Bangalore based Eko Vehicles, in collaboration with US based Emerging Technologies Inc, announces the arrival of the world’s first hybrid motorcycle dubbed ET-120. A high power electric motor paired with a 70cc four-stroke petrol engine offers three-fold decrease in emissions when compared with other gas-powered bikes available (in India) in its category. Unlike other electric vehicles, you don’t need to plug it to the wall socket for charging since it charges automatically while running.
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The hybrid vehicle offers 280 mpg (triple when compared to others) and it reaches a top speed of 40mph. Priced at 40,000 rupees ($854) only with a five-year warranty, Indians will surely be looking forward to its official launch in Q2 of 2010.
Via: Wired
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