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Wednesday, 04 June 2008

Green Machines, Ireland's leading advocate of environmentally friendly vehicles, announced today that, due to favorable market trends and a desire to offer urban commuters a realistic alternative to petrol driven vehicles, the price of the Vectrix, the worlds first practical 100 per cent emissions free maxi scooter has been slashed.
The Vectrix maxi scooter is an eye-catching two-wheeled electric vehicle that offers high performance with all the power of a petrol engined bike yet none of the emissions.
The maxi-scooter is rated as 125cc but has the power of a 400cc petrol engine offering breathtaking acceleration to a top speed of 100kph.
All of this is achieved at a fraction of the running costs of existing scooters. They’re virtually silent and highly efficient with a patented throttle-activated regenerative braking system that redirects energy back into the Vectrix battery pack, in much the same way as a hybrid vehicle and increases the riding range by up to 12 per cent.
Parking and manoeuvring in tight corners is also made easier with the slow-speed reverse function. Under the seat, instead of a fuel filler-cap there's a three-pin plug. Simply put it in a domestic wall socket and the charger will replenish the scooter's battery in just two hours.
The price of e7,499 firmly positions the Vectrix as a strong competitor in the traditional petrol driven scooter market.
The cost of running a petrol vehicle is becoming increasingly expensive, but the Vectrix costs a fraction of the price to run when compared to an equivalent 400cc engine. A complete charge provides a range of 110km. It is estimated that it will cost around 50 cent a day or around e200 a year to run the average Vectrix Scooter. This is a substantial saving when compared to the cost of petrol.
Robert Nolan, Managing Director, Green Machines, said: “The tax regulation changes taking place in July are just one factor in our decision. Most significant is the fact that we want to show people that there are very affordable alternatives to petrol driven vehicles available. Zero emission vehicles offer commuters a real environmentally friendly option. Importantly not only is the Vectrix very affordable, it is cheap to run, maintenance-free and produces no harmful emissions, it also provides a practical solution for commuters who wish to avoid traffic congestion and reduce pollution in our cities and towns.”
Vectrix is the most advanced two-wheel vehicle to use innovative zero-emission technology which offers a clean, quiet, and cost effective alternative to internal combustion vehicles.
Commuters can now choose a more environmentally friendly mode of personal transport without compromising on performance. It’s fun to ride, easy to operate, and will more than satisfy your commuting and recreational needs.

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