Piaggio’s Three Wheeled MP3 Scooter Gets 141MPG
Piaggio created the Vespa scooter in 1947 using excess airplane wheels from WWII along with other aeronautical technology. Today, Piaggio has delivered a three wheel scooter with great efficiency and style called the MP3.
With the ability to lean up to 40 degrees, a 125cc engine (and bigger), and an available hybrid plug-in model Piaggio is gearing up for green consumers looking for fun and efficient travel options. The MP3 uses regenerative braking technology, the battery can charge in 3 hours, yet the range on battery alone will be in the 10-15 mile range. Although many are skeptical about the 3 wheel design the bike is reportedly stable and safe at all speeds.
An electro-hydrolic locking suspension system means you can just hop off the bike and let it stand alone without the use of a kickstand. Another key feature is the closed loop Lambda sensor injection system and three way catalytic converter which greatly increases the fuel economy and carbon emissions of the MP3. Oh, and it also does 0-60 in around 5 seconds, not too shabby.
Read more at Piaggio’s site.
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8 Comments, Comment or Ping
Butthawk
Do you have to be gay to drive one or are goofs allowed as well?
Nov 29th, 2008
Nooberator
It’s like a segway for tards!
Nov 29th, 2008
j.w.
at 141 mpg it’s worth having internet trolls call you a “tard.” frankly, driving a car that gets 20-30 mpg looks pretty damn retarded in comparison.
Nov 29th, 2008
StumbleSnazz
I drive a moped with 90mpg. I haven’t even considered the cost of gas in my budget. It’s mere loose change when you can drive almost one hundred miles for a couple dollars. People that drive with two wheels, or three in this case, don’t worry about gas prices. This vehicle is gas price immunity!
Nov 29th, 2008
gmik
I like where wheel, brake and suspension technology is going in the near future.
Nov 30th, 2008
KauaiSeeHorse
Only a ButtHead would be BLIND to the SAFETY improvements that 3 wheels, and BREAKS brings to the Biking World. Allowing for MORE people to enjoy the Open Road with considerable savings at the Pumps, and ease of getting around in traffic, and PARKING. Why Tilt Wheel Technology took so LONG to be put to use is the ?
Nov 30th, 2008
AAA
This looks so cool, and easy to ride. It’s not like normal bicycles (which I can’t ride). I want one. ):
Dec 7th, 2008
mark
These mp3’s are nice but hard to insure due to the two wheels being in the front i like the two wheels to be in the back my self. i found a cool three wheeler that has the two wheels in the rear and still tilts and the best part is that its half the price of these mp3’s check out their website you might like it http://www.theautomoto.com .
Dec 16th, 2008
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