Daily Greenz #148

As an eco-conscious commuter, you’d like to trade in your car for a bicycle, but your office is just a little too far to pedal your way there every morning.  Meet the Vectrix, the first high-performance electric motorcycle in the world and an attractive option for the eco-friendly.  As a zero-emission vehicle, it goes as fast as 62 mph and accelerates from 0-50 in less than 7 seconds flat.  Running out of steam?  Simply plug into a standard 110V outlet and recharge, allowing you to travel 35-55 miles per charge.  Its sleek design isn’t bad on the eyes, either, and gives you the freedom to zip in and out of traffic, leaving frustrating traffic jams behind.  Considering that the average American commutes approximately 12 miles to work every day, the Vectrix is a perfect option to save both funds and the environment. Its most attractive feature?  An affordable price tag of $11,000.  Visit www.vectrix.com to find a dealer near you.

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Daily Greenz #119

The Tear Drop Bike looks like it belongs in a museum - pretty to look at, but not much good for anything besides aesthetic beauty.  What if we were to tell you that this baby actually works, that this cross between a bicycle and motorbike is a veritable work of aerodynamic genius?  Engineer Josh Hadar uses a range of strong materials, such as hand-spun aluminum, metal, and glass to create his designs from scratch.  The sleek and simple lines aren’t just for show – they take into account the way aerodynamics work with body mechanics for the best performance.  Far from being a gas-guzzling nightmare, this cruiser has a small, hand-blown glass fuel tank that only kicks in when you get tired of pedaling.  It can only be engaged for a short while, as this bike relies mostly on human power to operate.  His custom creations take three months to complete and cost between $12,000 to $35,000, depending on the features you choose.  It may be a sizeable investment, but if you’re a committed bicyclist who wants to ride around in eco-style, you may want to check out his designs at hadarmetaldesign.com/.

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