Name: Vespa love affair: Indonesians turning vintage scooters electric
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Crystal Wu

Indonesia has long suffered from air pollution, partly driven by its addiction to old and inefficient cars and scooters.
As the country’s leaders push to get more electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads, an Indonesian company is doing its part by converting vintage Vespas into electric scooters.


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Vespa love affair: Indonesians turning vintage scooters electric

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As Indonesia pushes for more EVs on the roads to curb air pollution, many Vespa lovers are taking part in the revolution


As Indonesia pushes for more EVs on the roads to curb air pollution, many Vespa lovers are taking part in the revolution.


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.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}As Indonesia pushes for more EVs on the roads to curb air pollution, many Vespa lovers are taking part in the revolution

As Indonesia pushes for more EVs on the roads to curb air pollution, many Vespa lovers are taking part in the revolution