Developers find ways to drive new residents home Nov 12, 2008
Creative thinking about alternative transportation is how Allan Mark came up with giving Vespa scooters to residents who buy units at 733 Front St., a luxury condominium complex in San Francisco s Jackson Square. Mark, president of the , a San Francisco-based real estate marketing and research firm, also helped market the Arterra development. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Kamen unveils Stirling engine-electric hybrid car Nov 10, 2008
Kamen started applying for and receiving Stirling-related patents in 2002, sparking speculation that he was working on a way to incorporate the engines into his much-hyped Segway scooters. He said he is in "conversation" with a group of Norwegian investors about producing the car and hopes it will be in production within two years. (Concord Monitor)
Traveling In Formula One Nov 8, 2008
Along with these they you have to hire cars, minivans, scooters and bikes. It takes 250,000 man-hours to build a car from initial concept to completion and over 200,000 components are produced each year in the Williams factory. (Suite101.com)
Daily commutes are changing Nov 7, 2008
It s been an insane year, says Josephine Deuer, co-owner of East Side Scooters on Gallatin Road in Inglewood. Sales have tripled. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Plug in, turn on, ride out Nov 6, 2008
That's because the tiniest spaces are instantaneously filled by scooters ... But they are a practical people and scooters allow them to get to work before noon ... Our 15-year-old babysitter arrives on a scooter (the legal driving age for the small scooters is 14). (Globe and Mail)
15,000 motorbikes Nov 5, 2008
During the afternoon rush hour, Tabatinga's main avenue is a sea of scooters and motorcycles. Whole families pile onto a single scooter, even families of five: husband, wife and three children. (International Herald Tribune)
Eco-initiatives sprouting locally Nov 3, 2008
It's more fuel efficient," Haley said. "We mandate eco-friendly transportation for all our stores, whether it is a hybrid or conducive to bicycles or electric scooters. " Related Subjects Build a classified adwith color photos : In print and online SITE INDEX NEWS > > > ENTERTAINMENT BLOGS > > > > > > SPORTS > > > Pros > > > > ON THE GO MARKETPLACE SERVICES AFFILIATED SITES Copyright 2008 The Palm Beach Post. All rights reserved. By using PalmBeachPost.com, you accept the terms of our visitor... (The Palm Beach Post)
Lodi-Tokay Rotary give up cars for bikes (2) Nov 2, 2008
From left, club President David Akin, Craig Norton, Mike Bennett, Mike Pretz, Gary Grieder, and Mark Hamilton all ride bikes or motor scooters to meetings every Monday ... Members of the club decided to carry on in the new presidential year and ridership now averages five to seven members walking, riding bikes or motor scooters of less than 200cc every Monday. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
LETTERS: Motorcycle safety fund misused Oct 31, 2008
This year the exact number is not yet known but it is estimated at 172,000 motorcycles and could be as high as 176,000 with more bikes and scooters on the road due to recent gas prices. With $2 from every registration the funds accumulated with a low estimate should be $340,000 earmarked for the safety fund. (Easton Journal, MA)
Old habits return fast Oct 30, 2008
Auto magnate Herb Chambers said his dealerships still have waiting lists for hybrids and the recently ended selling season for Vespa motor scooters also was strong. "We just can't get enough of them," Chambers said of the hybrids. (Boston Globe)
They stroll with a goal Oct 26, 2008
"We would like to share the road with you so please be aware that there are cyclists and walkers and kids riding scooters that have the right of way.". 1. (Albany Times Union)
Easy riders taking the fast lane Oct 26, 2008
A survey conducted for the Motorcycle Council of NSW as part of NSW Motorcycle Awareness Week also found that more than seven out of 10 people in NSW believe motorcycles and scooters will become even more popular in future ... Motorcycle Council of NSW chairman Guy Stanford said: "The City of Sydney is creating a transport policy that actively includes motorcycles and scooters and we congratulate them on this initiative." ... "National sales hit an all-time high of 129,966 last year and in this... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ann-Marie Berg: Time for Halloween safety Oct 24, 2008
Don't forget to put reflective tape on costumes, bikes, scooters or flying carpets so your child is visible. All costumes should have adequate ventilation and should not obstruct vision. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Eco-Commute: A Greener Way to Get to Work Oct 23, 2008
