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Ohio lawmakers OK electric 3-wheelers on state's roads
Wednesday,  June 11, 2008 9:23 AM

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state Legislature has approved another option for Ohioans looking to spend less on gasoline.

A massive spending bill that cleared the Ohio House and Senate on Tuesday includes language opening Ohio roads to electric vehicles that resemble small cars with only three wheels.

Rechargeable three-wheelers such as the Zap Xebra  and the Myers Motors NmG — which stands for “No more Gas” — are currently illegal in Ohio. The legislation would allow them to be registered as motorcycles.

While Gov. Ted Strickland plans to veto some portions of the $1.3 billion funding bill, his spokesman says Strickland supports the electric vehicles and will leave that provision alone.
 



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