DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane ICONIC ELECRIC GOLF CART WITH POWER Source: Alibaba A new, eye-catching electric golf cart, that could easily pass for a dune buggy with attitude or a mini-Jeep, is showing up on golf courses in China It's an EUV (electric utility vehicle) that demonstrates the technological power that can be packed into a golf cart The EUV, now being sold by the China-based online retail giant Alibaba, is very impressive: 5 Kw continuous-rated electric motor, which can match that of some small trucks and is strong enough to haul a boat Huge, 9.2 kw battery Battery is fireproof and lasts twice as long as comparable lithium-ion batteries (LifePO4) Price: $9,998 62 miles + range Top speed: 31 mph Seats 4 This quirky, powerful golf cart is unique, fun and available on Ali