It's Not Easy Being Green

The Vectrix, a new all-electric motor scooter, is getting some press in the Bay Area, where it's being billed as an environmentally-friendly commuting vehicle. The bike, which plugs into a wall outlet and recharges in two to three hours, has a top speed of 60 miles per hour, and decent range: A Vectrix executive estimates that it will go for 60 miles at about 45 miles per hour.

These all-electric, no-emissions scooter are already a staple in some European cities, but it might take a lower price tag for the Vetrix to catch on here. At $11,000, the bike is far more expensive than similarly-size, gas-powered models. So, while you're saving serious money at the pump - it costs pennies per gallon - that initial price forces you to play catch-up. Still, if a company's going to try to sell people an $11,000 all-electric scooter, San Francisco's probably the place to do it.—Gregory Mone

Comments

[Scooter Man]

Thanks for sharing this information!

I believe that scooters are one answer to the growing problem of pollution and global warming! hey are perfect for commuting within a city, or for any short trip.

I also have a website about scooters that you may with to check out. Feel free to visit at: http://www.electricscooteroutlet.com

Thanks again!

[Electric bicycle]

Well, it has decent battery life, far greater than i expected, really, i could go from florida to haiti, i would only have to charge it once on the road.