Passenger Vehicle provides comfortable transportation.
Press Release Summary:
Summit low-speed, multi-use vehicle utilizes ACEplus electric drive system and features automotive-style dashboard and individual seating with choice of style and fabric. It is offered in 2- and 4-passenger models as NHTSA compliant, street legal Neighborhood Electric Vehicle; run-a-bout for gated or private communities; and turf-friendly golf car. Options include rain enclosures, front and rear hydraulic brakes, and folding windshields.
Original Press Release:
Columbia ParCar Corp. Creates New Passenger Vehicle - Columbia® Summit(TM)
The Ultimate Driving Experience
Reedsburg, WI - November 17, 2003: Drawing on more than 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of electric vehicles, Columbia is excited to unveil its latest low-speed multi-use vehicle; the Columbia Summit. The Summit is a blend of high end, automotive-like luxuries, a smooth comfortable ride and unique styling powered by Columbia's reliable, energy efficient ACEplus electric drive system. Columbia's advanced electric power system has been tested as a part of the US Department of Energy's NEV America program during which it delivered the longest range per charge and greater hill climbing ability than all other makes and models tested.
The Summit's sleek design and automotive dashboard provides excellent visibility and easy access to vehicle controls. Individual seating with choice of style and fabric hugs the driver and each passenger providing the essence of true road handling experience. "No other low speed vehicle on the market today offers the styling, performance and operator comfort of the Columbia Summit" said George Bushek, President of Columbia ParCar Corp. "It's the ultimate driving experience" he said.
"Columbia's distinctively crafted Summit is the most innovative low speed passenger vehicle available" said Scott Breckley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Columbia. The Summit two and four passenger models are both offered as a NHTSA compliant, street legal Neighborhood Electric Vehicle, a stylish run-a-bout for gated or private communities and a turf-friendly golf car. "The Summit can even be equipped as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle capable of satisfying the most demanding golfer and the most demanding golf course as well" Breckley added.
Columbia has created individual packages that combine essential and popular options, accessories and features to help buyers more easily appoint their vehicle based on their intended use and individual taste. Additionally, Columbia provides many options separately for customers who are looking for the most unique vehicle. These include plush, fully adjustable bucket seats with various fabric and color choices, numerous automotive paint finishes, rain enclosures in several colors, a lockable trunk, front and rear hydraulic brakes, folding windshields, comfort grip steering wheel, tire, and wheel/wheel cover options.
2004 model year Summits are now en route to Columbia's international network of independent dealers. For additional information or the location of your nearest Columbia dealer, contact Columbia ParCar Corp. at (800) 222-4653. Columbia ParCar Corp. is a Wisconsin based manufacturer of gasoline and electric powered golf cars, utility, industrial, commercial and passenger vehicles that are distributed through an international network of independent dealers. Columbia ParCar Corp. is a member of the Nordic Group of Companies, a family-owned management and manufacturing business headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Manufacturing operations of the Nordic Group extends throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe and includes Flambeau Corporation, Flambeau Products Corporation and Seats, Inc.
o Low-Speed Vehicle / NEV packages meet NHTSA CFR Title 49 - 571.500, Low Speed Vehicle regulations
