Greenpeace has taken a big step in reducing its own carbon footprint by purchasing a zero emission Vectrix electric maxi scooter.
The Vectrix will be based at their Central London offices and will be used to transport Greenpeace personnel and equipment to and from the Thames where there fleet of RHIBs (Rigid Hull inflatable Boats) are based. The bike will also make trips to their Harlow based storage location, and more publicly to run film and stills during ‘GP events’ in London.
Frank Hewetson, Actions Coordinator, Greenpeace, said. “The Vectrix will enable us to cut our car usage and as a result reduce our carbon emissions. The bike is perfect for quick trips around Central London and Whitehall to meetings and for picking up tools and equipment too large for a pushbike but not big enough to justify using a car.”
To ensure minimal environmental impact Greenpeace will power the Vectrix from 50 PhotoVoltaic solar panels on the roof of their building, these panels require just daylight not direct sunlight to produce electricity.
Alex Bamberg, Managing Director, Vectrix UK Ltd, said. “Greenpeace stands for so much in support of defending our natural world, and their decision to purchase a Vectrix as their city transportation is a natural progression toward sustainable transportation becoming the norm.”
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.
