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Yamaha started life in musical instruments after Torakusu Yamaha built a reed organ in 1887. Yamaha Motor was spun off in 1955 and later entered the golf-car business.
Yamaha's famous logo is made from three interlocking tuning forks, a direct link to its musical-instrument heritage.
What should you use to top up a flooded golf-cart battery?
Flooded lead-acid batteries lose water during charging, so they need occasional topping up. Battery manufacturers recommend distilled or de-ionised water because minerals in ordinary water can damage the battery over time.
You should never routinely add more sulfuric acid when topping up a flooded battery. It is the water component that is lost during normal use.
Which famous motorcycle company once made golf carts?
Harley-Davidson entered the golf-cart business in 1963. Its early carts were distinctive three-wheel machines, and the company later produced four-wheel versions too.
Elvis Presley owned Harley-Davidson golf carts and used them around his Graceland estate rather than simply for playing golf.
Which US city has over 100 miles of paths used by golf carts?
Peachtree City in Georgia is famous for its extraordinary golf-cart culture. The city has more than 100 miles of shared-use paths connecting residential areas, schools, shops and recreational facilities.
In Peachtree City, golf carts are everyday transport for many families, not just vehicles used for getting around a golf course.
Which golf-cart brand is owned by the company behind Cessna and Bell?
E-Z-GO became part of Textron in 1960. Textron's collection of businesses also includes aviation names such as Cessna and Bell.
E-Z-GO and the long-established Cushman vehicle brand both sit within Textron Specialized Vehicles.
Which golfer won a Supreme Court case over using a golf cart?
Casey Martin had a circulatory disorder that made walking extremely painful. In PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin, the US Supreme Court ruled in 2001 that allowing him to use a golf cart was a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Supreme Court's decision in Casey Martin's favour was a 7-2 ruling.
Club Car was founded in which city before moving to Augusta?
Club Car is now strongly associated with Augusta, Georgia, but the company was actually founded in Houston, Texas, in 1958. It moved to Augusta in 1962.
The business that became Club Car was originally founded under the name Landreth Machine.
Which E-Z-GO model introduced AC Drive technology in 2008?
E-Z-GO introduced its AC Drive technology with the RXV in 2008. The system was designed to improve efficiency, power and range compared with traditional DC drivetrains.
The electric RXV also became known for IntelliBrake, which combines regenerative braking with an automatic parking-brake system.
Which manufacturer introduced the first independent rear suspension on a golf car?
Yamaha's Drive² QuieTech EFI introduced what Yamaha describes as the first independent rear suspension on a golf car.
Independent rear suspension allows the two rear wheels to react more independently to uneven ground than a traditional rigid rear axle.
How many former E-Z-GO executives bought Club Car in 1979?
Club Car calls them “The Original 8.” In 1979, a group of eight former E-Z-GO executives acquired Club Car and helped reshape the company into one of E-Z-GO's major competitors.
The group included Billy Dolan, one of the original co-founders of E-Z-GO.
What does the “DS” in Club Car DS refer to?
It sounds like a technical abbreviation, but DS comes from Dom Saporito, the designer who helped create the iconic Club Car model.
The Club Car DS was introduced for the 1981 model year and went on to become one of the company's most recognisable and long-running designs.
The first E-Z-GO carts used surplus motors made for which B-17 part?
The early E-Z-GO Model 100 used surplus 24-volt electric motors originally intended to operate the wing flaps of B-17 Flying Fortress bombers.
One of the world's best-known golf-cart manufacturers therefore began with repurposed military-surplus aircraft equipment in a small Georgia machine shop.