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		<title>By: EMPED (EV) ELECTRIC VEHICLES</title>
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		<dc:creator>EMPED (EV) ELECTRIC VEHICLES</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great Story,

It is high time Americans supplement their short-range use of cars on days when the weather is pleasant.  Don&#039;t forget cost with value although electric vehicles have high initial cost, but the ROI is in the .007 cents per mile operation cost and zero-emissions and the wear and tear on your vehicle by parking you gas vehicle on the bays you opt to use your Electric Scooter or bicycle. You can drive your old gas-guzzler when the weather permits or basically when it’s too dreary or otherwise too hospitable to EMBRACE your world with your Green EMPED EV

A fun filled and spiritually exhilarating way to see your world EMPED SCOOTERS offer high sustainable electric transportation at affordable prices 40% cheaper than vectrix with LifeP04 and their light electric bicycles and beach cruisers also cannot be beat in quality or value.  EMPOWER you world with EMPED ELECTRIC VEHICLES please include them on your list of domestic suppliers of quality electric scooters and bicycles that can have you offsetting your carbon footprint inexpensively today.

Faster than Vectrix

WEIGHTS VERSUS POWER
 
The EMPED EV Line of bikes weighs 285 lbs to 305 lbs.  The Vectrix weighs 515 lbs. It takes more power to move more weight. That extra 210 lb. of Vectrix weight cuts range and acceleration while making the bike harder to handle and slower stopping.

Vectrix claims a faster &quot;62 mph&quot; top speed than these models.  But that is still not fast enough to keep up with the 64 mph EMPED EMOTO 5.0Li  (about half the price of a Vectrix or EnertiaBike).

Additionally, the EMPED EV bikes have the largest diameter disks for 20% more swept area of braking.

WARRANTY- Compare the EMPED EV two-year warranty to: ZAP, ZEV, AND X-TREME BRAND SCOOTERS has only 30 days.  Zap has only 6 months. 

Only the $10,000 Vectrix has a comparable warranty.  

If the company will not trust their product enough to warranty it, why should you trust it?

Quality (Sustainability) - No one can match EMPED EV for low replacement parts cost. New frame $200, Motor Controller $395, Complete painted bodywork ready to install $150.00. 

You can get the parts you need at a price you can afford if you need. 

Also EMPED EV  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.empedscooters.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt; have available 36 month Extended Service Plan (ESP) which covers you for wear items and gives you discounts for all future upgrades and warranties your EMPED EV for a full 36 months.  The longest warranty available in the LEV category.&lt;/a&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great Story,</p>
<p>It is high time Americans supplement their short-range use of cars on days when the weather is pleasant.  Don&#8217;t forget cost with value although electric vehicles have high initial cost, but the ROI is in the .007 cents per mile operation cost and zero-emissions and the wear and tear on your vehicle by parking you gas vehicle on the bays you opt to use your Electric Scooter or bicycle. You can drive your old gas-guzzler when the weather permits or basically when it’s too dreary or otherwise too hospitable to EMBRACE your world with your Green EMPED EV</p>
<p>A fun filled and spiritually exhilarating way to see your world EMPED SCOOTERS offer high sustainable electric transportation at affordable prices 40% cheaper than vectrix with LifeP04 and their light electric bicycles and beach cruisers also cannot be beat in quality or value.  EMPOWER you world with EMPED ELECTRIC VEHICLES please include them on your list of domestic suppliers of quality electric scooters and bicycles that can have you offsetting your carbon footprint inexpensively today.</p>
<p>Faster than Vectrix</p>
<p>WEIGHTS VERSUS POWER</p>
<p>The EMPED EV Line of bikes weighs 285 lbs to 305 lbs.  The Vectrix weighs 515 lbs. It takes more power to move more weight. That extra 210 lb. of Vectrix weight cuts range and acceleration while making the bike harder to handle and slower stopping.</p>
<p>Vectrix claims a faster &#8220;62 mph&#8221; top speed than these models.  But that is still not fast enough to keep up with the 64 mph EMPED EMOTO 5.0Li  (about half the price of a Vectrix or EnertiaBike).</p>
<p>Additionally, the EMPED EV bikes have the largest diameter disks for 20% more swept area of braking.</p>
<p>WARRANTY- Compare the EMPED EV two-year warranty to: ZAP, ZEV, AND X-TREME BRAND SCOOTERS has only 30 days.  Zap has only 6 months. </p>
<p>Only the $10,000 Vectrix has a comparable warranty.  </p>
<p>If the company will not trust their product enough to warranty it, why should you trust it?</p>
<p>Quality (Sustainability) &#8211; No one can match EMPED EV for low replacement parts cost. New frame $200, Motor Controller $395, Complete painted bodywork ready to install $150.00. </p>
<p>You can get the parts you need at a price you can afford if you need. </p>
<p>Also EMPED EV  <a href="http://www.empedscooters.com" rel="nofollow" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.empedscooters.com?referer=');"> have available 36 month Extended Service Plan (ESP) which covers you for wear items and gives you discounts for all future upgrades and warranties your EMPED EV for a full 36 months.  The longest warranty available in the LEV category.</a></p>
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		<title>By: Gss</title>
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		<dc:creator>Gss</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You can build your own e-bike  that goes 35 mph for $1200 with long-lasting lifepo4 batteries including.  $750 without the batteries.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can build your own e-bike  that goes 35 mph for $1200 with long-lasting lifepo4 batteries including.  $750 without the batteries.</p>
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		<title>By: E Rider</title>
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		<dc:creator>E Rider</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hello

