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Electric cars and scooters gaining popularity in China - Would you drive one?
Posted: 04.19.2012 at 11:52 AM
Megan Coleman

Megan Coleman anchors the 5:00p, 5:30p, and 6:00p newcasts on WSTM/NBC and serves as News Content Manager for the CNY Central media group.

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Small, affordable three-wheel electric cars and scooters are gaining popularity in densely-populated cities in China, especially in the capital of Beijing.

Owners currently do not need a license for the electric scooters because it isn't classified as a car in China. They're able to use the city's main bike lanes and avoid the infamous traffic jams.

The special scooters cost between $645 and $1,400.

The Chinese government is pushing the sales of electric vehicles, especially more traditional cars. It wants to have one million of them on the streets by 2015.

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Information courtesy of NBC News

What do you think about electric cars and scooters? Would you drive one? Why or why not? Leave your thoughts below.

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