Piaggio MP3 Hybrid: world's first plug-in hybrid scooter gets 141mpg

When the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid goes on sale next year it will become not only the first plug-in hybrid scooter to reach production, but also one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles ever made. It achieves its incredibly frugal consumption — up to 141mpg — thanks to a parallel hybrid system similar to that used by the Toyota Prius. Combining a 125cc four-stroke engine with an electric motor, the leaning three-wheeler is capable of operating on either power source alone or with the two combined for increased performance. But, that’s only part of the story; the MP3 Hybrid could be the first plug-in hybrid vehicle — bike or car — to enter mass production anywhere in the world. Click through for more information, or click the image above for the gallery.

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