You should look into EMPED SCOOTERS I  bought one early in the summer I get to ride mine often already clocked 1500 Km which doesn&#039;t sound like much but on the island that I am on Statia (St Lucia)  its all I need &amp; more.  I have the EMPED ePed 4.0 Li  a 4000 watt model from an US Manufacturer who also offer hi end electric mountain bikes.  My top speed is over 110 kph or 60mph.  With a standard 2 year warranty &amp; a extended warranty (ESP) like Bestbuy hopefully next year they can be included.

Electric scooter &amp; electric bike are tge future I can&#039;t say enough about how much I love my EMPED ePed

e Ryder!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello</p>
<p>You should look into EMPED SCOOTERS I  bought one early in the summer I get to ride mine often already clocked 1500 Km which doesn&#8217;t sound like much but on the island that I am on Statia (St Lucia)  its all I need &amp; more.  I have the EMPED ePed 4.0 Li  a 4000 watt model from an US Manufacturer who also offer hi end electric mountain bikes.  My top speed is over 110 kph or 60mph.  With a standard 2 year warranty &amp; a extended warranty (ESP) like Bestbuy hopefully next year they can be included.</p>
<p>Electric scooter &amp; electric bike are tge future I can&#8217;t say enough about how much I love my EMPED ePed</p>
<p>e Ryder!</p>
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		<title>By: ron</title>
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		<dc:creator>ron</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>where can I find instructions on over-riding the governor on a veloteq?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>where can I find instructions on over-riding the governor on a veloteq?</p>
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		<title>By: John</title>
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		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:43:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Jim, Hal, Justin, Dennis

You can also check out www.Daymak.com. The sell and E-bike called the &quot;Smart&quot; bike. Range is 50 miles with two battery system. Not sure of the quality although I hear they honour the warranty. I still recommend the Veloteq for quality.

John</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jim, Hal, Justin, Dennis</p>
<p>You can also check out <a href="http://www.Daymak.com" rel="nofollow" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.Daymak.com?referer=');">http://www.Daymak.com</a>. The sell and E-bike called the &#8220;Smart&#8221; bike. Range is 50 miles with two battery system. Not sure of the quality although I hear they honour the warranty. I still recommend the Veloteq for quality.</p>
<p>John</p>
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		<title>By: John</title>
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		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:48:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Jim

You will have no problems with the Veloteq. Mine goes about 40 miles on a full charge including hills because it charges the batteries while coasting. They also have a built in transmission for quick starts and tackling hills. If you want more info you can contact Peter Steinke at info@golectric.com. They are governed for a top speed of 32 km/hr. This makes them legal in Canada without a license, insurance or plates. The governor can be over-ridden for a top speed of 36 km/hr but this will reduce the milage slightly.

