914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
2/21/25 7:52 a.m.

This will tie up your weekends.  Electrified NYC horse carriage.

 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/21/25 9:15 a.m.

Is that an airbag wheel?

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
2/21/25 9:59 a.m.

Not exactly period correct is it?

Toyman!
Toyman! MegaDork
2/21/25 12:25 p.m.

The Charleston Carriage Company has built several electric carriages. Animal rights activists have been trying to shut them down for years. 

Horseless e-Carriage unveiled in Charleston, SC - CHStoday

The tourists hate them. 

Old South Carriage Company - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)

pinchvalve (Forum Supporter)
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
2/21/25 1:55 p.m.

If they give that thing more than 1 horsepower...

ClearWaterMS
ClearWaterMS HalfDork
2/24/25 4:11 p.m.
David S. Wallens said:

Is that an airbag wheel?

it looks like it came from a golf cart...

fore...

03Panther
03Panther PowerDork
2/24/25 11:04 p.m.
914Driver said:

Not exactly period correct is it?

Is it supposed to be? Or (wold not be a surprise) am I missing something? 

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
2/25/25 7:45 a.m.
ClearWaterMS said:
David S. Wallens said:

Is that an airbag wheel?

it looks like it came from a golf cart...

fore...

It's electric. It IS a golf cart! 😂

ClearWaterMS
ClearWaterMS HalfDork
2/25/25 8:21 a.m.
SV reX said:
ClearWaterMS said:
David S. Wallens said:

Is that an airbag wheel?

it looks like it came from a golf cart...

fore...

It's electric. It IS a golf cart! 😂

if you think about it, for an electric conversion of something like this, a golf cart drivetrain is probably a pretty good idea.  they run on readily available lead acid batteries, used golf carts are cheap, and the ones at airports can move 4-6 people plus luggage at parade speeds without too much trouble.  

 

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
2/25/25 9:11 a.m.

I mean, if it's worth doing, isn't it worth overdoing? wink

clownkiller
clownkiller Dork
2/25/25 2:44 p.m.

 

They put this one on its side in Atlanta three years ago. The electric carriage would be ideal if you were allergic to horses. 

ShawnG
ShawnG MegaDork
2/25/25 11:06 p.m.

Good grief, no.

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