Augusta, Ga. – Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, now offers enhanced Speed Control functionality as a standard feature of its Pace Technology® platform. Available on most newer E-Z-GO ELiTE electric golf cars and Cushman ELiTE electric utility vehicles equipped with Pace Technology, this feature allows operators of golf courses, commercial and educational campuses, government installations, and other sites to control the speeds of their vehicles in geofenced areas, for enhanced safety in high-traffic zones or on difficult terrain.
“Enhanced Speed Control is included as a standard component of the Pace Technology package, underscoring our commitment to providing essential functionality to our customers,” said Peter Claus, Vice President, Pace Technology for Textron Specialized Vehicles. “Customers who choose Pace Technology are investing not only in today’s solution, but in a platform that will continually deliver new, innovative features that enhance both the experience for drivers and efficiency for fleet operators.”
In addition to Pace Technology, Textron Specialized Vehicles and its affiliates manufacture E-Z-GO golf cars, Cushman utility vehicles, and Jacobsen® and Ransomes® turf equipment.
The Pace Technology software platform uses advanced GPS-based technology and is accessible to operators through a multitude of devices, including desktop and laptop computers, tablets and smartphones. Operators can monitor vehicle usage on their property, tracking location and activity, and engaging in two-way communication with drivers if needed through audible alerts and in-vehicle screens. In addition to limiting vehicle speeds in geofenced areas using Speed Control, operators also can restrict vehicle usage in and around sensitive areas, such as water features and ornamental beds. Managers can easily add or alter new geofenced zones as needed, and provide different levels of privileges for specific users and vehicles.
Pace Technology offers a robust and growing set of features to improve operating efficiency and the customer experience across a variety of applications. For example, golf-course operators can use the system to monitor pace of play, protect turf, and provide an enhanced experience for golfers through features such as food-and-beverage ordering, live weather alerts and radar, and digital scorecard functionality. Commercial, educational and government facility managers can track the location of grounds and maintenance crews on their campuses, and limit vehicle speeds or restrict vehicle usage in pedestrian thoroughfares or other busy spaces.
For more information about Pace Technology, visit pace.txtsv.com.
About Pace Technology
Pace Technology products provide innovative solutions to enhance how golfers and golf-course operators experience their courses. Pace streamlines golf course operations and elevates the golfer’s experience through connected software and hardware solutions. Pace Technology products are offered by the Textron Specialized Vehicles business of Textron Inc.
About Textron
Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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