Sunday, September 16, 2007

In Praise of Electric Vehicles


Although I am sure that our collective carbon footprints are a gazillion times larger than they could be, we try to be eco-warriors in our own small ways. Witness our glorious new mode of transportation: the eGO wasabi green electric scooter. It's perfect for zipping around town and going back and forth to campus. It can go 20 miles on a charge and tops out around 24 mph, thus one can ride safely in the bike lane—no motorcycle license required. In a way, it's totally nerdy, yet ridiculously cute with its softly humming electric motor and retro-sounding ding-a-ling-a-ling silver bell. While not practical in all weather, everyone who lives in the warm, sunshiny part of California should seriously consider a purchase. The air will thank you.

*Note to concerned parents: Iain is only allowed to play on the eGO while it is turned off and either mom or dad is within reach.

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