Going green, one moped at a time

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 23:19:23 +0100

Going green, one moped at a time
Feb. 26, 2009
by Sandra Knisely (source UW news)
A Vespa scooter is a scooter with a history — it's credited as the affordable form of mass transportation that reignited Italy's post-World War II economy. The scooter's unique, timeless design makes it the "Rolls Royce" of scooters, an heirloom that can last 20 years in the care of a faithful owner.
Yet, even for a Vespa, there's room for improvement, and 16 engineering students spent last fall figuring out how to make the already environmentally friendly Vespa even more green.