National Scooter Company Thinking Big

The National
Scooter Company has recently relocated to Austin, Texas, but hopes
to become the largest electric scooter and bike supplier in the
country within the next few years.
Austin offered the company $235,000 in incentives to relocate to
the city, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The company
accepted, but the new location has CEO Greg James thinking
bigger.
The Texas city has a large scooter community as well as a number of
residents interested in green initiatives. Initially, James told
the news source that he thought electric vehicles could make up 10
percent of the company's offerings. Now, he believes that figure
could be closer to 40 percent.
The company's first electric bikes are expected to be in motorcycle
stores soon, branded as "AEV" (Austin Electric Vehicle). The
scooters can hit 60 miles per hour while the bikes can reach up to
70. The top charge is estimated at around 80 miles.
Yet the company isn't solely focused on selling locally. The Austin
Business Journal reports that National Scooter hopes to become the
nation's largest purveyor of electric scooters and bikes, with
plans to market the products nationwide.
Electric vehicle enthusiasts might want to keep an eye on the
company to see if it can attain its goals and reach a national
audience, as the scooters and bikes could be an interesting
alternative to gas-powered vehicles.