Why Vectrix is teetering on bankruptcy, pt. I

Nowadays we have many calling for green vehicles, practically begging for electric vehicles to be available. Vectrix made a very good electric scooter capable of satisfying the transportation needs of many, one with very green zero emissions. Many are scratching their heads and wondering why Vectrix is failing at this…

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Taiwan and Italy subsidizing electric bicycles and scooters

With yesterdays news of the impending bankruptcy of Vectrix there’s a question over why the talk about Green Technology and Green Jobs isn’t translating into support for the existing electric vehicle industry in the U.S. By contrast there are two announcements from Taiwan and Italy that they are giving subsidies…

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Vectrix pondering bankruptcy

Vectrix was the first company to deliver a “high performance, zero emission, electric motorcycle” in commercial quantities. The VX-1 is in the shape of a maxi-scooter, driven by an electric drive train, could go at near highway speeds, and (for an EV) has a long range. For the most part…

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Off road enjoyment with electric motorcycles and ATV’s

There are many people using recreational off-road vehicles as their means to enjoy the great outdoors. They can be riding at an organized dirt track, around their farm, or at parks or other places. These vehicles usually are not “street legal” and don’t fall under the same requirements. Noise is…

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