There were a couple new vehicle manufacturers at the PGA Show looking to increase their distribution network. One was Oreion Motors that produces a number of street-legal vehicles with a Hummer body styling that they have licensed. They had their Hummer HX and the convertible version, the Hummer HX-T on display at the show.  Both are electric vehicles with 72v systems and AC motors. Range is claimed to be 60 miles or more with the pack of 9 eight-volt batteries and on-board Delta Q charger. A lithium option is also available for a 100 mile range. The upscale vehicles feature such amenities as alloy wheels, heated seats, LCD digital dash display, LED lighting and sport seating.

Hummer HX-T from Oreion Motors

The company also offers their Reeper model, a gas-powered LSV that is designed for use either off-road on trails or on local streets or within gated-communities.  This vehicle is street-legal in all but California. The vehicle can also be configured to travel at higher than typical LSV speeds.  The Reeper is a 4×4 and each wheel has a fully mechanical locking differential and disc brakes. The company currently has approximately 40 dealers in the US. The vehicles components are manufactured in China and some assembly is performed in the US.

Another OEM at the show was Donggan Ruida EV Technology Co., a Chinese manufacturer of electric golf cars, utility vehicles and people movers looking for distribution in the US. Their hunting/general utility vehicle was on display at the show. This vehicle featured a 72v power system, AC motor and LED lighting. The company currently has no distributors in the US.

Hunting/Utility vehicle from Ruida Electric Vehicle Technology Co. New Vehicle

LED lighting on the hunting/utility vehicle from Ruida Electric Vehicle Technology Co.