Strathclyde Police has announced that following the successful introduction of a Vectrix electric maxi scooter for active police duty at Glasgow Airport, they have now ordered an additional Vectrix bike to join the policing forces around the airport.
The Vectrix has proved itself to be a reliable method of transport for Strathclyde Police Patrols, and the addition of another bike will enable them to further reduce their carbon footprint without compromising on the highest standard of service to the public.
Alan Tait, Assistant Fleet Manager of the Transport and Logistics Department, Strathclyde Police said. “The Vectrix has lived up to our expectations, it clearly proves that it is possible operate a low carbon policy in a non response role whilst maintaining the utmost in performance and reliability.”
Alex Bamberg, Managing Director, Vectrix UK Ltd, added. “We are very pleased that Strathclyde are expanding their Vectrix fleet, they have been extremely impressed with the versatility and performance of the bike and we look forward to further development as their requirement increases.”
Key Features of the Vectrix Scooter include:
- Fully charged range up to 68 miles
- Top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h)
- As responsive as a 400cc scooter but with a 125cc classification, making the bike accessible to anyone with a provisional licence who has completed CBT training.
- DAaRT™ system – Twist back the throttle for instant acceleration, and twist it forward to slow down smoothly and safely, in addition to the front and back Brembo disc brakes.
- Multi-function throttle controls a slowspeed reverse for greater manoeuvrability and easy parking
- The onboard charger recharges the scooter in just over two hours from a standard 110/220V (3 pin) power socket
- Estimated battery life of 10 years (based on 5,000 miles per year)
- Low noise for reduced sound pollution
The Vectrix Vision
The Vectrix maxi-scooter is a pioneering solution to the chronic problems of vehicle emissions, urban congestion and high fuel costs. Vectrix is the first company to design, develop, assemble and sell high performance, zero emission, two-wheel electric vehicles. Incorporating several leading-edge patented technologies, the Vectrix has the lowest environmental impact of any comparable vehicle, car or motorcycle, according to the European Union’s Cleaner Drive rating.