Scooters or electric bikes may give you a smoother, pollution-free commute. Today's electric bikes and scooters are big improvements over the finicky mopeds of the 70s and 80s ... Dear EarthTalk: Are there any electric bicycles or scooters that make for a nice cheap, green-friendly commute. (Scientific American)
Eight great electric scooters Oct 23, 2008
Top eight electric scooters - CNN.com ... Top eight electric scooters ... Electric scooters are one of the most popular buys of 2008. (CNN -- Tech)
City, council look at 'green' parking Oct 23, 2008
The city on Thursday will announce five parking locations for motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, which proliferated when gas prices spiked this summer. Parking will be free for the time being, and the program will be evaluated next spring. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Early Nano allotment a jackpot Oct 19, 2008
Hundreds of Gujaratis in the 60s and 70s used to make money on the side booking Bajaj scooters. The returns were unmatched. (India Times, India)
Torrington inventor motorizes bicycles Oct 18, 2008
The smaller wheels and sprockets on the front of my bikes were the back wheel on two-wheel electric powered scooters, Hughes said. I can get more wheels and sprockets but am having a hard time getting more electric motors. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Advanced Battery Technologies Announces New Contract Oct 16, 2008
As part of the contract, ABAT will deliver Lithium-ion Polymer 48V and 15AH battery packs, for use in Veken's hybrid scooters for distribution in Europe, the U.S. and in other countries and regions. Wuxi Angell, a China-based scooter, moped, motorcycle manufacturers, will be responsible for assembling the hybrid scooters under Veken's brands ... Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co., Ltd. manufactures motorized vehicles, including e-bikes, ATVs, scooters, pocket bikes, dirt bikes, go-karts, snow scooters,... (Primezone Releases)
Fire guts Scooter's Grill Oct 15, 2008
"But, I will rebuild. The community has been very good to me, and Scooters will be back.". Although he could not estimate when the restaurant would reopen, McDonald said he will be pushing for as soon as possible. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Legends of Hawaii Oct 14, 2008
At the first site, Kua Bay, we jump in, settle on the black-sand seafloor, put the scooters between our legs and off we go ... As we buzz along the reef, we come across several green sea turtles, and flying in formation with them on the scooters makes the encounters last longer than normal ... They hardly look as if theyre trying, while our scooters strain to keep up. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The battle for Parkdale-High Park Oct 12, 2008
There are mobility scooters and eye patches, slickly-dressed young couples and hipsters. The event's host, the Parkdale Residents Association, has a table stacked with information sheets in an assortment of languages, on issues like single parenting, poverty and women's rights. (Globe and Mail)
India's small e-car to hit the road soon Oct 11, 2008
RAJKOT: Makers of electric scooters and bikes under the Oreva brand, Ajanta group of India is all set to roll out its first e-car. ( ). (Economic Times)
Electric cars to dominate green car race Oct 8, 2008
Despite its focus on hybrid growth in the world's biggest auto markets, Molinaroli said electric car growth could be faster in China, where electric vehicles akin to golf carts will replace transportation such as bicycles and scooters rather than SUVs. "They can't go everywhere on a bicycle, and they all can't afford a $20,000 to $30,000 vehicle, but they have to move people around," Molinaroli said. (Scientific American)
Aussie entrepreneur eyes W-S for scooter firm Oct 8, 2008
"There's a great need for this sort of transport, and it's environmentally sound," Tanner said of the line of six scooters he's designed and readied for production ... Even old-fashioned, gas-fueled scooters dwarf the best hybrid cars in terms of economy, with the venerable Vespa, for example, getting about 70 miles per gallon ... Tanner's Kanga scooters plug into a standard outlet (the "e" in "e-Scooters" is for "electric"), have zero emissions and cost just a few cents for a charge that will... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Scooters, buses give cheaper alternatives Oct 8, 2008
Cars, motorcycles, scooters and buses - with the ups and downs in gas prices, motorized vehicle transportation is becoming more of an issue on students' minds ... Hurtado said a couple of years ago, scooters were being bought because they "looked cool." Now, being environmentally aware has gained priority, and many students use them to save money on gas, he said ... said she agrees that scooters are "a better choice" than cars. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Electric bikes and scooters selling well in Jacksonville Oct 8, 2008
