stephendare
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« on: June 02, 2007, 07:00:10 PM » |
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There were actually people out showcasing the new Kurrent at Hemming Park yesterday during the Farmer's Market.  This is awesome |
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« Last Edit: June 02, 2007, 11:29:31 PM by stephendare »
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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2007, 08:35:22 PM » |
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Yeah, I've seen a blue one riding around the hood  they're really odd looking, but probably fun to ride in. Basically, I think they're little more than a novelty. |
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downtownparks
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2007, 11:25:24 PM » |
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Bully for SRG for trying though.
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stephendare
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2007, 11:29:12 PM » |
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what would make them less of a novelty and more integral?
Are they compatible with a greenway usage?
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« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2007, 11:38:47 PM » |
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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.
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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2007, 12:22:55 AM » |
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The city should offer parking meter and time limit immunity for low emissions vehicles.
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stephendare
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« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2007, 12:26:48 AM » |
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HELLO> common sense comes knocking.....is anyone home?
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« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2007, 01:37:41 AM » |
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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.
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jbm32206
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« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2007, 05:46:11 AM » |
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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
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« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2007, 03:51:37 PM » |
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all i can say is that for their sakes those things better not leave downtown streets...not with Jax's huge roads.  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2007, 06:17:34 PM » |
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See gemcar.com for 4 seat and cargo models of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) that are sold locally through Daimler Chrysler dealerships.
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ufrh4
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« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2007, 07:30:31 PM » |
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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.
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« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2007, 06:34:32 PM » |
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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.
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