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• Law Enforcement Scooters – Effective Patrol Enforcement
  Some communities are beginning to turn to law enforcement scooters as another means of providing transportation to law enforcement officers who patrol parking lots and other downtown congested city areas. The electric and gas powered scooters and mopeds are an excellent way of easily getting around a large parking lot to enforce security. Officers can ride the scooter or moped over many miles in large parking lots and move quickly if called to deal with an enforcement issue.
  Date: July 17, 2005



• Scooter Refurbishing Service - Rebuild your Machine
  After years of service, consumers may find their scooters and mopeds need to be refurbished and restored to a like new condition. There are a number of companies that will provide a scooter refurbishing service for customers with older scooters or mopeds who want to keep their machines running long after their normal useful life. Your dealer may be able to recommend someone in your area that provides this refurbishing service and what they typically would charge for for restoring mopeds and scooters.
  Date: July 20, 2005



• Lambretta Motorized Scooters - New to North America
  Lambretta motorized scooters have recently been introduced to the North American market place by Lambretta Intl. Lambretta scooters were sold in the North American market during the 1950's and have been absent from the market for a number years. Lambretta will be competing with Vespa, a motor competitor in the North American market as well as in Europe. Lambretta will sell both scooters and mopeds across the USA beginning in 2004. Customers of Lambretta will be pleased with the new exciting line up of scooters and mopeds that will be on the market and also the additional competition.
  Date: July 24, 2005



• Powered Scooters Safety - Obey the Laws
  Consumers who purchase motorized scooters and mopeds often need to obey the same laws as cars and motorcycles. Powered scooters safety is an important issue in some communities where powered mopeds and scooters are very popular. Some communities have enacted laws preventing scooters and mopeds from using public pathways and other areas that are generally used by pedestrians. Before you purchase your power scooter or moped, you may want to check with your local police department to understand the legal requirements and restrictions.
  Date: October 23, 2005



• Gas Powered Scooters - Ride Safely
  Gas powered scooters can be deceiving for many parents as well as their children. Although powered scooters and mopeds have small engines and cannot usually maintain a speed over 20 miles per hour, they are actually quite dangerous in the hands of an inexperienced user. Many parents will purchase a scooter or moped as a gift for their children to ride around their property or on the local roads in their community. Since they are viewed to be slow moving parents often do not give much thought about safety or even review the traffic laws with their children.
  Date: October 26, 2005



• Illegal Motorized Scooters - Check With Local Police
  Some communities are beginning to take a dim view of skateboards, scooters and mopeds in their communities. In a few communities, they have gone the extra step of declaring them all illegal. In these communities, consumers are not allowed to use their motor scooters or mopeds on any public road, which includes sidewalks. These illegal motorized scooters were generating so many complaints that local authorities had to take this unusual step. Residents found using their scooter or moped on city streets can be fined or even go to jail.
  Date: August 24, 2005



• Fuel Cell Moped – Alternative to Gas Power
  The fuel cell moped is quickly becoming a reality with the introduction of a number of new products recently that are aimed at the scooter and moped markets. With many millions of scooters manufactured every year this is potentially a huge opportunity for manufactures and governments to reduce pollution. Many scooters and mopeds are two cycle and produce a great deal of pollution. Even four cycle scooters running on gas often produce a lot of pollution since they are not well tuned. Dense urban Asian and European cities are trying to take every step they can to switch to alternative power fuels and reduce the pollution.
  Date: August 31, 2005



• Cobra Motorized Scooters – Safe & Comfortable
  One of the best features about Cobra motorized scooters is that the operator does not require a license to drive them on the road in many states. Before you purchase a scooter or moped from a Cobra dealer, check with the local traffic authorities to find out what is legal on the roads in your state. Cobra motor scooters and mopeds are top of the line scooters and mopeds, start easily and are very efficient on gas.
  Date: October 9, 2005



