Lithium-ion batteries and salt water don't mix, making electric vehicles of all kinds a potential tinder box during floods and hurricanes. It's not a far-fetched warning -- at least two elderly ...

“The majority of them are being caused by golf carts,” Chris Naff, Public Information Officer for St. Johns Fire and Rescue said. That is something all too common in St. Johns County.

A golf cart “sharrow” painted on a Florida road indicating that cars should share the road Safety might be a concern for some, given that golf carts do not offer the same protection as cars in ...

Lithium Rhino Battery Michael McDonald, Founder and CEO Lithium Rhino logo Introducing Lithium Rhino's Eco-Friendly Golf Cart Battery: Sustainable, Efficient, and Recyclable - A Leap in Green ...

We quickly upgraded to a pair of big 6-volt flooded lead acid batteries, each weighing over 80 pounds and meant to power a golf cart. It was not ideal, but it was affordable, available and workable.

Statewide, the Florida Fire Marshal’s Office reports nine lithium-ion golf cart fires so far this year, seven of which happened while charging. In 2024, there were 17 such fires, with nine ...

While golf carts are generally safe to operate, it’s important to understand local laws and regulations. Many communities have embraced light electric four-wheelers, and thus, have specific ...

A Dunedin home suffered roughly $30,000 worth of damage after a golf cart with lithium batteries caught fire. Dunedin Fire Rescue and Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported fire at ...

The Lithium Rhino Golf Cart Battery is a notable innovation, boasting a 99% recyclability rate. Differing from conventional lead-acid batteries, which pose environmental and health hazards ...