Electric Car - The Kurrent - SpartanEdge Test Drive

The American Electric Vehicle Company in Ferndale, Michigan, will soon begin selling the all-electric car called the Kurrent for $9,800 (with a $3,000 federal tax rebate). The car costs about 1-cent per mile to drive, compared to 14- to 16-cents per mile for an SUV. SpartanEdge.com Editor Alex Scott and cameraman Phil Moon take the test vehicle out of a spin on the Michigan State University campus.

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[gogreen61]

OK,you critics need to realize that you have already made lifestyle choices based on cheap energy and a complete disregard for how your wasteful use of carbon based fuels impacts other people and our planet. If you live 30 miles from work, you're right, this car won't work for you. But if you live in the innercity where your work, shopping, and entertainment trips are within 5 miles from where you live, this is a perfect solution for your daily travel needs.

[bucqui]

Cogent analysis well put. Bravo.

[amielem]

Show the instrument use, stu....cameraman!!!......The functionssss, details!!!

[wileycsg]

hey! cut out the backgroung noise dude.

[XCritonX]

What is your Battery-Motor-controller combo?

With or without transmission?

What was your car weight minus the IC equipment?

What is your weight with batteries?

[xjet]

Looks like some suspension wouldn't go amiss.

[mrduck0409]

The Kurrent and other similar NEV's (Neighborhood Electric Vehicles) are limited to 35 MPH such that they don't have to pass all conventional car safety standards. They fall under FMVSS 500, which at least makes them have windshields, lights, a horn, seat belts, turn signals and brake lights, but not side impact protection, nor bumper standards, or other standards required by conventional cars. They can only operate on roads marked 35 MPH or less, OR they can run on UNmarked unpaved roads.

[peestandingup]

Hey, do any of you Kurrent owners know if the 35mph speed is governed?? A lot of these EVs are actually able to go faster if you remove the governor on the engines.

[jhuredhead3211]

Mu Kurrent car is terrific here in Baltimore City. 'm the 31st Low Speed Vehicle owner in the entire state of Maryland. Stop paying the gas companies.

[justeyeme]

Mine is coming with a stereo...

can't wait.

[justeyeme]

It is intended to complement your car for short trips. Saving you gas, parking, car mileage and the environment.

I'll drive 15 miles to the Ferry, then take the ferry into SF

If only I could drive it onto the ferry!!!

I still love my BMW SUV.