Piaggio’s Three Wheeled MP3 Scooter Gets 141MPG

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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.

Thunderbolt Concept Electric Scooter

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Designed by Henrik Björkman the Thunderbolt is a statement to the gas guzzling world. Meant to be in-your-face with a vacuous hole where an engine should be the Thunderbolt is a mobile reminder that other modes of energy exist…and are in fact better. Running on an electro-magnetic drive system located in the rear wheel [...]

Good Vespanomics - The Vespa LX Scooter

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: $3200+

Reduce oil consumption, pollution and traffic congestion by upgrading from your H2 to the Vespa LX.  You won’t be able to carry around as much stuff but, hey, that will help you reduce clutter right?  With iconic styling and great performance: 70-80 mpg and a max speed of 60mph (on a scooter [...]