Columbia's Ace travels 115 miles on a single charge.

["Lawrence Rhodes" <bassoon@jps.net>]

COLUMBIAŽ ParCar Wins Electric Golf Car Endurance Challenge

Underdog company upsets industry leader

REEDSBURG, Wisc. --April 27, 2001--Columbia ParCar Corp., a member of the
Nordic Group of Companies, won "The Duel in the Sun", an electric golf car
endurance challenge held in the Saddlebrooke community near Tucson, Arizona
on April 18, 2001. Columbia ParCar's production model 48 volt P4E Eagle was
pitted against a standard production model 48-volt DSE48 golf car, from Club
Car. Columbia's golf car traveled 97 miles on a single charge, 35 miles or
56% farther than Club Car's model.

Columbia ParCar also put it's new, ACE-powered 48 volt electric golf car
through the same endurance test with phenomenal results. Columbia's
ACE-powered model traveled 115 miles on a single charge, following the same
rules as the Club Car and Columbia's Standard P4E Eagle. "To our knowledge,
this is the first time a production, fleet model golf car has broken the 100
mile barrier," said Todd Sauey, President of Columbia ParCar Corp.

Columbia is one of only four fleet golf car manufacturers in the world and
competes against formidable organizations including companies owned and
operated by Ingersoll Rand, Textron and Yamaha. As the underdog, Columbia
has long reported that its standard 48-volt, electric powered golf car can
achieve 53% greater range than it's competitors because its exclusive design
allows the use of eight six-volt batteries rather than the typical use of
six eight-volt batteries. Its competitors have refuted Columbia's claim
frequently.

Columbia recently acknowledged a challenge asserted in an advertisement by
an authorized Club Car dealer placed in the March, 2001 issue of the
Saddlebrooke Progress, a monthly newsletter. John White, owner of Classi
Carts, Columbia's authorized dealer in the Tucson area, said of the ad, "I
believe that manufacturers must substantiate their claims, and do so
honorably and with integrity. Columbia ParCar has done just that in proving
that their product actually exceeds their claims."

During the endurance challenge, all golf cars were put to the same test, at
the same time. Each vehicle was inspected by independent sources to assure
compliance with original manufacturing specifications. Michael Olson, a
Trojan Battery representative, verified tire pressure, battery age, voltage
and specific gravity in each vehicle prior to the test. After the test was
completed, Michael stated that, "the challenge was completely objective and
non-discriminating," and that "a new standard for range has been established
for the industry." All test golf cars were loaded with equal operator weight
and driven over a pre-determined course by community residents, following
identical operational guidelines. At 62 miles, the Club Car stopped
operating. The Columbia ParCar P4E Eagle continued operating until it came
to rest at mile 97. The Columbia ParCar ACE powered golf car operated for
115 miles.

"This test proves, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Columbia's standard 48
volt electric golf car will operate more rounds than Club Car's equivalent
model," said Sauey. "Further, it demonstrates to golf course owners,
managers and others that Columbia ParCar's 48 volt P4E Eagle golf car will
be less expensive to operate by reducing battery charging and replacement
costs," he added.

Industry media representatives, electric vehicle dealers and the public
attended the all-day event, which was also carried on the Tucson ABC
television affiliate's 5:00 p.m. news broadcast. Club Car officials were not
present at the test. In a written statement to Columbia, a Club Car
representative indicated that ample notice was not provided for them to
attend. Columbia is currently submitting its world record electric-powered
golf car run at 115 miles to the Guinness World Book of Records for their
consideration.

About Columbia ParCar

For additional information or the location of your nearest Columbia dealer,
contact Columbia ParCar on the web at http://www.parcar.com/ or 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 extend throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe and include the
Flambeau Corporation and Seats Incorporated, leaders in their respective
industries.

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Media Note:
For additional background information select the following links:
ˇ Advertisement from Club Car Dealer
ˇ We Accept Challenge Advertisement from Columbia
ˇ Columbia P4E Eagle Golf Car Specifications and Information
ˇ Columbia's ACE Power System Information


I want the ACE motor and Controller.  They also have a NEV with close to the
same weight and battery configuration but follows the NEV rules.  Lawrence
Rhodes.....