and are vehicles with two or three wheels that use motors to attain locomotion.
Generally, the source of power for the motor has been batteries, but development in fuel cell technology has created several prototypes.
Advantages and disadvantages
and are rising in popularity because of higher gasoline prices. Battery technology is gradually improving making this form of transportation more practical.
Advantages of over gasoline power:
1.The fuel costs for power are approximately 25% the cost of gasoline power (US, mid-2008; see car, "Running costs" for the calculation)
2. Nearly silent.
1.The fuel costs for power are approximately 25% the cost of gasoline power (US, mid-2008; see car, "Running costs" for the calculation)
2. Nearly silent.
3.Environmental friendly (no exhausted gases at point of use)
4.Using grid power to charge batteries causes less pollution than gasoline ; the amount of emissions caused depends on the sources of the electricity used.
4.Using grid power to charge batteries causes less pollution than gasoline ; the amount of emissions caused depends on the sources of the electricity used.
5.No trips needed to a gas station-- can be recharged at home.
6. Lower maintenance costs and fewer maintenance activities; for example, there is no need to change the oil. 7.Can be ridden indoors.
Disadvantages:
1.Up front costs are higher than for a comparable gasoline powered motorcycle or scooter.
1.Up front costs are higher than for a comparable gasoline powered motorcycle or scooter.
2.Shorter range before refueling.
3.Longer "fill up" or recharge time.
4.Lower maximum speed at similar price points.
5. power outlets are often not conveniently located near streets or driveways. It is often difficult or impossible to bring the battery into an apartment, for example, for recharging.
6.Battery capacity can be as low as 20% on a cold winter day with -20 °C (lead battery)