TXT 48 Fleet - Freedom Confusion.

[sunking]

Though I had this figured out, but after looking at EZGO website what I thought is not accurate about Drive System.

I thought the difference between Fleet and Freedom drive system was Fleet was Series motors and Freedom uses Shunt motors (aka PDS). But after looking at EZGO website only difference I see now is Freedom has a few optional items like headlights and tail lights added, but both Fleet and Freedom both use Shunt Wound motors.

Did EZGO make that motor change when it went to TXT 48 volt? Missing something.

[nickdalzell1]

Names like Freedom and Shuttle and Valor are just trim levels, sometimes imply speeds. Freedom TXT is set at 18 to 19MPH out the gate.

Ezgo was using shunt motors since the DCS, PDS and TXT48

[cgtech]

There was also 36v series drive type TXTs that are "freedom", and do 18-19 mph. All the newer 48v TXT TCT models are sepex (shunt) motors.

[sunking]

Originally Posted by cgtech

All the newer 48v TXT TCT models are sepex (shunt) motors.

THX, what model year did EZGO stop offering series? I assume when they introduced 48 volts?

I know, or I think I know, 36 volt models had 3 drive systems of DCS, PDS, or Series. For whatever reason I thought Fleet carts were Series, and Freedom was PDS. Today it appears all new TXT models only come with PDS right?

[cgtech]

I'm not seeing anything thats referring to PDS on new TXTs. Instead of PDS, it appears that they are now called TCT (True Course Technology). I'm not totally sure, but I think 2010 was the last year for series carts for "regular golf cart" configuration TXTs.

[sunking]

Originally Posted by cgtech

I'm not seeing anything thats referring to PDS on new TXTs. Instead of PDS, it appears that they are now called TCT (True Course Technology).

Thanks. My bad using a Marketing term, Shunt Wound Motors with SEPEX controller. Way I see it, will not be long before cart manufactures stop using SEPEX setups, and only offer AC and BLDC motor models as prices continue to drop on AC and BLDC motor controllers. Kind of like HD and UHD televisions, once you tried one, there is no going back to inferior technology.

[nickdalzell1]

Never seen a TCT but we do see T48, as in the more recent body style TXT 48 cars. Just started showing up around these parts.

I have not seen any newer 36V anything from EZ lately. 2009 seems to be one of the last years for that. Did they go 48V all across the board now? EZGO is king of change lately.

[scottyb]

None of the big 3 makes a 36v cart today. 36 is an obsolete drive system. 75% of the performance complaints I get are 36v series carts. I think 09 or 10 was the last year of these. The TXT48 is the new PDS. It is improved with a bigger motor & more torque.
The one Freedom name tag that always threw me off was the Series cart. It got lights and a high rpm motor with the Freedom badge.