I used to own 8 mobility scooters myself, being somewhat of a user owner turned enthusiast. I used to collect models from all makes and years..
becoming rather intimate with their workings as simple as they are.. a golf cart is just the same thing usually with bigger batteries and higher
voltages which are more efficent..
I'd usually be the first to discount such a thing because of the drag involved, but that said it would depend on rider weight, tyre pressure and
terrain, as others have said it doesnt take that much energy to keep a kart moving once its accelerated.. infact most karts and scooters alike
actually generate their own power to some degree when coasting down hill.. as they control speed and or keep to the governed speed dictated by the
controler.. they switch into regenerative braking mode, which turns the motor into a generator.. the charge gained from this some would say is
minimal..
but thats where I disagree with what most people seem to think.. as a scooter without regenerative braking abilities, that doesnt wind down and or use
the motor to generate down hills which is common on older models and some cheaper scooters actually gets much much less range with the same battery
sets as a similar model that does
it could be a factor of simply being a highly efficient motor (as common on later models) decent batteries that are willingly accepting the charge
eg.. such as modern AGM/deep cycle/cold crank hybrids.. eg they cost less than so called traction batteries (common use for marine, trucks) and the
minimal drag that the turbine generates basically having this machine in what one would think is similar to being in continous regenerative braking
mode.
im not saying its 100% proof.. but its viable.. it would however decrease terribly in chances if the load does increase putting strain on the
batteries, pulling more amps.. and or the tyres arnt maintained.. something enough to push it further south into using more than it makes..
essencially if what you say is true.. its likely youve found a tiny sweet spot between usage and generation that in this point in time is winning the
hair thin band between the 2 extremes...
nothing revolutionary.. but if it works thats great
on the mobility scooter im using at the moment.. it has a tiny battery compartment, its built around 1991.. infact an old suzuki model with a 400w
motor.. im making good use of modern battery technology.. lithium ferrite.. as such I enjoy extended range.. and 2 hour quick charges..
I wish you the best with your discovery
