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Vectrix rollout and event schedule

Monday, August 6, 2007

The U.S. customer delivery of a Vectrix took place on July 18 in Lebanon, Pa., with additional deliveries taking place in across the country. The first Vectrix retail store is scheduled to open this summer in Newport. Vectrix can be ordered online at www.vectrix.com or through distributors in a growing number of U.S. cities and […]

Gizmag – Piaggio ready to release 170 mpg hybrid two and three wheel scooters

Friday, August 3, 2007

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August 2, 2007Italian manufacturer Piaggio, the maker of Vespa, is set to become the first company to release a hybrid drive scooter following an announcement that it is developing hybrid versions of its Vespa LX, Piaggio X8 and Vespa MP3 (the carving three-wheeler) models. The new hybrid system, which has a working title of HyS […]

Honda planning some electric innovations of their own.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

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Dudel, or as we know him around these parts “Scoop Doggy Dog”, has a hot scoop for ya like a big ‘ole ball of sticky rice (with a side of Hawaiian macaroni salad and some teriaki chicken… Man, I need to each some lunch and I wish we had a Noho’s here). As I was […]

Piaggio planning to take electric bikes to the next level with their 2-wheel drive electric moped

Monday, July 30, 2007

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Just a few days ago Piaggio filed for a US Patent on an ElectriPed and Dudel was there to scoop it up. From what I’ve read it’s the perfect urban green machine! You can select between rear wheel or 2-wheel drive… with both engaged your battery drains a bit quicker BUT you’ll be able to […]

The first US bound Vectrix to be delivered TOMORROW!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

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Don Auker will have his Vectrix delivered to his home, becoming the first U.S. resident to receive delivery (lucky bastard). Auker plans to use his Vectrix for commuting to his office in Lebanon (that’s war-torn Lebanon, PA). (and now the elevator speech) Vectrix—the world’s first high-powered, electric two-wheel vehicle with high performance, sleek design and […]

DesMoinesRegister.com – Customers complain about getting what they paid for

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

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Here’s a little story we hear time and time again… this time in the DesMoines Register. Thanks to Clay Ehlers for the scoop and a chance to bring up this topic. Newton, Ia. – The Iowa attorney general’s office says it can do little to help dozens of consumers who have complained about a Newton-based […]