Piaggio’s Three Wheeled MP3 Scooter Gets 141MPG

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Posted on November 28, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann in Cars+Tranportation

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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.

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With the ability to lean up to 40 degrees, a 125cc engine (and bigger), and an available 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.

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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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13 Responses to “ Piaggio’s Three Wheeled MP3 Scooter Gets 141MPG ”

  1. Butthawk

    29. Nov, 2008

    Do you have to be gay to drive one or are goofs allowed as well?

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  2. Nooberator

    29. Nov, 2008

    It’s like a segway for tards!

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  3. j.w.

    29. Nov, 2008

    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.

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  4. StumbleSnazz

    29. Nov, 2008

    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!

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  5. gmik

    30. Nov, 2008

    I like where wheel, brake and suspension technology is going in the near future.

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  6. KauaiSeeHorse

    30. Nov, 2008

    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 ?

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  7. AAA

    07. Dec, 2008

    This looks so cool, and easy to ride. It’s not like normal bicycles (which I can’t ride). I want one. ):

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  8. mark

    16. Dec, 2008

    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 .

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  9. James

    27. Jan, 2009

    It’s very nice…

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  10. Abstriumsters

    14. Apr, 2009

    beautiful site..))
    I will go to you.

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  11. calico

    03. May, 2009

    I actually want one, and I am not a motorcycle type person. It looks cool! And at over 140mpg I’ll be laughing at those of you stuck stopping for gas.

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  12. elu

    15. May, 2009

    It´s good that you can drive so fast with it….then nobody can´t see what you´re riding with :)

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    23. Aug, 2009

    i’m sure with esure car insurance we can guaranteed our life will improved better

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