The Vectrix ZEV is the first fully electric bike, it's great for the environment, and its low repair rates are unrivaled. And it goes fast. By fast, we mean zero to 50 MPH in 6.8 seconds. We're not just electric – we're Vectrix.
California is offering a $1,500 rebate for purchasers of the electric Vectrix scooter. Early adopters will not be punished either, as the rebate is retroactive to purchases of these $11,000 EVs made as far back as May 2007.
Georgia offers an income tax credit of up to 20% of the cost to purchase or lease a ZEV, or $5,000, whichever is less.
Find dealers in CA and GA here.
Interest in scooters has been increasing as the pain at the pump has been intensifying, dealers report, as people looking to save on gas in turn cut down on the number of wheels under them!
And on The Early Show Saturday, Men's Health magazine's Matt Bean showcased several of the latest and coolest ones.
They're all ultra-fuel efficient. Two don't even use gas at all!
Greenpeace has taken a big step in reducing its own carbon footprint by purchasing a zero emission Vectrix electric maxi scooter.
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Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman, General Motors Corporation, and champion of Chevrolet Volt, takes delivery of his own all-electric Vectrix
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World's first high-performance, all–electric zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sets the pace for the world's oldest, most prestigious marathon
Three Vectrix vehicles will ride ahead of the runners along the 26–mile route, escorting Race Director Dave McGillivray and race photographers from start to finish.
The Providence Police Department this morning launched a three-month trial of the all-electric Vectrix Maxi scooter, kicking off the pilot with a test-drive at the Providence Public Safety Complex.
Those 9000 miles cost an estimated 25 (pounds) at most. That would buy five gallons of petrol and carry me 250 miles on my Harley
Sergeant Kenny Brown is in the driving seat of a new bid by Strathclyde Police to reduce its carbon footprint.
The force is the first in the UK to add a Vectrix electric scooter to its fleet. And Sergeant Brown is part of a team of officers trained to ride the scooter, which only needs an hour to charge up to full power.
Vectrix displays its all-electric two-wheel vehicles at the National Automobile Dealers Association, February 9-12, 2008
The GreenFleet Capital Arrive 'N' Drive and Fuel Challenge proved that low and zero emission vehicles offer a greener, cheaper way for fleet vehicles to operate around London.
Sponsored by Transport for London, the GreenFleet Capital Arrive 'N' Drive and Fuel Challenge prove that low and zero emission vehicles offer a greener, cheaper way to fleet vehicles to operate around London.
