Zagato VOLPE
Zagato, the famed Italian design and engineering firm, recently showcased its VOLPE concept. Powered by a single natural gas engine (CH4) and two electrical motors located in the rear wheels, the VOLPE can reach top speeds of 40 mph and seats two. With its size comparable to a motorcycle, the concept is designed to be used for zipping around congested big cities and can be plugged into your outlet for charging afterwards. If only we could get CH4 at our local gas stations, then things like this would make a whole lot more sense.
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