The Kurrent
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The Kurrent is a neighborhood electric vehicle.
| The Kurrent | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The American Electric Vehicle Company (AEVCO) |
| Production | 2007-present |
| Class | neighborhood electric vehicle |
| Body style(s) | 2 seat |
| Platform | Unique; |
| Engine(s) | 4.1 KW electric motor plus 4 lead Deepcycle batteries |
| Length | 92 inches |
| Width | 50 inches |
| Curb weight | ~1080 lbs |
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[edit] Electrical Motor
Its power comes from 4.1 kW electrical motor and powered by four 12 volt lead-gel sealed batteries. ( Total 48 volt system). It also has a battery to power optional equipment.
[edit] Concept and Range
The Kurrent was designed in Italy and is built in Michigan, USA. According to the manufacturer, a fully charged Kurrent can travel up to 40 miles before needing a recharge. A Kurrent is not a hybrid vehicle, so it needs to be plugged in to a 120 volt outlet; when its batteries are fully drained, a complete recharge takes 8 hours.
