For many in Texas, ice isn't a common sight, unless its in a …
In a move to increase water conservation, there’s a new law …
Advertisement
Austin Energy offers rebates for 2-wheel electric vehicles
E-bikes, Segways could ease congestion
Updated: Tuesday, 23 Oct 2012, 5:36 PM CDT
Published : Tuesday, 23 Oct 2012, 2:28 PM CDT
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin Energy is hitting the road.
The city-owned electric company said Tuesday that it is offering rebates of up to $300 to residents who buy two-wheel electric vehicles for use in their daily commute.
Austin Energy is making the rebates a regular part of its energy-saving offers and has expanded the incentives to include electric bikes, scooters, mopeds, motorcycles and Segways, the utility said.
"The common trait for all these two-wheel vehicles is that they are all propelled with an electric motor," Austin Energy said in a news release.
Some of the vehicles, like electric bicycles, use human and electric power. Others, like the motorcycle, use 100 percent electric power and don't need to be pedaled.
AE's incentives will vary depending on the price of the vehicle and the mileage range per charge.
"Choosing electricity as a transportation fuel lowers the amount of pollutants into the air by 98 percent compared to gas-powered automobiles," AE said. "Two-wheel electric vehicles also provide a convenient option for driving at a large work campus, parks, universities and downtown commutes. The vehicles also decrease maintenance costs associated with automobiles."
Purchases must be made through an Austin Energy-approved dealership. Here's the list:
Alien Scooters
1122-B South Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 447-4220
info@alienscooters.com
www.alienscooters.com
Electric Avenue Scooters
4616 Triangle Ave., Suite 403
Austin, Texas 78751
(512) 796-0301
Mark.s@electricavenuescooters.com
www.electricavenuescooters.com
R Martin Limited
2125B Goodrich Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 476-0500
admin@rmartinbikes.com
www.electricbikedistributor.com
Rocket Electrics
1608 E. Riverside Dr
Austin
(512) 442-2453
nicolezinn@rocketelectrics.com
www.rocketelectrics.com
Academy Sports & Outdoors
801 E. William Cannon, #103
Austin, Texas 78745
(512) 486-6000
www.Academy.com
Academy Sports & Outdoors
7513 North IH-35
Austin, Texas 78752
(512) 407-6310
www.Academy.com
Academy Sports & Outdoors
12250 Research Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78759
(512) 506-6000
www.Academy.com
Academy Sports & Outdoors
5400 Brodie Lane, Suite 100
Sunset Valley, TX 78745
(512) 891-4240
www.Academy.com
Dealerships are subject to change at any time.
Opinions that are derogatory, attack other users or are offensive in nature may be removed. KXAN is not responsible for the content posted in this comment section. We reserve the right to remove any offensive or off-topic remark or thread. To mark a comment for review by a moderator, click "Report Abuse."
Email This
Print This
View Story on a Single PageAdvertisement
- No Stories Available
Advertisement
Advertisement