People concerned with reducing their carbon footprints, as well as the price they pay for gas mileage have already been investigating motorcycles and scooters as a way to commute or simply to take a spin around town. Until recently, an electric option was solely the province of cars, and green riders had to content themselves with the much smaller gas tanks of their two-wheeled friends.

Now, the Vectrix maxiscoot has changed things by offering an entirely electric scooter that is capable of reaching highway speeds and carrying you nearly seventy miles on a single charge. This zero-emissions maxiscoot is a delight to traditional gas-powered scooter users and environmentalists alike.

To make things even better, the breaking system reclaims 12% of the energy each time through the patented DAaRT system, so you never waste a single bit of energy. This turns your maxiscoot into a penny-per-mile wonder that leaves you with a minuscule carbon footprint for your transportation needs. Since vehicles account for 51% of a person's overall carbon footprint, this is welcome news.

Simply replacing 70% of your car usage with an electric maxiscoot will reduce your CO2 emissions by five tons each year, and many owners fall in love with their scooter so deeply that their car usage drops to very rainy days or grocery runs that exceed the sizable storage already available on the Vectrix.

Compared to gas-powered cars, the difference is shocking: a Chevy Suburban produces 396g of C02 per kilometer, and 40g from the petroleum refining process. The Vectrix maxiscoot produces a minute 36g, and that comes solely from the production of the electricity it uses. Since there is no tailpipe emission from the Vectrix maxiscoot, it leaves the air crystal clear.

The maxiscoot, after its original charge, needs a little over two hours to charge and can be charged on any standard 110/220V.

The Vectrix also has an integrated 12-volt outlet to allow you to recharge cell phones and other electronic devices. This makes it even easier to enjoy scooter life to its fullest: you never need to panic because your cell's battery has run down when you're out and about.

The under seat storage on the Vectrix maxiscoot is large enough to accommodate a helmet, a picnic lunch, your business files, or anything else you might need when you take your scooter out for you day to day commute, a lazy afternoon exploring the countryside, or a simple trip for necessities.