Trojan Extends Supply Contract with E-Z-Go

Trojan battery has extended their contract to be the exclusive supplier of deep cycle batteries to E-Z-Go for all their new electric fleet golf cars.  This includes vehicles such as the RXV and the new TXT 48 fleet golf car.  The batteries supplied will include a number of improvements referred to as T2 Technology.  Trojan’s HydroLink™ single-point watering system will also be offered as an option, either factory installed or as an aftermarket accessory.  Learn more:  Finance.yahoo.com

NEVs Helped By Stimulus Bill

The tax credit for NEVs made it into the final stimulus bill recently signed by Obama.  The tax credit is for 10% of the purchase price of the vehicle with a  maximum credit of $2,500.  Three wheel vehicles like those produced by ZAP will also be eligible.

The bill also includes $300 million for federal fleet purchases of hybrid and electric vehicles which could help NEV manufacturers. Vehicles must be replaced on a one-to-one basis, and to remove a functioning government vehicle, the hybrid or electric replacement must have an improved fuel economy at least 10-percent greater than the original. Learn more