Inhabitat » Steve Hussey http://www.inhabitat.com Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:39:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 WEST COAST GREEN: Hybrid Scooter gets 180MPGhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2008/10/06/elv-motors-vkm-50-hybrid-scooter/ http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/10/06/elv-motors-vkm-50-hybrid-scooter/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:00:56 +0000 Steve Hussey http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/10/06/elv-motors-vkm-50-hybrid-scooter/ elv motors scooters, hybrid electric scooters, 180mpg scooter, alternative fuels, alternative energy, sustainable transportation

California-based ELV Motors showcased several slick electric scooters at West Coast Green, but they stole the spotlight with their VKM 50 hybrid that gets about 180 mpg. Its 49cc gasoline engine powers a 500-watt electric engine and it reaches nearly 40 mph. It also looks more like a motorcycle than a scooter, with a tandem seat for driver and passenger. Best of all it retails for $2895.


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