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Hybrid Scooter Gets 140 MPG  

malewithbrains 50M
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8/11/2007 8:42 pm

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9/15/2007 9:42 pm
Hybrid Scooter Gets 140 MPG
With all the focus on our environment over the last few years, hybrid cars have become a viable and popular form of transportation. Those preferring an open air method of travel will like the hybrid scooter from Piaggio.

This scooter is rated for up to 140 MPG and is powered by Piaggios HyS system combining a hybrid combustion engine with an electric one. With normal operation the high-efficiency combustion engine charges the electric unit. The electric unit provides more power during starts.

Three scooter models will be equipped with this system, the Vespa LX, Piaggio X8 and the three-wheel MP3 pictured here. The HyS system will also allow the scooters to run in emission-free mode for up to 12 miles. Sorry guys, the leather clad hottie isnt included.
BasilRatBone 76M
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8/11/2007 9:19 pm

 I was looking into electric scooters and bicycles. There have been some very big strides made recently in battery technology and if the prices come down I'll be all over them. In Michigan, the EAV (electrically assisted vehicles) can be either a bicycle or moped depending on the design. They do not require a driver's license or insurance but, are limited in speed and to certain roadways. I never considered a hybrid.....only looked at the plug-in vehicles with batteries and hub motors. GM is supposed to start testing a plug in electric car later this year. The standard gasoline powered Italian scooters are pretty expensive as they are. It would be nice if competition brought the prices down.


SxyCrazyCool 46F

9/15/2007 2:30 am
Mhmmm I heard that on the other hand, production of hybrids is VERY environmentally unfriendly......

Besides.. it's probably too late anyways..


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