Gas prices are still stupid, right?  We know you want to liberate yourself but aren’t quite sure how to do it.  Well, the vehicle highlighted in this post won’t be for everyone, yet it does put a smile on our faces.  Here are the requirements:

1. Less than 50 miles driving per day.

2. No need to go over 55 mph.

3. Live in a dry, temperate climate.

4. A helmet.

5. An adventurous side.

That’s right, folks, we’re talking about an electric moped.  This moped, however, packs quite a punch.  It has a top speed of 55 mph, an estimated range of more than 70 miles (it probably won’t make this mark at high speeds), an expected battery life of 7 - 10 years, and is a ton of fun to drive.  Being 100% electric, you could throw some solar panels or a wind turbine up and be driving for free for as long as the bike lasts you.  Can anyone say freedom from petrol?  It is just too bad a vehicle like this won’t see wider adoption because of silly stuff like lugging the kids around or getting to work dry, but hey, at least some people could convert.

Oh, you want to know what it is?

XM-3500 LI Electric Moped

With a price tag of around $4000 you could trade your car in tomorrow and be saving thousands of gallons and, consequently, thousands of dollars.