Listen to this article McLaren's operations include more than building supercars and racing in Formula 1. McLaren Applied, founded in 1991 as McLaren Composites, offers its technical expertise to outside firms and has its own subsidiary, Lavoie. This company has built an electric scooter that debuted this week. It's called the Series 1. It's made from automotive-grade magnesium and weighs 36 pounds (16.5 kilograms). It offers 31 miles (50 kilometers) of electric range and has a two-hour charge time on a domestic three-pin plug. The scooter features the patented Flowfold system that, with the press of one button, folds the front and rear wheel hinges and collapses the stem for easy storage. Gallery: Lavoie Series 1 Electric Scooter 8 Photos The scooter features a "ground-breaking lighting system" that illuminates the rider with a rear-mounted light, making them … [Read more...] about McLaren Builds A Sleek Electric Scooter With 31 Miles Of Range