VECTRIX SCOOTER ATTRACTING BUYERS FEELING THE PINCH AT THE PUMP
Due to rapidly rising energy costs, consumers are considering options that they would have scoffed at a few years ago. That’s great news for a company called Vectrix.
The Vectrix is an all-electic, zero-emissions scooter that features an electric motor that requires only 2.5 hours to recharge from a standard 110V outlet.
“I am firmly convinced that the answer to our energy dependence will come from entrepreneurs like those behind the Vectrix,” says Ron Sturgeon, a small business consultant and owner of a DFW exotic car rental company.
“The people at Vectrix are making scooters that provide a fun driving experience and are zero emissions,” said Sturgeon. “They have found a smart way to meet a need and show that electric powered vehicles are both fun and feasible for commuters,” said the Texas entrepreneur.
According to a press release on the company site, the Vectrix has been endorsed by Harley Davidson owner and former Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry. Kerry took a test spin in New Bedford, MA and pronounced the Vectrix scooter quick and easy to ride.
The company that makes the new line of scooters is based in Newport, Rhode Island. The scooters and manufactured in Poland.
The Vectrix delivers reasonable speeds for commuting. It can manage zero to 50 MPH in 6.8 seconds and has an average range of 35 to 55 miles on a single charge. The electric bike is powered by Nickel Metal Hydride batteries that are advertised as being good for ten years at 5,000 miles of riding per year.
As far as technical specs, the all-electric, zero emissions bike weighs 510 pounds, has a 60-inch wheelbase, 30-inch seat height, and seats two comfortably. The company has had its two-wheeled scooters on the market since July of 2007, and it is now taking preorders for a new three-wheeled version of the Vectrix that promises additional stability along with the obvious environmental benefits of a zero emissions motorbike.
The two-wheeled Vectrix can be ordered at http.www.vectrix.com or by visiting a growing list of dealers throughout the United States. The 2008 version has an MSRP of $9395.
Preorder the three-wheeler by calling 1-877-Vectrix.
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Eric on June 21st 2008 in Exotic Car Rental