• Motorized Scooter Races - Preparation is Key to Winning
  There are a number of motorized scooter races that take place around the country every month. The requirements vary for each race, however most races are limited to scooters, mopeds and small motorcycles. Races are well attended and there are many entrants for each race. Riders must be at least 18 in many races and either male or female riders can participate. In some countries the moped or small scooter is the main type of transportation, so there is a lot of interest in both participating and watching the moped and scooter races.
  Date: May 1, 2005



• ZAPPY scooter rentals – Catch On
  ZAPPY scooter rentals is a new trend that is gradually gaining interest in several cities in Canada. Scooters and mopeds are available from ZAPPY, a company that has set up shop in Quebec City in Canada. ZAPPY has taken the risk of purchasing a number of scooters and mopeds, powered by electrical batteries and has begun to rent them to tourists to explore the city and the old town portion of Quebec City. Zappy scooter rental has been very successful in renting a scooter or moped to tourists in Canada who view them as both a bit of excitement as well as a way to see portions of the city that they might not other wise see.
  Date: May 2, 2005



• Scooter Exhibitions – Create Excitement and Enthusiasm
  Scooter and moped manufacturers participate in various exhibitions and shows every year to demonstrate their latest products. Scooter Exhibitions are held all over the country every year in many different cities to introduce new moped products to both dealers and consumers. Dealers will get their first look at the newest line of scooters during the exhibition, and will be able to decide how many of the new products they will order for the coming year. This is also a chance for dealers and manufacturers to negotiate prices for the scooters and mopeds based on the volumes that they hope to sell.
  Date: May 4, 2005



• Honda Environmental Scooters – Environmentally Friendly
  Honda, like most companies is putting increasing emphasis on developing products that are environment friendly. Their scooter and moped line of products is no different and with their latest introductions they have been able to make another contribution to the environment. Honda environmental scooters provide a clean economical ride for all Honda scooter and moped enthusiasts. These scooters are engineered to reduce the amount of pollution they contribute to the air and also last a long time. Honda scooters and mopeds, like their larger counterpart, provide long lasting service and require little maintenance.
  Date: May 8, 2005



• New Honda Scooters – New Products, New Customers
  New Honda scooters are a much looked for event by all dealers and customers. Honda Motor Co. LTD has introduced many new models over the past years in a planned update to all of their scooter and moped products. With many new models, dealers look forward to these events knowing that they will have new products they can add to their showrooms and demonstrate to their customers. When Honda makes a new announcement of a new scooter product or a major upgrade customers and dealers pay attention.
  Date: May 11, 2005



• Retro Motorized Scooters – On Display
  There are many motorcycle shows held every year all over the country. These shows will display hot new retro scoters, mopeds and their big cousins the motorcycle cruisers and dirt bikes. Customers and dealers looking for the new retro motorized scooters are not usually disappointed with many new models on display by all of the major moped and scooter companies. These shows are an excellent chance to view the new motorized scooters powered by gasoline motors as well as electric motors.
  Date: June 5, 2005



• Piaggio Scooter History – Engine Specialists
  Piaggio scooter history dates back to 1884 and was owned by the Piaggio family as a privately owned company under Piaggio Holding S.p.A.. The company is no longer owned by the Piaggio family, falling under control of the Morgan Grenfell Private Equity group, which is part of the Deutsche Bank's private equity arm. The Piaggio Holding S.p.A., continued to expand by acquiring the control of the Derbi-Nacional Motor S.A. group which manufactured scooters and mopeds in Spain. Other brands have been added since, creating the European leader in the scooter and moped market.
  Date: October 16, 2005



• Limited Edition Vespas - Buy One of a Kind
  Limited edition Vespas scooters from Piaggo and Sharper Image are one of the new scooters that customers can purchase at Vespaas dealers. Customers have a choice between two cycle and four-cycle vespa engines and a limited edition machine that only a few other customers will be able to have. Customers will purchase a scooter or a moped for a variety of reasons. Most will purchase the scooter for practical purposes so they can get around and go about their daily activities. Other customers will purchase these scooters and mopeds editions because they are rare and only a few other people will have one like theirs.
  Date: July 6, 2005



