Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Vectrix VX-1 Li/Li+ “e-Scooter of the Year 2012”


 
 
Recharging is easy. Just open up the seat cover and pull out the 3 meter/10 foot braided steel cord, close the seat, and plug the cord into a standard 220V/110V outlet. That’s it. Within two hours you’ll get 80% of your total range back. Total “zero-to-full” charging times are up to four hours for the Li configuration and six hours for the Li+. Think of how many outlets you have at home, work, shopping and everywhere in between. Since the VECTRIX VX-1 Li/Li+ batteries are zero memory, you can “ top them off” at any point, giving you peace of mind no matter where you roam. And back.


Key Features of the VECTRIX VX-1 Li/Li+:
  • All-electric with zero gas emissions—no need for oil or gas, and virtually silent operation.Plugs into any220V/110V standard outlet and charges battery up to 80% capacity in 2.5 hours. 
  • Powerful and fast—Rapidly accelerates to a top speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). Zero to 80 km/h (0-50 mph) in as little as 6.0 seconds.
  • Range up to 136 km (85 miles) on a single charge, battery pack energy density and Vectrix unique patented regenerative braking/throttle technology.
  • Superior handling due to a low center of gravity, quality components, and even weight distribution.
  • Low Maintenance—with no oil, no filters, and no clutch - your cost of ownership is minimal. 
  • Patented VECTRIXTM Multi-Function Throttle provides regenerative braking to maximize range possibilities and a slow-speed reverse for greater maneuverability and easy parking 
  • Patented VECTRIXTM Integrated rear-wheel mounted single stage planetary gear drive.
  • Low noise for reduced sound pollution 
scooter of the year 2012

¹ Speeds and range vary based upon factors like riding conditions and operating style.
² VECTRIX™ recommends always use a minimum 15-amp outlet for recharging.


article : http://www.vectrix.com

 

Monday, June 10, 2013

14th Challenge Scootentole - Marcillat - June 8th 2013 !

from : http://www.germanscooterforum.de/topic/260697-14th-challenge-scootentole-marcillat-june-8th-2013/


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The Vespa Club d'Auvergne and Scootentole present the 14th Challenge Scootentole, held from the 7th to the 9th of June 2013, and organized on the Lavaud track located in Marcillat en Combraille (03 - Auvergne) !! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
  • Categories and registration
Technical reglement Challenge Scootentole: http://scootentole.o...ents/Technique/
ESC-SET equivalence: http://scootentole.o...ce/indexEN.html

Registration OPEN on http://challenge.scootentole.org !

- Driver: C1/C2S/C2L/C3/C4/C7 (Including insurance): 65uro (75 65euro on the spot)
- Additional category: +20euro
- Non-driver visitor (at least 1 night on the campsite, including facilities and breakfasts): 10euro


Don't forget to bring a copy of a less than 1 year old "medical certificate" and copy of your driving license.
Both are required for our insurance to cover you (civil and physical) on the Saturday.

 There will be a dyno available for free ! :thumbsup:

Vespa Racing ESC Mirecourt Frankreich

Biggest classic vespa race ever !

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Mirecourt, France, ESC 2013 season opening and 13th Challenge Scootentole, 155 drivers decided to write history !
All categories was reasonably packed for fair action and good fun !
Most people arrived on Thursday while some hard-core drivers took advantage of the privileged relationship we have with the circuit of Mirecourt to arrive as soon as Wednesday !! Thursday and Friday, the track was available for practice. Unfortunately this is on that day that we had a big accident seeing a driver breaking is leg. Season did not even start for him… Too bad ! The weather was cold, changing with a bit of rain from time to time.
On the next day, Saturday the day of the actual Challenge Scootentole, we arbitrary splited the two C2S qualification sessions in the morning in order to even chances for a good time.
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From there, everything went very smoothly and we could see beautiful and fair racing, well helped by the weather; it actually did not rain during any of the sessions, only at lunch break !! With little surprise, the usual masters of the track trusted the first places in K1 and K2, but new comers are starting to push hard, like the young Romain Baguet from Team 70s scooter who finished 3rd in K4 and 1st in K5 ! The K7 category, girlz power, driving with the K6 and the slowest of the K5, the grid was filled up with 13 girls, a very promising number for the rest of the season !
It should be mentioned that every year the level of preparation and the quality of all scooters is improving. This was still true in 2013, with beautiful teams and scooter that actually looks like scooters (cuts are restricted to a minimum in the Challenge Scootentole).
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On the oddities side, it was interesting to see in action in K2 the French V5A frame #216 from Julien Desnuelle, driven by Olivier Doussot (both from SPRT team ) the first racing vespa fitted with an electronic injection (Keep an eye on it: Vespa Tuning M1L Quattrini Vespa without Carb ) !
We also saw an official LML 4T Corsa (166 Polini) in demonstration in the K6/K8 sessions. Not so fast as expected, but some people seemed very interested by the potential of the tubular chassis…
During the award ceremony and lucky draw we could hand-over some very nice gifts and presents thanks to our sponsors, and especially Scooter Center!
After that, helped with a little “apero”, most of the people started to relax and the party lasted long on the campsite until very late !
On the next and finale day, Sunday, after a well deserved “croissant” offered by the Challenge Scootentole, all people slowly started to pack and to head home, bringing with them plenty of great souvenirs !
The Challenge Scootentole would like to thank again Scooter Center for their continuous support !
We will be waiting for you on the 8th of June in Marcillat for the 14th Challenge Scootentole 
 
The Challenge Scootentole would like to thank again Scooter Center for their continuous support !
We will be waiting for you on the 8th of June in Marcillat for the 14th Challenge Scootentole http://www.germanscooterforum.de/topic/260697-14th-challenge-scootentole-marcillat-june-8th-2013/

article : Scooter center blog
 

 
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