Vectrix The Scooter Scoop
Vectrix expands its line-up 2 new scooters!
January 19, 2009
flagship VX-1, introduced in get’s some new graphics)
VX-1E is the economy version of the at $8,495)
(The VX-2 is in June with an MSRP of
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has come out the gate at today’s NY Show with a pair of new emission scooters for 2009. electric vehicle market has some what of a whiplash the roller coaster oil market. for them, the oil coaster is slowly another hill. Will it the $3.00/gal mark again? Who
But Vectrix, the green leaders in the field, are ready to roll they do.
Here’s the press release trimmed it up a bit and sprinkled on a tiny bit of
New York, N.Y. – January 18, – Vectrix Corporation (www.vectrix.com ), the leader in Personal Electric has debuted its entry-level VX-2 and the urban commuting model at the World International Motorcycle in the Jacob K. Javits Convention
Alongside the flagship VX-1, the new round out the company’s family of vehicles, which will make 100 percent electric available to a broader consumer
VX-2 is a smaller and more electric equivalent of a 50cc combustion engine (ICE) with a weight of 429 pounds power of a Yamaha C3 with the of a Yamaha Majesty). a wheelbase of inches and seat height of inches. It features a 40-50 range (hey! That’s good!), 30-mph speed (Ewwww, I wish it was 45), a battery charger that into a standard 110V/220V and safe, near-silent operation.
“It’s the perfect choice to cars for short urban said Mike Boyle, CEO. “The shortest car are the most damaging in terms of warming, air pollution and our dependence on oil.”
Available in green, red, yellow and white, is expected to arrive at dealers in 2009 with an MSRP of
Another new addition to Vectrix’s of Personal Electric Vehicles, uses the same platform and train as the original VX-1, yet a lower price point and a urban commuter driver with slightly less and top speed. VX-1E is expected to at dealers in April, and the MSRP is
As part of the company’s drive to electric vehicles available to a range of consumers, Vectrix plans to announce a new line of for its VX-1 and VX-1E—including a lower, seat to accommodate riders smaller frames.
“One of the important new accessories in the 2009 is an optional seat that is lower and shaped to give with a smaller frame the to place both feet on the at each stop,” Boyle
Other new options include a windshield about 7 inches than standard for riders who the feel of wind in their and a winter windshield nearly 9 wider than standard offers additional protection wind and insects. Lastly, a new stand offers more parking and raises the rear off the ground for easy tire
Vectrix’s original Personal Vehicle, the VX-1, was first in 2007 as an eco-friendly, zero and powerful alternative for commuting and needs. The 2009 VX-1 have refreshing new graphics in colors: white/burgundy red, silver, white/sapphire blue and green.
The VX-1 weighs in at 515 has a 60-inch wheelbase and 30-inch height. It is highway legal, a top speed of 62 mph, acceleration 0-50 mph in 6.8 seconds, and an average of 30-55 miles on a single
All vehicles in the Vectrix family are 100 electric — no gas, no oil and no emissions — and minimal maintenance and simple In 2008, Vectrix saw 321 percent in its distribution network, and now has the largest network of any electric vehicle in the
“The success of the Vectrix network shows consumers are for new commuting alternatives,” Boyle “Vectrix appeals to men and women of all and our new accessories make the VX-1 to everyone looking for good fun.”
About Vectrix
Vectrix Corporation was formed in to develop and commercialize zero vehicle platform technologies on two-wheel applications. The single of Vectrix has been to provide efficient, reliable and affordable transportation. Vectrix two-wheel emission vehicles currently are marketed to consumers and government
Vectrix Corporation has headquarters in R.I. engineering and test in New Bedford, Mass. sales in the UK and production facilities in Wroclaw,
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