Italian scooter manufacturer Piaggio has revealed its newest plug-in hybrid three-wheeler that worth seeing and driving it. This three wheeled bad boy is capable of reaching a speed of 141 miles per hour and could hit the roads next year. Despite of its market competitors, if deadline is met, the Piaggio is expected to be the first mass produced vehicle in the world to be able to be charged by regular wall socket. Showcased at the international bike expo in Milan, this driving three wheeled monster appears to be a fusion of a 125-cc gasoline engine and an electric engine which is reported to be able to be catapulted from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 5 seconds. This intuitive tricycle is easy to ride so you are able to run in full electric mode or use other 3 possible modes so that to enhance its driving performance, maximize fuel consumption or rapidly recharge the batteries.
According to Piaggio, the MP3 hybrid is capable of driving 60 kilometers using just one liter of gas to be sufficient for about 141 miles per hour. Its smart regenerating braking is favorable to charging the batteries with just 3 hours needed when plugged into a traditional wall socket. However there is still no word about its price tag. The MP3 hybrid uses a four-stroke gasoline engine emitting 40 grams of carbon per kilometer driven which is comparatively not so much.
The engine of this glamorous scooter is capable of charging the battery as well which is positioned under the seat. It is said the HyS hybrid system can offer 12, 5 miles running on full electric power. Other improvements include traction control, braking and bike’s stability to provide perfect cornering ability. The three wheeled MP3 scooter is said to be the first hybrid scooter. With reduced carbon emissions by 50 per cent, the MP3 Hybrid seems to go greener.
The MP3 Hybrid is expected to be available in Europe by August for around 12 500 USD and in the USA some time next year. It seems to be a good idea for a scooter to charge its battery while decelerating or braking, so in order to charge the battery up to 85 per cent, two hours are needed.
