Sunday, 28. October 2007
Topic: Green - on October 28, 2007 at 10:13:00 AM CET
Hybrid scooter hi-tech miser
THE University of Tasmania has leapt to the cutting edge of hybrid-vehicle technology with the launch of its latest engineering project.
The canary yellow livery may look unassuming, but the tiny two-cylinder scooter showcases technology that will power the passenger vehicles of the future.
The scooter's primary power source is an electric motor, unconventionally mounted on the front wheel, which provides enough power to cruise down to the shops or the nearest cafe.
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