Electric get about

Aw, isn't it cute!  This is the GEM e2, an urban electric get-about vehicle which is made by the Polaris people who make the ATVs.  It does come with doors, hard or soft, and various back carry racks and containers, and you can plug it in anywhere. With a 35 mile range, one charge would keep people like the Phactors in business for a normal work week. And that is the point, us urban dwellers don't actually go very far, but sometimes public transportation just doesn't work in terms of convenience, times, and routes. At any rate, Mrs. Phactor is planning to get an electric car for her next vehicle. Oh, and just wait until you see the limo (GEM e6)!  HT to Treehugger.

Hybrid pedal electric vehicle

Oh, TPP would really like one of these little fellows - a Twike.  This is a pretty clever electric vehicle that uses pedal power to charge batteries and extend your cruising range.  For those of us who only do short distance commuting and errands, this could be a real winner.