David Newsom got behind the wheel of a high-performance electric car in a recent G Word episode... but unfortunately, not all of us are able to invest in this astounding car of the future.
Want something a little more wallet-friendly? It turns out that the motor scooter, which has enjoyed a long history abroad - in Europe, 1.2 million are sold annually - is now providing money - and gas - saving for more Americans then ever. Motor scooters are a hot emerging marketplace in the U.S., with sales up 26% this year. Considering you can fill up for between $5-$10, and scooters can get up to 100 miles per gallon, it's no surprise!
Check out the three-wheeled version, the Piaggio MP3, for highway driving that can scoot, or actually speed, you up to 90 mph! Or, you can combine electric and motor scooter with Vetrix, a zero-emissions scooter vroom vroom vrooms up to 62 mph.
Italian motor scooter Vespa calls the ecological, economic, and personal satisfaction one achieves after buying a Vespa scooter vespanomics, thanks to its alternative form of transportation and reduction of oil consumption, pollution and traffic congestion... all done with Italian style of course.
Consider this fact-filled news feature on FOX, and see whether scooting to and fro is a viable option for you.
