New zero emissions scooter that recharges from home socket launches in September according to Yamaha Japan

"The 240,000 yen “smart minimal commuter”
EC-03 is zero-emission and super-quiet...
Its maximum cruising range on a single charge is technically 43 kilometers...The scooter, which recharges from a regular home socket, goes on sale in September in Tokyo and nationwide in October."



Source:Yamaha offers electric scooters for green errands
Associated Press
Japan Today
Friday 30th July, 2010
http://www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/yamaha-offers-electric-scooters-for-green-errands



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