France is all set to go green. The French car companies Renault and Peugeot-Citroen are working independently with the power company Electricite de France (EdF), together with support from the government are soon heading for release of a squadron of their hybrid cars on to the roads in France. While Peugeot-Citroen will encourage the production of plug-in electric vehicles, Renault on the other hand will improve the charging infrastructure of these vehicles.

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Industrial designer Nina Augustsson’s new green vehicle, an electric moped for the disabled is like a bout of fresh air among the cheaper by the dozen kind of electric mopeds flooding the market. Her moped, designed alongwith a classmate Reza Tajik is both chic and eco-friendly. It’s called Colisa Electric Moped. The vehicle is based on an existing model – Pernova’s Sportster SE. Colisa derives its name from an orange aquarium fish truly reflecting the environment-friendliness and natural spirit!

Its attributes are:
·   A light metal frame,
·   Fixed wind screen and rear view mirrors,
·   Seat that can be rotated,
·   Arm rests that can be folded-up,
·   A rain shelter which can be stored in a cylinder provided at backside, when not in use and
·   A comfy seat that is fit for both short women & tall men.

What more can you ask from an electric-moped? Colisa is definitely style and comfort blended into one!

Via NinaPa