Hybrid scooter on the way!

And almost 150 mpg



Italian maker Piaggio may even beat Toyota and GM to the punch with the first off-theshelf plug in hybrid in its cool-looking, quick-driving MP3 three-wheeled scooter, pictured above.

The basics?
•125cc gas engine plus electric;
• Plug-in cord built in;
• 0-60 mph in 5 secs;
• Like some cars with different “settings” for performance vs. economy, three hybrid settings;
• Just 40 percent of carbon emissions of a Prius;
• Last but not least, 141 miles per gallon.

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