| With today's gas prices it is no wonder that the Vespa | | | | other state's adopted the same strict emission laws |
| is making a remarkable return. What is a Vespa you | | | | themselves, Vespa left the United States in 1985. |
| may be asking? The Vespa (Italian for wasp) is a | | | | With two new models introduced, that are |
| sleek Italian motor scooter made by Piaggio since 1946. | | | | environmentally friendly and fuel efficient the Piaggio |
| Piaggio is an Italian based company. | | | | built Vespa returned to the United States in the year |
| The Vespa's resurgence can be attributed to the rising | | | | 2000. The ET2 model replaced the usual mineral oil |
| cost of gas. Also suburbanites looking for something | | | | with a synthetic oil which meant they emitted less |
| different to entertain their weekends and for | | | | smoke while driving. This model can reach 40 mph and |
| commuters who are tired of filling their gas guzzling | | | | can get up to 60 miles to the gallon. |
| vehicles. | | | | The second model, the ET4 allows for a clean burning |
| The Vespa was first introduced to the United States in | | | | motor by lubricating it's engine much like a car engine is |
| 1951, They were a mini-boon to the scooter market | | | | lubricated. This model has a more explosive |
| place back then. Unfortunately California's strict | | | | acceleration and can hit speeds of up to 60 mph. The |
| environmental laws challenged their emissions. After | | | | ET4 can get up to 45 miles to the gallon. |