Traverse City, MI's Kurrent electric car rentals to be powered by renewable energy

Posted Apr 30th 2007 at 7:36PM by Sebastian Blanco

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, American Electric Vehicle

Click on the photo of AEV President Scott Thornton and the Kurrent for a high-res gallery of photos from AutoblogGreen's visit to the AEV factory

Traverse City, Michigan gets pretty touristy in the summertime, and this year some of those visitors can cruise the sights in a zero-emission Kurrent powered by renewable energy. E Company will begin offering two- and four-seat NEVs for rent from their base in the Traverse City railroad depot where new solar panels will soon be installed, according to the AP. The city government could get behind the plan for the cars if it endorses a proposal to allow the cars to park free at city meters.

Parking might be free, but the car'll cost ya: a half-day rental for the two-seater will be $60. Whew.

Gallery: AEV Kurrent

[Source: The Examiner]

Tags: kurrent, kurrent ev, kurrent traverse city, KurrentEv, KurrentTraverseCity

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

4-30-2007 @ 11:16PM

Steve Shickles said...

I wouldn't mind owning a car like this.

5-01-2007 @ 12:01PM

calebe said...

I'm interested in this kind of thing. The problem would be the rental price. cut that in half for the whole day and people will use it.

5-07-2007 @ 1:20PM

Delmer R. Nearn said...

Dear Sir,

I would like to know who much a 4 seater electric car cost to buy one, and how may I get in contact with their sales department.

Thank you.

5-07-2007 @ 3:35PM

Sebastian Blanco said...

Delmer,

You can learn more about the car here:

http://www.autobloggreen.com/category/american-electric-vehicle/

and the company's website is:

http://www.getkurrent.com/home.html

6-11-2007 @ 5:00PM

Richard Baldwin said...

We are a stocking destributor for the all new accessable e4 Gem Car. This fully accessably wheelchair ramp car is a great addition to any rental fleet. Conversion is now available on e4 and e6 models. Contact MITS of VA 1800-420-6470

9-14-2007 @ 4:49PM

Donovan said...

I like this idea. I am currently building an electric vehicle and was wondering if anyone can help me find other companies like E Company that rent out EV's.

9-24-2007 @ 11:06AM

Mickey said...

Good morning need phone number for Kurrent plant.would like to order one .

3-15-2008 @ 1:46PM

mike korman said...

This Chinese made car has airbags and can go faster and greater range than most other electrics:

http://www.spark-ev.com/panda.html

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Traverse City, MI's Kurrent electric car rentals to be powered by renewable energy

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