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October 30, 2008 4:46 PM

A universal symbol for a low-speed electric vehicle?

Similarly to cocoagirl's question, I have a pure electric vehicle (vespa-style scooter, not car) that I would like to have people be able to tell at-a-glance is electric. I'm thinking more along the lines of a sticker for my cargo-box, rather than a personalized plate, though. Space is limited, so whatever symbol I pick can't be bigger than ~6"x10".

bonus points if it also informs them that whatever speed I'm going, it's as fast as the vehicle is capable of, and within 5 mph of the posted speed limit of any road I travel, so get off my ass. =p

posted by nomisxid to travel & transportation (7 comments total)

It's not a universal symbol, but how about 'SLOW'?
posted by box at 4:52 PM on October 30, 2008

I doubt there's a pre-made logo, but you could integrate something electric-y with the slow moving vehicle triangle -- maybe a lightning bolt or a car battery symbol (box with two terminals on top and a plus and minus sign or something)?
posted by j.edwards at 4:56 PM on October 30, 2008

Slow moving vehicle triangle with a cartoon turtle inside?
posted by 0xFCAF at 4:58 PM on October 30, 2008

Cobwebs?
posted by trinity8-director at 5:12 PM on October 30, 2008

What about a graphic image of a plug with the words "I GO <30" superimposed on it?
posted by cocoagirl at 5:22 PM on October 30, 2008

I'd do the battery icon (box with terminals) and an equals sign, and an iconic-style turtle. In a triangle, in black on yellow.

I reckon everyone'd get that.

(though I reckon the word "SLOW" would work too..)
posted by pompomtom at 7:16 PM on October 30, 2008

Bumpersticker: "I can't drive 55"

Second bumpersticker: "no, really"
posted by zippy at 7:54 PM on October 30, 2008