Vespanomics™ Fact Sheet
Vespanomics (Vés pá näm íks) n.
| Meaning: the ecological, economic, and personal satisfaction one achieves after buying a Vespa scooter. Usage (Ex.) Lillian could be seen stylishly scooting around town once she discovered Vespanomics. |
| Additional meanings: 1. A feeling of total exhilaration; consistent with riding a stylish, high performance Vespa. 2. The incomparable level of satisfaction that can only come from helping the environment while also saving a boatload of money on gas. |
| Origin: A union of the words Vespa and economics. Related words: Vespanomic, adj, vespanomically, adv |
Who does it? Individuals and families who want to set the trend to reduce oil consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, traffic congestion, and experience freedom and fun on an Italian style icon.
How do I do it? Simple. Get on any of the most technologically advanced, eco-friendly motor scooters and just "twist n' go" to get 70 miles per gallon and go 40 - 100 miles per hour, depending on the model.
Why should I do that? If Americans were to switch just 10% of their total mileage to scooters, they would consume 14 - 18 million gallons less fuel per day and carbon dioxide emissions could be reduced by 324 million pounds per day as well. (Source ICR survey, May 2006)
On a personal level, they could also reduce fuel consumption by approximately 58%, carbon dioxide emissions by 80%, and significantly reduce traffic congestion.
Want more information? Read "Reducing America's Gas Consumption through Behavioral Change - Situation Analysis and Proposed Solutions," by Piaggio Group Americas, May 2006.
What's in it for me and my family and friends? By living the "Vespanomics" lifestyle, consumers can help curb America's addiction to oil and preserve the environment from carbon dioxide emissions. They can also turn disgruntled drivers into fun freedom drivers who can't get enough of scooting thru traffic on their way to work, the gym, the store, wherever.
Why do it? Your country needs you to help save gas, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and traffic congestion. Your family and friends need you to have a permanent smile on your face because driving a Vespa is that much fun. You need to because it's cool, trendy and you can park anywhere.
What do you want me to do?
- Tell family and friends how they can help to save the environment, conserve gas, look cool and have a blast doing it.
- Sign the Vespatition and send the link to your family and friends. By signing the Vespatition, you are promoting the conversion of some automobile parking spaces to two-wheel spaces. Just as parking spaces for compact cars and handicapped parking stalls have increased efficiency and convenience in urban and suburban communities, officially designated two-wheel parking facilities can do the same. The results will be sent directly to your local mayor.
For more information on owning a scooter check it out at VespaUSA.com.
