H.C.C. Sustainable Transport Strategy 2009-2014
The Hobart City Council currently has a draft Sustainable Transport Strategy open for comment until 1 March 2010. Refer their website: http://www.hobartcity.com.au/HCC/STANDARD/PC_1527.html for details. We will be sending comments prior to 1st March. Should you wish to put your comments through Lenah Links, please email lenahlinks@gmail.com by Thursday 1.
Two Lenah Valley residents now each own a Vectrix motorcycle. The Vectrix VX-1 is a 100% plug-in electric bike that produces zero emissions. Its top speed is 100 kph (0–60 kph in about 4 seconds) with a range of about 60 km between charges. Running cost is roughly 1 cent per kilometre. Hobart City Council is installing charging points in the Central and Salamanca carparks, and the owners are in discussion with the people at Motor Registry about cheap registration incentives.
The owners are keen to raise awareness about the potential for electric vehicles in Tassie, so if you think likewise (or if you’d like to check out the bikes) drop Bruce a line at bruce.ransley@impress-cc.com.au or 6278 8115.