A military team is testing the limits of a solar and battery-powered, street-legal golf cart by taking it on a 4,000 mile trip across America. The 10-person team made up mostly of Coasties is hoping to raise $50,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. The idea for the trip came to Chief Electrician’s Mate Ray Rehberg while on the job at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown, Va. “It was born in the classroom,” said Rehberg, who is an instructor at the training center. They were wondering how far they could actually drive a golf cart on battery power alone. But they…
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This is totally regional but if you’re a cycle guy/gal and live anywhere near Hampton Roads, the BMW Motorcycle Club of Hampton Roads and the Military Aviation Museum are co-hosting a charity ride in Southeast Virginia Oct. 8 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. First and foremost, it’s a great cause, of course. Check it out at the link above. And despite the group’s name, all types of motorcycles are welcome, says club member and Navy civilian Kelley Stirling — even though she motors aboard a BMW R1200GS. The ride costs $25 and registration begins at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 8…
