Vehicles

 

Following are typical vehicles of the early 21st Century. For specific models, see All Things Dark & Cyberpunk.

Scooter: this is an updated, electrically powered version of the old Riva and Vespa motoscooters of the 1990's. Top speed about 50mph, scooters can get about 6 hours of travel per fastcharge (about 5 minutes at any service station).

Motorcycle: these are updated versions of standard motorcycles. Most are recumbent designs, with plastic farings that close over the driver. About half are electrically powered. with top speeds of 65mph and about 8 hours travel per fastcharge. CHOOH2 powered versions have a top end of 140mph and a tour gallon tank.

CityCar: one man (two in a pinch), three wheelers common in the Corporate Zones. Top speed about 40mph, with 4 hours travel per fastcharge. CityCars can also be rented (2.°° eb per mile) from convenient kiosks located around most corporate areas; you use your debit card to rent from the vendor, drive where you want, and drop the car off at the nearest vendor.

Small Subcompact: usually methanol or CHOOH2 powered, these vehicles have a top speed of around 90mph, a ten gallon tank and seat four in relative comfort.

Medium Sedan: methanol or CHOOH2 powered, these vehicles have a top speed of around 90mph, a fifteen gallon tank and seat lour.

Sportscar: almost always CHOOH2 powered (electrics just don't have the speed). Top speed about 210, with a ten gallon tank. Seals 2.

Luxury Sedan: methanol or CHOOH2 powered, these vehicles have a top speed of around 90mph, a twenty gallon tank and seat six.

Faitcharge: rapid (5 minutes) battery-recharge for electric vehicles. Available at most service stations for 20eb per charge.

CHOOH2: synthetic meta-alcohol fuel. About 1D6/3+1 euro per gallon (the cost fluctuates wildly due to supply, demand and eco-terrorist activities).

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