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Ganja Ninja Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-21-09 01:29 PM
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Vectrix closes shop on electric motorcycles
Edited on Tue Jul-21-09 01:30 PM by Ganja Ninja
Middletown, R.I.-based Vectrix (AIM:VRX) is preparing to file for bankruptcy after disappointing sales of its high-performance electric motorcycles.

The startup said it has laid off all but essential staff as it pursues options, including sale of the company and financing, according to a release to investors last week. If unsuccessful at those efforts, the company plans to file for bankruptcy within three weeks.

The release from Vectrix blames the credit crunch and lack of consumer spending on bigger ticket retail purchases.

"The company has made every effort to reduce costs and conserve cash, but market conditions continue to be difficult and the results of sales have been very disappointing," the release said.

http://www.cleantech.com/news/4730/vectrix-closes-shop-electric-motorc

If there's one company we ought to be bailing out it these guys.
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Greyskye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-21-09 06:47 PM
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1. At least these guys are still in business:
http://www.electricmotorsport.com/store/ems_electric_motorcycles.php

I was seriously thinking about getting one of these for a commuter vehicle, until being laid off made that a moot point. :shrug:

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IDemo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-21-09 06:59 PM
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2. If you have the space, time, and inclination, why not build your own?
This guy claims a total cost under $3k for this project:

http://www.electricmotion.org/

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