• Go Online Networks Tests Scooter Market by Acquiring 100 Motorized Scooters from Go Motorboards, Inc.
  Joe Naughton, CEO of Go Online Networks Corp. GONT, announced today that it has purchased 100 motorized scooters from Go Motorboard, Inc. These units are customer returns and will be refurbished up to manufacturer's specification by Go Online Networks Corp.'s consumer electronic services division Digital West Marketing Inc. Upon completion of the refurbishing process Digital West will remarket the scooters on Ebay EBAY.
  Date: May 21, 2004



• PennDOT: Motorized Scooters Illegal On Roads
  As the weather changes, more and more people take to the streets for their recreational activities. With kids heading outdoors, parents should take a few precautions.
  Date: May 21, 2004



• Warning over motorised scooters
  However, it seems that few parents realise that it is illegal for these scooters to be used on roads, pavements and cycle paths. The scooters are legally considered to be vehicles and can only be ridden on private land.
  Date: September 21, 2005



• Wylie Council Approves New Scooter Ordinance
  At its March 23, 2004 meeting, the Wylie City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance placing restrictions on the use and operation of motor assisted scooters. The ordinance prohibits the operation of motorized scooters on streets, alleys, and hike and bike trails for children under the age of 18 (unless the bike trail has been designated to allow scooters).
  Date: September 28, 2005



• Aprilia Scooters Announces Release Of Newest Machine
  The ATLANTIC 125-200 is Aprilia's new proposal in the comfort scooter class. Original, standing out for its dynamic and elegant design and ultra-high standard technology, the ATLANTIC 125-200 is Aprilia's answer to those looking for a comfortable, safe and fast vehicle, able to move nimbly through traffic with unmistakable style.
  Date: October 4, 2003



• 2000 Lemelson-MIT prize winner helps develop Cushman motor scooters for sale
  Vascular surgery pioneer Dr. Thomas Fogarty is a man of many interests and talents—surgeon, teacher, entrepreneur, avid fisherman and, even, vintner. But the passion that stirs Fogarty most is his love of inventing. Fogarty, who is best known for his Fogarty® Embolectomy Balloon Catheter—the world's first of its kind—was named the 2000 winner of the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize.
  Date: October 3, 2003



• Honda 50cc Scooters Are Worth A Closer Look
  The variety of body styles ranging from "classic" looking scooters to basic transportation to superbike wannabe to commuter specials to Highway cruiser is astounding and unmatched by any other manufacturer. While most of the scooters use the same two stroke motor, there are exceptions. The Crea, Metropolitan, Zoomer and the Fusion 50 shown at the top of this page have four stroke motors. This is pretty well the future of Hondas 50cc scooters as this motor will continue to replace the two stroke throughout the 50cc range. Its not Hondas first 50cc scooter motor as there was a CH50 scooter produced back in the 80s.
  Date: October 3, 2003



• Is The 43cc Scooter Mentioned InThe CPSC Releases?
  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is launching a new safety campaign to get dangerous toys out of people's homes. Despite recall notices and public warnings, CPSC has found that many products with the potential to seriously injure or kill are still being used by consumers. CPSC is releasing a list of dangerous recalled toys -- encompassing a total of nearly 50,000,000 product units -- that might still be in people's homes. Parents can use the list to check for recalled toys before they bring new toys into their homes over the holidays.
  Date: October 3, 2003



• Honda unveils 2003 Honda motor scooter and motorcycle models in Chicago
  American Honda’s Motorcycle Division unveiled 8 new and updated models -- including five early-release 2004 models -- at the company's annual dealer show Thursday night, September 12, at the Navy Pier in Chicago.
  Date: October 3, 2003



• Motorised scooter reviews and warning
  Leicestershire County Council's Trading Standards Service and Leicestershire Constabulary are alerting consumers and traders to the legal position regarding motorised scooters.
  Date: October 3, 2003



• Manhattan scientifics and Aprilia unveil new fuel cell powered concept scooter before it is in the scooter store near you
  Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. (MHTX), a U.S. technology development company specializing in alternative energy, and Aprilia, Europe's second largest two wheel vehicle manufacturer, unveiled a new fuel cell powered scooter today at the International Paris Fair.
  Date: September 29, 2003