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Vespa Unveils Hybrid Scooters : TreeHugger

Vespa is really developing hybrid scooters! There are two models in the works, based on the popular Vespa LX 50 (pictured) and the beefier Piaggio X8 125. Each will run on a combination of gas and electric (50cc gas, 1000W electric and 125cc gas, 2500W electic, respectively), with the hybrid drive train expected to boost power by 25% and reduce gas consumption by 20%. "Electric-only" mode will be available for low speeds, and the batteries will charge themselves from the engine

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  • Vespa is really developing hybrid scooters! There are two models in the works, based on the popular Vespa LX 50 (pictured) and the beefier Piaggio X8 125. Each will run on a combination of gas and electric (50cc gas, 1000W electric and 125cc gas, 2500W electic, respectively), with the hybrid drive train expected to boost power by 25% and reduce gas consumption by 20%. "Electric-only" mode will be available for low speeds, and the batteries will charge themselves from the engine

Piaggio Scooters Gone Green: 141 MPG Hybrid : TreeHugger

  • The new Piaggio will be equipped with a 125-cc gas engine and electric motor, which should offer even the most spirited driver about 141 MPG. Speaking of spirited drivers, the plug-in version may also see such 0-60 times as 5-seconds flat

Honda and Yamaha to Make Electric Motorcycles in 2010-2011 : TreeHugger

  • Yamaha is targeting 2010 for the launch of an electric motorcycle with a range of 100 km (60 miles) on a single charge, with li-ion batteries.
  • Honda is targeting 2011 for launch of an electric motorcycle that can do 50 km (31 miles) on a charge

World’s Fastest Electric Superbike: 125 MPH & No Carbon Emissions : TreeHugger

  • he TTX01 isn’t commercially available yet, but it is street legal (in the UK at least), can do 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph
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