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Urban Thinking => Urban Issues => Topic started by: stephendare on June 02, 2007, 07:00:10 PM

Title: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: stephendare on June 02, 2007, 07:00:10 PM
There were actually people out showcasing the new Kurrent at Hemming Park yesterday during the Farmer's Market.
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/251/523137290_6f39a37a99.jpg)

This is awesome
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealiership.
Post by: jbm32206 on June 02, 2007, 08:35:22 PM
Yeah, I've seen a blue one riding around the hood(http://oldtoolsforsale.com/smiley1/car6.gif)they're really odd looking, but probably fun to ride in. Basically, I think they're little more than a novelty.
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealiership.
Post by: downtownparks on June 02, 2007, 11:25:24 PM
Bully for SRG for trying though.
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: downtownparks on June 02, 2007, 11:38:47 PM
Probably not since they are street legal.

I think if they had a four seat model, they would be more viable for someone like myself.

Even with a 40 mile range, I live and work in the downtown area, and my eldest will be going to school in Durkeeville next year, so I am a prime candidate. Four seats makes it doable.
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: Lunican on June 03, 2007, 12:22:55 AM
The city should offer parking meter and time limit immunity for low emissions vehicles.
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: NotNow on June 03, 2007, 01:37:41 AM
40 miles?  It is going to need a LOT more range than that to be commercial.  After looking at the web site, I'm not all that impressed with this car.  When it can do 70 mph and last 100 miles on a charge, four seat, road worthy, not just a neighborhood vehicle, then it will be viable.
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: jbm32206 on June 03, 2007, 05:46:11 AM
It would be nice, if they came out with a bit larger one, for families...and of course, the city could then offer some kind of incentive too
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: Matt on June 03, 2007, 03:51:37 PM
all i can say is that for their sakes those things better not leave downtown streets...not with Jax's huge roads. :-[
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: urbanlibertarian on June 03, 2007, 06:17:34 PM
See gemcar.com for 4 seat and cargo models of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) that are sold locally through Daimler Chrysler dealerships.
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: ufrh4 on June 03, 2007, 07:30:31 PM
The concept sounds great, but with a max speed of 35mph, that pretty much rules out everything outside Downtown/Springfield.  I couldn't exactly get on JTB with it and with the drivers in this town, I'd never put my kid in it with me.
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: zoo on June 10, 2007, 06:34:32 PM
Notnow, matt and ufrh4:

Per the articles being written about this car, it's not for you guys (unless you live in the downtown neighborhoods, and just like driving on Jax's sometimes clogged hwys for amusement). They have said it is for urban living, and driving from Springfield, san Marco, Riverside, and Avondale into and around downtown thru these other neighborhoods.

Anyone living and working in these areas has all they need within 40 miles, and via roads marked 35 mph or less. Now, if someone has to travel out of town, make sales calls to other areas of Jax, or needs to drive to more suburban pursuits, this car is not for them.
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: Timkin on April 12, 2011, 10:47:37 PM
Cute little car....seems much like the Smart car, which if I am not mistaken gets 41 MPG hwy?


the only real concern I have about this little bugger is safety in a crash?  How safe is it rated to be? Crashes can happen in ANY area ,btw ;)
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: Jimmy on April 12, 2011, 10:57:41 PM
Really tim?  Really?!  Again?!! ;)  Nearly 4 years!!!
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: Timkin on April 12, 2011, 10:58:24 PM
WELL??????????????  I just saw it !  :(   LOL
Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: ChriswUfGator on April 13, 2011, 07:23:14 AM
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Title: Re: SRG becomes an electric car dealership.
Post by: civil42806 on April 13, 2011, 07:28:24 AM
its a glorified golf cart
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Post by: Timkin on April 13, 2011, 10:51:03 AM
Quote from: ChriswUfGator on April 13, 2011, 07:23:14 AM
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I like it, Chris.   Message received. ;)