capabilities. Do not drink and drive while operating a Golf Cart. We also encourage you to “Tread Lightly” while respecting the outdoors and other outdoor enthusiasts. Use your head and enjoy the ride! ©2022 GC Media Group, LLC

https://www.facebook.com/golfcarting

https://www.instagram.com/golfcartingmag/

Bohlinger, Inc. has been doing business since 1973 in Conshohocken, PA., specializing in DC electric product distribution. Suppling parts for forklifts, golf carts, personnel carriers and Electric vehicles.

They developed Bohlinger Electric Drive in the 80’s to run the hydraulics for the aerial units on DC electric battery power to save fuel at the job site by eliminating idle time.

Bohlinger is a Curtis distributor and carry high end controllers for golf cart up grades as well as heavy duty Albright contactors and gauges. They build custom wire harnesses and supply everything needed to make a complete drive system.

Bohlinger just launched their new website www. DCelectricPower.com. Over 100 products in stock including Curtis Controllers and Albright Contactors. Simple online ordering accepting major credit cards including PayPal. Competitive pricing on all OEM products.

Bohlinger has one of the only Dealer Support programs in the industry with technical staff on-call to help with installing and trouble-shooting on all products.

General Manager, Steve Speak says, “Bohlinger will continue to innovate, customize and create new products for the DC electric products industry.”

Red Hawk, a leader in aftermarket replacement parts that provides golf car parts and accessories to retail dealers across the United States and globally, today unveiled a selfcanceling turn signal with turn sensor technology under its RHOX brand. With automotive-style design, it’s the golf car market’s only wholesale turn signal that cancels itself after turn completion or a prolonged period without a turn.

Engineered for universal fit, the new RHOX self-canceling turn signal offers plug-and-play convenience with RHOX light kits and works with most other turn signal light kits without modification. The RHOX self-canceling turn signal is available from retail golf car dealers and distributors that carry Red Hawk and RHOX parts and accessories.

Unlike automobiles, conventional golf car turn signals must be manually clicked off. If accidentally left on, a turn signal can easily drain a golf car’s battery. The RHOX device has a sensor that immediately cancels the signal after turn completion. In addition, it enables a safer driving environment by canceling after an extended period on a straightaway, reducing pedestrians’ and other drivers’ confusion over a forgotten, flashing turn signal.

“This is just the latest in our commitment to provide innovative products and accessories to dealers and golf car owners,” said Duffey Pitzer, senior director, new product development, Red Hawk. “Previously, dealers might add a horn or beeper to remind the driver the turn signal was on. No one liked the noise, but it was better than a dead battery. With the RHOX self-canceling turn signal, that’s not an issue. And the boost to safety is clear, especially in golf, resort, seaside and active retirement communities with large numbers of golf cars.

“RHOX’s plug and play design gives dealers a quick upfit option to bring new functionality to customers’ existing vehicles and to their preowned inventory. It’s also an easy DIY install for consumers,” Pitzer said. “Simple and smart.”