Piaggo plans to release the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Trike in early 2010. This doesn't look too bad, in my opinion, although I think I'd rather appreciate a proper motorcycle over a hybrid scooter. This scooter / trike / odd looking vehicle will have a price tag of between $8000 and $9000. The Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Trike is a plug-in hybrid and can run off of a standard charge for 40 miles (64 km). Piaggo also claims that this hybrid will only take 3 hours to charge. It has gas-powered generator for extra power. The Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Trike features a regenerative breaking high-performance battery-boosted mode. This 3 wheeled scooter can operate in full-electric mode, or 1 of 3 hybrid modes. The Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Trike is capable of reaching a speed of 141 mph (226 km/h). If Piaggio meets its deadline, this vehicle is expected to be the first mass produced vehicle in the world to be able to be charged by regular wall socket. It's also considered to be green, since it will have a 50% reduction on carbon emissions. Since this might not be for me, I'll probably have to look around in the classifieds for a 2nd hand bike instead. The price tag is a little bit too high for me.
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