www.scootelectric.co.uk
ScootElectric: Commuting that doesn't cost
the earth
Congestion, pollution, noise, the rising cost of fuel...it's not exactly a
barrel of laughs getting around town these days, not if you travel by car
or public transport. Thankfully, there is another way.
ScootElectric is a pioneering UK company that sells a range of clean and
quiet zero-emission electric scooters. Our efforts to improve air quality
are recognised by the UK Government, sustainability groups and carbon
reduction/climate change programmes.
Electric scooters are the antidote to the stresses of urban commuting and
will help you rediscover the joy of just getting from A to B.
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They are perfect for
college and university campuses, and ScootElectric is pleased to offer
discounted rates for teachers, students or anyone who works in the
education sector. Call 01206 233180, quoting Educational Infomat, for
more details.
Nearly all ScootElectric's scooters are full-size moped-style
machines, like a Vespa only with a plug instead of a petrol tank. None
of the noise or smell but all of the practicality and convenience and
certainly no lack of style.
Top speed on an
electric scooter is up to 35mph - fast enough to keep pace with the
flow of city traffic - and because of their low centre of gravity,
they're a dream to ride. For insurance, they are classified as
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Power comes from
whisper-quiet electric motors and rechargeable batteries that are sealed
and completely maintenance-free. To 'refuel', you simply pull the plug
from under the seat and connect it to a normal 13-amp socket.
The cost works out at less than 10p from empty to full, and that's enough
juice to last anything up to 50 miles, depending on the model. Imagine
that: scooters that can achieve the equivalent of more than 1,500 miles to
the gallon!
If you want to be truly 'green' about it, you can always source your
electricity from a ‘renewables’ specialist such as Good Energy, whose
power comes principally from wind farms around the UK.
Just think of the tonnes of carbon you could be saving over a year by
switching out of your car for selected journeys, not to mention the other
pollutants that are contributing to the alarming rise in breathing-related
illnesses in the UK.
Electric scooters have major advantages over their petrol-powered
counterparts: There are no gears (just a throttle that you twist and off
you go); no transmission; no fuel pump; no carburettor; no spark plugs; no
pistons; no radiator and no combustion.
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They are amazingly
cheap to run, saving you money on petrol, parts, maintenance, road tax
(e-scooters are zero-rated) and in London the dreaded congestion
charge.
In many places,
including railway stations, you can park them for free and often right
next to the ticket office, saving even more time.
As an added bonus, some ScootElectric models, including the
three-wheel SWAP Trike, already qualify for a £200 grant from the
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ScootElectric's machines
range from the aluminium-bodied Helio, which has the looks of a futuristic
bicycle, to the Domino's Pizza-approved Cargo Scooter, which can carry a
75kg payload for up to 50 miles and more.
ScootElectric also sells retro models, like the elegant Magic and the
chrome-rich EVT168, which evoke the glorious Mod era.
Visit our website to see all the models in our range.
BENEFITS OF E-RIDING
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No petrol, no exhaust
fumes, no smell
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Extremely quiet
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Relaxing to ride
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Virtually
maintenance-free
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Exempt from road tax
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Exempt from
congestion charge
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Equivalent of 1,000+
mpg
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£200 Government grant
on some models
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| DID YOU
KNOW? |
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Journey times can be cut
by 40-60% travelling by scooter.
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Five scooters can be
parked in the same space one car would occupy.
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Road transport
contributes 22% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. In London, it is
estimated to account for around 80% of air pollution.
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The typical car emits one
pound of carbon dioxide for every mile travelled. So a standard vehicle
will produce roughly its own weight in CO2 in just 6,000 miles.
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Three in five car trips
are less than five miles; one in four are less than two miles.
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The average distance
travelled to work by UK commuters is 8.5 miles - well within the range
of an electric scooter.
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Two-stroke internal
combustion engines emit about eight times more pollution than cars.
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Between 12,000 and 24,000
premature deaths occur annually in the UK due to air pollution. This
compares to around 3,500 road accident deaths each year.
QUOTE UNQUOTE
“There is no cheaper way to travel: shoe leather is more expensive”
Country Life
“Smooth and simple to ride…a breath of fresh air – literally”
London Metro
“Completely quiet, zero emissions and idiot-proof. Should prove a big hit
with city commuters.”
The Times
“Looks that will make your knees buckle and surprisingly nippy.”
The Sun
“Easy on the eye and perfectly suited for zipping around the city”
Esquire
“Cheap to run and a martyr to the environment”
Daily Telegraph
“Take one for a spin and you will realise just how much noise there is on
a busy city street”
Company Car
“Riding an electric scooter is quite an experience in itself, especially
if you’re used to the frenetic buzzing of a two-stroke. It’s much more
relaxing”
Twist and Go
“Could prove the answer to your transport problems as well as helping you
to save the planet”
Cambridge Evening News
“A clean, cheap and reliable alternative to cars”
Western Mail
“A great buy for anybody who needs convenient, eco-friendly transport”
(SWAP)
Bristol Evening Post
“Reliable and practical with no maintenance needed”
Essex Chronicle
“Refreshingly quiet and relaxing to ride”
Sevenoaks Chronicle
“Nippy, beautifully uncomplicated to ride and astonishingly quiet"
East Anglian Daily Times
INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH SCOOTELECTRIC?
ScootElectric is on the lookout for talent in the field of battery, motor
and controller technology. We are also happy to receive ideas on scooter
design. Feel free to contact us at
jobs@scootelectric.co.uk
www.scootelectric.co.uk
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