Vespa electric scooter to arrive in 2018 –

The Vespa is one of the most iconic symbols of Italian life, familiar from 1953’s Roman Holiday and a hundred other beloved movies. Never one to be left behind by new trends, the company recently announced an electric version.

The Vespa Elettrica will stay true to the 70-year-old brand’s venerable look, and will have “all the bells and whistles of the classic version but with some significant tech upgrades.” The electric wasp’s motor will deliver continuous power of 2 kW and peak power of 4 kW. Vespa promises that acceleration will be significantly better than other scooters.  Read more...

Reference: Charged Electric Vehicle Magazine
                  Charles Morris
                  Green Matters