s electric bikes, which range from $850 to $2,600, are less expensive than most scooters and get better mileage ... Plus, electric bikes don t require a driver s license or insurance like scooters do ... Such scooters, which get about 60 to 70 miles per gallon, cost between $2,500 and $4,300. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
China: Electric car hub Oct 8, 2008
3bn people who now rely on bicycles and scooters. "The next step up from that is going to be some sort of vehicle, (but) it may not be a vehicle that would be acceptable in both Western Europe and the U.S.," Molinaroli said. (India Times, India)
Hybrid Technologies Inc. Dazzles Hollywood Celebrities with Lithium-Powered Cars as Yahoo! News Reports "Electric Vehicles Were a Huge Hit at Emmy Gifting Suite" Oct 7, 2008
Everything from scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, cars and homes are being converted successfully to zero-emission, lithium-powered vehicles and facilities. For more information, please go to. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Business Quick Take Oct 5, 2008
8 percent from a year earlier, helped by strong sales of its 100cc scooters, statistics compiled by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Kwang Yang showed. Kwang Yang, better known as KYMCO, slid to the No. 3 spot last month with 28,325 new motorcycles sold, down 3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tobacco & Heritage Festival is near Oct 5, 2008
The kids decorate their bikes, scooters and other ride-on vehicles and parade through town. The parade ends at the Russellville Recreation Center where kids can take part in Kiddie Fun and Chalk It Up at 11:30 a.m.. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Motorcycle safety courses available Oct 5, 2008
Jay said people riding 50cc or bigger scooters are required by law to have motorcycle endorsements on their licenses. "They need training as much as motorcycles,"he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Honda Vietnam inaugurates the Second Motorcycle plant - Advanced technology and environmental friendliness Oct 5, 2008
With total investment capital of USD 65 million, the plant producing mainly scooters and high - class gear models will come into mass production at the end of August. With production capacity of 500,000 units per year in addition to the 1 million units at the first plant, Honda Vietnam's total yearly output reaches 1. (JCN Network, Japan)
Urban Dare takes you on an adventure Oct 3, 2008
No cars, skateboards, bicycles, skates, scooters, taxis or other mode of transportation is allowed. Most teams will cover five to seven miles, finishing in three to four hours. (Fresno Bee)
Holiday Rentals Oct 3, 2008
Spacious, open-air, waterside luxury for up to 8, and with nightly rates starting at just $790/night for the entire home plus a car and 2 scooters, it's a. Sovereign Islands , QLD. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
A plug for green vehicles at Staples HQ Oct 3, 2008
And don't forget the scooters. Sales of the motorized bikes eclipsed and doubled that of last year in the first six months of 2008, said Michael Houlihan, representative of Ego Vehicles LLC.. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Write when you find gas Oct 3, 2008
A neighborhood watch's look at criminal Einsteins and the cops that figure them out. His job, his history, his family, and his favorite TV cop. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Valley to see more Dutch Bros. Coffee drive-throughs Oct 3, 2008
" He's thoroughly enjoying creating his own network of Dutch Bros. stands throughout metro Phoenix, he said. Plans are in high gear to open seven locations within the next seven months. The next will open Friday at Bell Road and 29th Street, followed quickly by a stand at Papago Plaza, located at Scottsdale and McDowell Roads. The end of the year means the opening of the light-rail system, with a Dutch Bros. at Central Avenue and Camelback Road. Spring will see another stand in Tempe, plus... (AZCentral -- Business)
Riders love motorized bikes; cities aren't so sure Sep 25, 2008
Unlike motorcycles and scooters, motorized electric or gas-powered bicycles don't require riders to have a driver's license, register the vehicle, pay insurance for it or hold a certificate of title. But because motorized bicycles generally move faster than a traditional bicycle, some cities aren't sure whether operators should be riding in a bike lane or on a city street. (AZCentral -- News)
Read the Story Sep 24, 2008
msindependent wrote on Sep 22, 2008 1:27 PM:" Isn't a rate increase good? I mean, it will cause you to conserve energy at home, buy more efficent energy products. This will help save the planet, and that's what matters right? Are you people on budgets or something? Stop eating meat that will save you money, and animals! The grain we used to feed animals when we could afford to eat them can be used for fuel for our bio-fuel scooters or to feed horses that pull waggons and carts. We could import... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Volunteers build homes in Dominican Republic Sep 24, 2008
