THE Hesketh HZE Vectrix
The Next Generation of Zero-Emission Fleet Transportation
The Hesketh HZE Vectrix Personal Electric Vehicle is a revolutionary, uniquely effective solution for any law-enforcement, public-service or private fleet interested in providing a safe, versatile alternative to polluting gasoline-powered transportation.
The all-electric Hesketh HZE Vectrix combines the best attributes of virtually every other electric fleet-transportation option. It is uniqpolice,uely designed to excel in outdoor environments, functioning safetly on any surface usually traversed by traditional police motorcycles and mountain bicycles.
It can even operate indoors, in airports, stadiums and other places a gas-powered vehicle simply can't go. And do it in a nearly silent, totally sustainable, emissions-free package; reducing your fleet's carbon footprint, use of gas and oil, and harmful emissions while lowering maintenance, logistics and downtime. Choosing the Hesketh HZE Vectrix also makes a bold, proactive statement, to the public and your peers, of your department's commitment to environmentally—and fiscally—responsible fleet management.
The Hesketh HZE Vectrix is now being used by many law enforcement departments and other fleet operators all over the world: Including the NYPD, the Penn State University Police Department, the Amherst College Police Department, Hampshire Police, Scotland Airport Police, the London AA (Automobile Association) and even a Paris, France Taxi service.
The Hesketh HZE Vectrix Personal Electric Vehicle delivers:
The Vectrix VX-1 is delivered completely highway-ready and capable of being deployed immediately onto the street. Its 62-mph cruising speed, rapid acceleration and secure, stable low-speed handling make it an unbeatable combination of motorcycle-like performance and safe, walking-speed usability.
The VX-1 can be safely, effectively—and nearly silently—operated anywhere traditional gas-powered bikes or other electric transportation options can. Its emissions-free, all-electric technology, low seat height, agile low-speed maneuverability, convenient reverse capability and narrow width allow it to be used on-the-road, on sidewalks and bike paths, and in other low-speed missions.
The Vectrix VX-1's unique combination of all-highway-legal, 62-mph road performance and stable, pedestrian-friendly low-speed operation lets you deploy quickly, in dense vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Once on-station, the VX-1 is as maneuverable and pedestrian-friendly as a gasoline-powered motorcycle, and its lack of hot exhaust components and tailpipe emissions makes it even safer for those around it.
The Vectrix VX-1, can be simply ridden, on any highway, to where it is needed quickly, easily and safely, reducing manpower needs and loss of effective patrol time.
On the road, the VX-1's sophisticated, 3.7 Kilowatt/Hour Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery pack delivers a range between 25 and 50 miles, depending on terrain, traffic conditions and speed. And at slower speeds, its range can be even greater.
The VX-1 is charged from any ordinary 110-volt wall outlet, using its built-in cord. It takes about 3-5 hours to recharge completely overnight. But just an hour of recharging, during a lunch break for instance, can add 15, 20 or 25 miles to its range, meaning it can be easily recharged at mid-day, or at its destination, and have plenty of range left to complete its mission.
The VX-1's natural riding position and low, ergonomically designed saddle allow alert, comfortable riding for an entire patrol shift, reducing operator fatigue and increasing alertness and operational effectiveness compared to the stand-up-all-day Segway and T3.
For most normal riding, a Vectrix operator uses just one control—the twistgrip throttle—for acceleration and braking. There is no clutch or shifter to operate. This makes learning to ride the VX-1 quick, easy and cost-effective. It also requires less concentration to operate, allowing its rider to devote more attention to the operational situation.
The VX-1 can carry two full-sized passengers, just about anywhere. Which gives you enhanced operational flexibility and versatility, letting you quickly move people to exactly where they are needed, even through dense traffic, or in challenging emergency situations such as a fire or accident scene.
A dollar's worth of electricity can take the VX-1 over a hundred miles—just a penny a mile. And because it's always fully charged at the beginning of a day's work, there's no time lost to driving back and forth to a fueling station.
The VX-1 uses no oil, foreign or otherwise. No volatile, toxic gasoline. No lubricants or filters. It needs almost no maintenance at all: just routine checks of tire wear, tire pressures and control operation. Its advanced battery pack—the same NiMH type used in the Toyota Prius—is designed to last for 50,000 miles in normal operation—many years of normal use. So it saves on energy in the short term—and saves on upkeep, lack of downtime, and mission readiness every day of its working life.
If a Vectrix Personal Electric Vehicle ever does need repair service, additional equipment, or an upgrade, there is an extensive network of over 150 fully trained Vectrix Dealers and Service Centers, worldwide, ready to put it back on the road as soon as possible.