How would you like to have a scooter which runs on electricity, so does not pollute the air and can be folded and carried with you? You save money on gas and parking and it will help make your commuting easier as well.

Even better the XO2 folding electric scooter charges in only two hours and has a range of 60-100 miles which enhances its appeal. It is available in three versions, the XO2-50 which is the basic model, XO2-50 SP which is the sports version and the XO2-125, which is more powerful.

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Its just not cars and heavy vehicles that cause emission, scooters which may be diminutive but are not exactly traditionally eco-friendly, so there has been a big investment by manufacturers in trying to produce them so they are more conducive to the environment – so a big push in electricity powered scooters.

There are many countries where people use scooters a great deal to commute. They are easy to maneuver and while the initial outlay is low, the running cost, too, is much less than that of cars. However, most scooters run on petrol which comes from a non-renewable source. Not exactly eco-friendly.

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Vehicle makers are going all out to manufacture environmentally friendly vehicles whether they are cars, motorcycles, scooters, boats or trucks. They may be running on electricity or gas or be hybrids so that they can move at higher speeds and have a greater range. Let us not forget that all personal transport vehicles guzzle a great deal of fuel, release carbon dioxide emissions and further pollute the atmosphere.

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When a vehicle’s life is over, it ends up in that dark place where autos are wrecked after salvageable parts are removed from them. Have you ever thought what happens to the junked pieces? Wonder no more.<!–more–>

Armando Ramirez decided to recycle various parts from autos into intricate and interesting chess pieces. Each piece is meticulously designed and if you a chess player or collector this chess set can be an inimitable addition to your collection. These heavy and unusually designed pieces can enliven a chess game even further.

Would you believe that each chess set is individually designed? In these days of modern assembly line manufacture this one is all set to become a collector’s item. And to think it is made from auto parts which would otherwise have found their way into some landfill! Just goes to show what imagination coupled with hard work can do. This chess set is not only for the eco-friendly consumer but also for the chess aficionado.

Chrysler has recently launched the GreenEcoMobility (GEM) electric peapod shaped car soon. This cute looking vehicle is powered six 12 volt flooded electrolyte batteries and is a zero emission car.

Dubbed as the neighborhood car, it is not meant for long drives as it can go for only 30 miles on a single charge. It can only reach a top speed of 25 mph. So basically it is meant to be used for very short distances and would be great for kids who are of legal driving age to wander around in the neighborhood.

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Whiz around in this super cool Supermoto Street Bike and without fear of damaging the environment either. This is super environmentally friendly as it runs on electricity. It is touted as being street legal and road ready as well.

It just needs an electric charge for it to zoom at speeds of up to 70 mph for 60 miles before needing another charge. The manufacturer has used advanced technology to make this bike for greater efficiency, comfort, faster acceleration and also designed a great suspension and brake system. Running it is extremely reasonable, so the initial outlay can be quickly recovered.

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Among car manufacturers who are jumping on the green bandwagon to appeal to the eco-aware consumer is Toyota. The Prius is Toyota’s latest offering in its bigger and more spacious avatar. It gives better mileage and is more fuel efficient.

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Imagine you are driving and your car battery goes dead? What do you do? If you had the foresight you would have equipped yourself with the solar car battery charger. This uses solar power to prevent your batter from going fully flat.

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We know that cars consume fuel and unless they are electricity driven or hybrid, they also pollute the air thanks to the carbon dioxide and other gas emissions. They contribute to global warming as well. Even though the environmentally friendly car is not far off, this one presents a new learning curve.

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How great is that – waste products from the manufacture of alcohol can now help run your vehicles. It is a little bit into the future, though. But a start has already been made: Sierra Nevada Brewery, which makes pale ale, barlywine, port, stout and lagers, and is the 10th largest microbrewery in the US, has gone green with a vengeance.

It uses green suppliers, materials which are biodegradable and recyclable, alternative energy from the sun and deals with its waste so that it leaves virtually no environmental footprint. The waste got from their alcohol products is converted into ethanol fuel which is powering its own fleet of vehicles.

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