FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 15, 2007

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E-Z-GO Introduces PowerWise™ QE 36-volt High Frequency Charger

Lighter and Quieter Than Other Models; Delivers Substantial Time and Cost Savings

(AUGUSTA, GA) — E-Z-GO, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and the world’s leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, today introduces its PowerWise™ QE 36-volt High Frequency Charger, a lightweight model that significantly reduces charging time and energy costs while helping courses generate added revenue.

A breakthrough in charger technology and electric car battery management, the PowerWise™ QE will be officially unveiled at the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show, January 25-27 in Orlando (booth 3735). The new charger features single-unit, solid-state design and LED operation indicator, weighs a mere nine pounds, and reduces charging time by 15 percent or more.

The PowerWise™ QE helps courses boost the bottom line through enhanced efficiency. Decreased charging time equates to added revenue through shortened turnaround times for golf car fleets. Lower operating costs allow courses to increase fleet sizes, producing incremental rounds and income. And the PowerWiseTM QE can deliver energy savings of up to 30 percent.

Other PowerWise™ QE features and benefits:

• 60 percent smaller and 75 percent lighter than other chargers
• Whisper quiet operation (eliminates “charge hum”)
• Simple LED charge status indicator
• Self-diagnostic capability quickly troubleshoots source of any charging issues
• Maintenance charge maintains peak condition during winter and long-term storage
• Enclosed case protects internal components from harsh elements
• Eliminates damaging overcharging

The PowerWise™ QE is standard equipment with all new E-Z-GO 36-volt electric vehicles and is compatible with any 36-volt electric model, including the TXT fleet golf car, Freedom personal golf car, ST Sport 2+2, Shuttle 2 and 2+2E, Industrial 800E and 875E, MPT 800E and Clays Car. The charger fits earlier 36-volt mounting.

“We are excited to introduce the PowerWise QE, a vital component for any course looking to reduce operating costs,” said E-Z-GO President John L. Garrison. “The PowerWise QE marks a substantial step forward in charger efficiency and power while continuing E-Z-GO’s proud  tradition of technological innovation.”

About E-Z-GO

E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, is a leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles. E-Z-GO is the preferred golf car fleet provider for seven of the top 10 of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses as ranked by Golf Digest. E-Z-GO is also the golf car of choice of nine of the nation’s 10 largest course-management companies. E-Z-GO boasts the largest sales and service network in the industry, with more factory branch locations and independent distributors than any other  manufacturer.

More than a maker of golf cars, E-Z-GO is also a leading provider of industrial, turf and utility vehicles for a variety of applications and industries. Products under the E-Z-GO flagship include the Shuttle Personnel Carrier, ST Trail Utility vehicles, and the Clays Car, the world’s first vehicle designed specifically for the sporting clays shooter. E-Z-GO also produces the Cushman line of heavy duty burden carriers.

Founded in 1954 in Augusta Ga., E-Z-GO became part of Textron Inc. in 1960. Textron Inc. is an $11 billion multi-industry company operating in 32 countries with approximately 40,000 employees.  The company leverages its global network of aircraft, 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 Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation.  More information is available at www.textron.com.

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Special note to Editors:  The correct spelling of ‘E-Z-GO’ is with all capital letters and two hyphens.

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