I like to think my little German car gets pretty good mileage at 32 hwy and 28 city. But with the price of gas in northern California being at $4.37 it cost me almost $50 to fill up my tank. I remember just years ago I would get a full tank on only $20. Someone out there is getting rich. And I know it’s not the everyday people having to go to work, school, or basically the commoners. My only resolution at this point, besides having to walk, ride a bike, or take public transportation is to go out and get me a scooter! I should have jump on one three years ago, but the thought of getting run over by a giant SUV was a big determent.

Well, here is what I found from my research. This is an older model, 2006 Vespa Hybrid scooter. Looks like a fun bike to scoot around town or campus. Mobile magazine wrote, “They not only provide for up to 20% better fuel efficiency, but with the addition of the electric motors, your “zipping around the town with a baguette on your back” gets a 25% power boost as well. There’s even an option to run completely on electricity, eliminating exhaust fumes altogether.” But as of 2006, these hybrids are still being tested in Milan, Italy. And I have not heard of any new updates either. I think they are super cute and pretty cool, especially if you live in a nice coastal city too.

Green Car Congress has a discussion on this model. Read more here.