Crash Testing Makes Club Car Urban "Safest in Sector"
Designer explains Club Car Urban’s unique safety features
(Dublin, Ireland – 31 July 2024) — Club Car, the global leader in small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has raised the benchmark for utility vehicle safety with its Urban model.
The street-legal electric Urban achieved outstanding results in automotive-grade crash testing, offering superior passenger protection alongside exceptional functionality, comfort, and design. The vehicle is already trusted by leading organisations across Europe, including Tesla, Siemens, and Mercedes-Benz.
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"Other vehicles in this class are not put through crash testing," said Marco Natale, Vice President EMEA, Club Car. "We can guarantee that of all the utility vehicles like this, Urban is the safest.”
Safety-First Engineering
Anders Lynge, Club Car’s Director of Brand and Design Strategy and designer of the Urban, built safety into every aspect of its structure.
“In some competitor cars, the driver sits in front of the front axle, with their knees and feet close to the front end of the vehicle. That placement offers little protection in an accident,” said Lynge. “We wanted to make Urban safer – and the extra space in the nose allowed us to design the car so that in the event of a collision, the driver and passenger are in a much better position to avoid serious injury.”
Proven Performance in Crash Testing
The Club Car Urban was put through rigorous analysis at a state-of-the-art crash testing facility in the Netherlands and recorded by six ultra-slow-motion cameras during a head-on collision with a wall at 50km/h.
During the test, the driver and passenger cell remained completely intact, the steering column moved up and away from the driver, and the securely located battery did not move.
Lynge said: “There’s a reason other small vehicle manufacturers do not use the same level of testing. Safety is a key differentiator from our competitors. The Urban is a high-quality vehicle that is practical, functional and, most importantly, designed to keep people safe.”
Smart Design and Everyday Practicality
In addition to unrivalled safety, the Urban has been designed with user comfort and convenience at its core.
“Urban, from the get-go, has been a practical vehicle,” continued Lynge. “It still looks great, but first and foremost, it has to make the life of the user comfortable and more convenient... For example, we noticed that an A4 clipboard is commonly used on worksites, so we designed the dash with a tray to accommodate one. There are other smart features that show attention to detail, such as storage space for belongings and a jacket hook.”
About Club Car
Press release issued on behalf of Club Car by Landmark
With a history of superior design and performance that spans over six decades, Club Car is the leader in the clubhouse and the gold standard for small-wheel vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, Club Car is known for quality craftmanship which ensures long-term reliability and customer satisfaction. Though its legacy is rooted in golf fleet and golf operations, the Club Car product portfolio has grown to include vehicles for commercial, personal and street-legal low speed use. The Club Car Vehicle Group also includes the luxury electric vehicle brand, Garia, and lightweight electric utility vehicle brand, Melex.
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Sara Gwynn, Landmark
