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When powered solely by the petrol engine the MP3 is slower than other 125 cm 3 machines due to its weight: 249 kg (549 lb) compared with 208 kg (459 lb) for the petrol-only model. [11] In June 2010 Piaggio launched the 300 plug-in Hybrid variant with the 278 cm 3 Quasar Euro 3 engine. [12] All MP3 Hybrid versions were discontinued in 2017.
The new plug-in hybrid version of the Piaggio MP3 will be equipped with a 125 cc petrol engine and electric motor, which offers about 60 km/L (141 mpg ‑US) and travels 21 km (13 mi) using battery power alone. This machine could be out in 2009. [30] Piaggio/Vespa are also developing hybrid electric scooters.
Piaggio MP3. During World War II, Cushman made the Model 39, a three-wheeled utility scooter with a large storage bin between the front wheels. They sold 606 to the US military during the war. [69] The Piaggio MP3 and Yamaha Tricity are modern tilting three-wheeled scooters. Unlike most motorcycle trikes, they are reverse trikes, with two front ...
1934 Morgan Super Sports with Matchless engine Ariel 2.25 HP Tricycle. List of motorized trikes is a list of motorized tricycles also called trikes, and sometimes considered cars. There are three typical configurations: motorized bicycle with sidecar; two wheels in the rear, one in the front (aka trike); and two in front, one in the rear (aka ...
The Wankel engine is a type of internal combustion engine using an eccentric rotary design to convert pressure into rotating motion. All parts rotate consistently in one direction, as opposed to the common reciprocating piston engine, which has pistons violently changing direction. It is also known as a rotary engine.
Yamaha has also developed a hybrid concept motorcycle called Gen-Ryu. It uses a 600 cc engine and an additional electric motor. [56] Piaggio MP3 Hybrid uses a 125 cc engine and an additional 2.4 kW motor. [57]
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Piaggio NRG; Manufacturer: Piaggio: Production: 1994–2020: Assembly: Pontedera, Italy: Predecessor: Piaggio Quartz: Class: Scooter: Engine: 49 cc (3.0 cu in) two stroke, single, air-or liquid-cooled with a Dell'Orto or Weber carburetor or direct fuel injection (mc3 PureJet, NRG Power PureJet) Bore / stroke: 40.0 mm × 39.3 mm (1.57 in × 1.55 ...