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Piaggio’s Three Wheeled MP3 Scooter Gets 141MPG

by Doug Gunzelmann on November 28th, 2008

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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Thunderbolt Concept Electric Scooter

by Doug Gunzelmann on July 21st, 2008

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 [...]

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Good Vespanomics - The Vespa LX Scooter

by Matt Embrey on March 11th, 2008

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 [...]

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