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https://rideapart.com/articles/cold-war-era-czech-pig-scooter-cezeta-reborn Cold War-Era Czech ‘Pig’ Scooter Cezeta Reborn July 20, 2016 Chris Cope [images https://cdn.rideapart.com/wp-content/uploads/2016%2F07%2Fcz.jpg https://cdn.rideapart.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cz1-770x769.jpg Cezeta 506 video https://youtu.be/dnlAsijIYLo ] Cold War-Era Czech ‘Pig’ Scooter Cezeta Reborn A uniquely styled scooter manufactured in then-Czechoslovakia during the height of the Cold War has been reborn in electric form. Cezeta scooters were only manufactured from 1957 to 1964 but gained a small cult following thanks in part to their distinct look, which came as a result of placing the gas tank at the front of the vehicle, over the front tire. Many fans referred to them as “pigs” because of their looks, whereas others joked that the location of the tank turned the scooter into a kind of land-based torpedo. The original Cezeta was driven by a 175cc two-stroke single [ice], but the newly resurrected Cezeta 506 will get its go from a three-phase brushless electric motor. The revival comes at the hands of Briton Neil Eamonn Smith, who first spotted a Cezeta while attending a wedding in the Czech Republic. “I was instantly in love,” said Smith. “It was a fantastic thing and I bought one.” Which led to buying more and more, and more. After a number of restorations, Smith adopted the technique of replacing the scooters’ old engines with electric motors – an idea that ultimately led to his desire to resurrect the brand. Smith says the new Cezeta 506 will have a range of roughly 150 kilometers (93 miles) and will be capable of hitting a top speed of 110 km/h (68.3 mph). He says his company plans to manufacture 1,000 scooters this year. [© RideApart rideapart.com] http://www.carscoops.com/2016/07/cezeta-506-is-retro-electric-scooter.html Čezeta 506 Is The Retro Electric Scooter You Didn't Know You Wanted 7/24/2016 BOGDAN ZOLTAN Back in the late 1950s a Czechoslovakian motor scooter manufacturer called Čezeta, gave Piaggio’s Vespa a run for its money. Now it is back in electric form. Čezeta’s 501, 502 and 505 scooters were built from 1957 to 1964, and albeit the company’s lasted only a few years, it managed to create a cult of followers with its unique and interesting design - achievable by adopting the fuel tank above the front wheel. As odd as it may look, this solution left room for a substantial luggage compartment beneath the long seat, making the scooter a practical companion. Originally, the 501 and 502 models were powered by a ČZ two-stroke single-cylinder motorcycle engine, giving a top speed of 55 mph (88 km/h), but Neil Eamonn Smith reckoned the eternal style and charm of the vintage can be brought alive nowadays with the help of an 11kW electric motor. In 2012, the very first Čezeta type 506 prototype was made in Prague, and now the company inches closer to make the funky-looking scooter available for production. Its shape was subtly redesigned and simplified with minimalist details, making for a sleek sculpture. The hand-built scooters will be available with an app allowing its users to reprogram the speed and acceleration, check out the nearest charging stations or listen to your favourite music via built-in Bluetooth speakers. Smith says that with the help of the 11kW motor, the Cezeta is fast enough for use of highway speeds, reaching 90-110 km/h (56 – 68 mph). It will also have a range of 100-200 km thanks to the long-range 5-10 kWh Panasonic batteries, and a 50-year longevity. Interested? You can reserve yours now for as low as €7,000. [© 2016 CARSCOOP & CARSCOOPS] ... [dated] http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-The-pig-is-back-yes-Czech-ikon-ezeta-scooter-s-e-comeback-tp4679485.html EVLN: “The pig is back…yes.”> Czech-ikon Čezeta-scooter's e-comeback 'Has a rocket shape with a pig's face' Jan 05 2016 For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Czech-Cezeta-Pig-Reborn-as-an-Electric-Scooter-v-tp4683107.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
