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Electric Moped Scooters

The Best Electric Moped Scooters Of 2008: A Review

June 2, 2008

Today, electric scooters or electric mopeds are just as powerful as their gasoline-powered counterparts, with the added advantage of being virtually silent, clean machines that can plug into a standard electrical socket to recharge. Typically, a charge will give you enough juice to travel 20-60 miles, depending on the scooter and battery system. Most scooter [...]

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Vectrix: Optimal Electric Motorcycle

May 22, 2008

The Vectrix is a 100% electric motorcycle that is available for sale in the U.S. This bike goes 62 mph, has a claimed range of 68 miles, and it accelerates faster than most cars at the stoplight. The Vectrix is powered by a low-mounted, 3.7 kilowatt NiMH battery pack that re-charges to 80 or 90 [...]

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Zapino: A 100% Electric Scooter by ZAP

May 22, 2008

The Zapino scooter is made in the US by ZAP, in a company better known for their electric cars. Many Zapino owners report that this scooter performs well and is quite reliable (see here and here). It’s also relatively inexpensive, being sold for just under $3000. It has a powerful 3000-watt brushless DC hub motor, [...]

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