May 3rd, 2009 | 
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Paris Launches Campaign to Promote the use of Electric Scooters
The City of Paris has launched a campaign to encourage the purchase of new electric mopeds (up to 25% of the purchase price ).
Original Post via: WebBikeWorld.com: City of Paris Incentives for New Electric Scooters
The aim is to encourage the use of electrically powered vehicles, a sustainable solution to congestion and pollution. A network of electrical terminals set up by the Paris City Hall will allow for free battery recharges.
ACEM (European) manufacturers are responding to the dawning - but still timid - demand for electric PTWs, with several models, such as Piaggio Hybrid Mp3, KTM off-road motorcycle, Yamaha Passol electric moped of FC-Dii fuel cell prototype. Honda will market an electric motorcycle next year.
The City of Paris campaign started last March with a 400 Euro grant (up to 25% of the purchase price including VAT) to those who purchase an electric scooter. Citizens and businesses can benefit from this financial support. Electric powered two-wheelers are recharged by connecting them to ordinary electric sockets.
Interestingly the Paris administration is basing its decisions on environmental and economic data that are confirming the cost effectiveness and the low impact of combustion PTW.
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