visually, an old 50-cc Vespa may turn heads, but so will the smog it produces. for Vespa lovers, it is a dilemma between the love for the iconic Italian two-wheeler and the concern for the environment. with the Zero Scooter from Spanish designs studio Bel&Bel, it will be dilemma no more. with this unique ride, you can still enjoy your Vespa and cut down your carbon footprint, while keeping your legs happy, all at the same time. if you are thinking electric Vespa, you are only half right; instead of an inline two-wheeler, the Zero Scooter is Vespa-style personal transporter uses the same principle as the Segway (i.e. side-by-side wheels configuration and computer-controlled gyroscopic stabilization), resulting in a visually stunning personal transporter. it looks almost like a lovechild of a Segway and a Vespa. so illegitimate and yet so beautiful.
so yes. this is a standup scooter which will guarantee to be a conversation starter. the scooter’s Vespa look is attributed by the Vespa front end, complete with the trademark emblem, handlebar assembly with a round headlamp, and wrapped up with a pair of front wheel guards. the Zero Scooter is made in Barcelona and will be produced in a very limited number. though no numbers were offered. it is driven by two electric motors, each having 1,000W on the tap, and can reach a top speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) and has a range of 35 km (18.6 miles) before its 10,000 Wh lithium-ion need to be topped. it is said that it can climb up to 30 degrees of slope and like the Segway, it is totally capable of turning around its own axis, making it highly maneuverable. available in a choice of blue and orange paint job, the Zero Scooter By Bel&Bel can be yours to own for a cool $5,400.
source: Fancy
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