Dennis

You may want to check out these bikes as well. They are good quality and I know they sell them in the states out of Texas.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jim</p>
<p>You will have no problems with the Veloteq. Mine goes about 40 miles on a full charge including hills because it charges the batteries while coasting. They also have a built in transmission for quick starts and tackling hills. If you want more info you can contact Peter Steinke at <a href="mailto:info@golectric.com">info@golectric.com</a>. They are governed for a top speed of 32 km/hr. This makes them legal in Canada without a license, insurance or plates. The governor can be over-ridden for a top speed of 36 km/hr but this will reduce the milage slightly.</p>
<p>Dennis</p>
<p>You may want to check out these bikes as well. They are good quality and I know they sell them in the states out of Texas.</p>
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		<title>By: Dennis</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dennis</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If you want an absolute lemon, no QC, no product support, and a loss of $1200 to $1800, here&#039;s your guy.  No vendetta.  Just personal experience.

http://www.greenscooters.net/</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want an absolute lemon, no QC, no product support, and a loss of $1200 to $1800, here&#8217;s your guy.  No vendetta.  Just personal experience.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.greenscooters.net/" rel="nofollow" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.greenscooters.net/?referer=');">http://www.greenscooters.net/</a></p>
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		<title>By: Dennis</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dennis</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I purchased a mid-level scooter from Green Scooters.com.  After speaking with Mark, the distributor in Gresham, OR., I was confident that it was a reliable machine.  Boy, was I wrong!!! He not only fails to stand behind the product, but the scooter eats batteries.  Have had two sets fail in four months, even though I&#039;m diligent in recharging.  If anyone is considering a purchase from this company, e-mail me, and I can send you a litany of documented problems that I&#039;ve encountered with this product and company.  When contacted, Mark said he would have to send the issue to his factory in China to get it resolved.  Two months.....nothing.

It&#039;s rip offs like these that are casting a dim light on electrics, and reputable internet sellers.  Hope nobody else gets ripped off from this guy.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I purchased a mid-level scooter from Green Scooters.com.  After speaking with Mark, the distributor in Gresham, OR., I was confident that it was a reliable machine.  Boy, was I wrong!!! He not only fails to stand behind the product, but the scooter eats batteries.  Have had two sets fail in four months, even though I&#8217;m diligent in recharging.  If anyone is considering a purchase from this company, e-mail me, and I can send you a litany of documented problems that I&#8217;ve encountered with this product and company.  When contacted, Mark said he would have to send the issue to his factory in China to get it resolved.  Two months&#8230;..nothing.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s rip offs like these that are casting a dim light on electrics, and reputable internet sellers.  Hope nobody else gets ripped off from this guy.</p>
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		<title>By: Jim Manville</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jim Manville</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 02:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Mike Zev,

I checked out some of the scooters at tradingcompany.com.  Everything seemed to be conditional on buying at least 2 scooters.  I only need one.  Am I missing something?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike Zev,</p>
<p>I checked out some of the scooters at tradingcompany.com.  Everything seemed to be conditional on buying at least 2 scooters.  I only need one.  Am I missing something?</p>
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		<title>By: Jim Manville</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jim Manville</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 02:05:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>John,

I went to the Veloteq site and had several questions.

How accurate is the mileage claim?  Is it really 35 miles or is that based on ideal conditions (perfectly level track, 140-lb rider, no wind, no rain, etc.)

I didn&#039;t see anything about the top speeds for the scooters?  What is your experience and which one do you own?

How easily does it handle the hills? 

There also didn&#039;t seem to be any prices attached to the various scooters.  It just gave a range of between $1900-2100.  Accurate?

Aloha and thanks for your help.  I am kind of fed up with my scooter at this time although it was a blast for about a  year and a three-quarters.  Maybe the ocean air is hard on the components, giving it the benefit of the doubt.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>John,</p>
<p>I went to the Veloteq site and had several questions.</p>
<p>How accurate is the mileage claim?  Is it really 35 miles or is that based on ideal conditions (perfectly level track, 140-lb rider, no wind, no rain, etc.)</p>
<p>I didn&#8217;t see anything about the top speeds for the scooters?  What is your experience and which one do you own?</p>
<p>How easily does it handle the hills? </p>
<p>There also didn&#8217;t seem to be any prices attached to the various scooters.  It just gave a range of between $1900-2100.  Accurate?</p>
<p>Aloha and thanks for your help.  I am kind of fed up with my scooter at this time although it was a blast for about a  year and a three-quarters.  Maybe the ocean air is hard on the components, giving it the benefit of the doubt.</p>
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