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c k y W o rL D Wa oF s f G L C R The a Halogen golf car lighting is a thing of the past. Every new golf car model is being released with LED light packages. If you have an older model golf car, you may be wondering if you should replace your standard light kit with an LED light pack- age. Everything that we read indicates that we should purchase LED lights for our homes and offices, but do we under- stand why? Understand more about LED lights and why they are the best choice for our golf cars: LED Lighting Lasts Longer LED bulbs are constructed with different components from standard light bulbs. They don’t burn out and stop working like a standard bulb. LED bulbs and diodes allowing them to have an operational lifetime expectancy of up to 100,000 hours, which typically translates into 11 years of continuous operation. Replacing your current golf cart light kit with an LED kit means that you may never have to change the bulbs again. LED Light Kits Are Energy Efficiency The estimated energy efficiency of an LED bulb is 80%-90% greater than a standard light bulb. That translates into 80% of the 10 WWW.GOLFCAROPTIONS.COM Have You Upgraded Your Golf Car Lighting Yet? By Julie Wilson, Owner WHEELZ Custom Carts & Accessories electrical energy that is produced is converted into light, while the remaining percentage is lost in other forms of energy, such as heat. Because they operate more efficiently, they draw less power from your golf car battery pack, preserv- ing the life of your batteries and improving run times. LED Light Bulbs Are Environmentally Friendly LED light bulbs are free of toxic chemicals and are 100% recyclable, allowing you to reduce your carbon footprint. Standard light bulbs contain toxic materials such as mercury and are dangerous to our environment. LED Lights Are More Durable LED light bulbs are very durable and are resis- tant to shock, vibrations and impact, making them the perfect choice for golf cars. LED bulbs are built with sturdy components that are highly rugged.  LED Lights Are Resistant to Temperature Fluctuation Low temperatures may cause issues with opera- tion and present a challenge with standard light bulbs. LED bulbs are ideal for golf car operation in a wide range of temperatures, even in below freezing conditions