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The three-wheeled monster scooter from Piaggio will debut in Italy and Spain this summer. We covered the scooter when it first debuted as a prototype a while back and are excited to see it hitting the streets.

Read More: Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Going On Sale This Summer

Piaggio makes unique scooters, to say the least, that utilize 3-wheeled designs. Unfortunately, Piaggio decided to name this machine the MP3, which their marketers failed to tell them would instantly make it seem less hip as it tries to rip off the popular music format’s household status.

When I tell you I’m riding an MP3, you’ll assume I’m using a creative euphemism for listening to a song. No one thinks of scooters when they hear “MP3.” If you see a scooter and someone tells you it’s called an “MP3,” you’ll just shake your head and say “what a stupid name.”

Read More: Piaggio Announces MP3 Hybrid Scooter - Gets 141 MPG

French carmaker Peugeot, darling of the Paris Auto Show, has unveiled a fascinating concept hybrid scooter at this year’s show. The Hymotion 3 concept vehicle is a three-wheeled hybrid scooter which bridges the gap between a scooter and automobile by providing the driver with a roof and partially enclosed driver’s cabin. This small, stylish vehicle has a top speed of 70 mph and gets an amazing 118 MPG.

Read More: Peugeot’s Hybrid Scooter Concept Gives You a Roof, 118 MPG