Most people who have motorized vehicles ride scooters, so trucks are harder to come by. Groups volunteering for Work Team Partners, Inc. have completed short-term construction projects in Los Toros de la Auza over the last two years, according to a handout from Berry. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
* [ART JOURNAL] Reach out touch some art Sep 24, 2008
Although many of the computer programs in the festival seem more like resume fodder for young engineers and artists (Single Cylinder, for example, looks like your average motorcycle racing video game, though it uses brands of scooters found in Taiwan), some come with a message, such as Regenerator, a video game that draws childrens attention to problems of environmental destruction, war and disease. Many of the videos and animations require more of an attention span to digest. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Coppell: Rise in scooters lead to new club Sep 24, 2008
Scooters can range from 800 to 8,000 ... The second thing I noticed is that motorists in town are very conscientious and attentive to motorcycles and scooters, Moore said ... More people are turning to scooters to save money on gas and also it s a lot of fun, said Bobby Cooper, general manager of Fat Daddy s. Cooper also owns a Harley Davidson motorcycle. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
* Community Compass: FEATURE: Australian touts Taiwan as a cycling destination Sep 23, 2008
The Taipei he saw was filled with scooters and cars and did not look like an ideal place for cyclists. What changed his mind was a bunch of friends he met who were into biking around Taipei. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Taipei residents celebrate Car-free Day with bike ride Sep 22, 2008
They rode along two of the citys main roads X which were off-limits to cars and scooters X and then passed through the National Taiwan University campus before taking the riverside bike route between Gongguan and the Jingmei Bridge. The Car-free Day celebration also includes live music and free coffee for EasyCard holders in Taipeis Xinyi business district today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Big rigs truckin' to Plymouth for event Sep 18, 2008
among them, a Humvee from the U.S. Army; side and front loaders from BFI (Allied Waste), G te Services and J.P. Mascaro; a concrete mixer from Delaware Valley Concrete; firetrucks from both Harmonville and Plymouth fire companies (including a rescue boat from the latter); a backhoe and mower from Plymouth's Parks Department; tow trucks from Janeway Towing; a TACT truck, van and chariot (one of those motorized "scooters" you've seen around the mall parking lot) from Plymouth P.D.; and an... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Why so many bike fans are still high on the Hog Sep 18, 2008
Some are even trading in their big bikes for more manageable scooters. Indeed, I'm one of those boomers, though a younger one nowhere near retirement and not interested in owning a scooter at all. (Globe and Mail)
Couple Plugs Into Electric Transportation Sep 18, 2008
"I wanted to get some scooters and was trying to get Susan to buy some scooters," says Mark. "But I couldn't close the deal.". (W-USA News, DC)
* Taipei City Government to install bike lane monitors Sep 13, 2008
The Taipei City Government said yesterday that it would install 23 electric monitors at 14 municipal riverside parks by the end of this year to clamp down on cars and scooters that use the bike lanes illegally. The monitors are to be installed around parking lots for cars and scooters, major sports facilities in the parks and bike lane entrances and exits, the director of Taipei Citys Traffic Police Division, Chen Ming-cheng (F), said during a municipal meeting yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Xinyi to go car-free on Sept. 22 Sep 12, 2008
The Xinyi shopping district will be closed off to cars and scooters from 7am to 5pm on Monday, Sept. 22 to celebrate this years Taipei International Car Free Day. It will be the first time the Taipei City Government has banned automobiles in the district on a working day. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Downtown to set aside parking for scooters, motorcycles Sep 12, 2008
The city, in a Thursday news release, said it will establish five sets of 10-hour, on-street parking spaces, each of which can accommodate three to five vehicles like scooters, mopeds and motorcycles. The city is responding to our customers living and working downtown who have asked for more parking for two-wheeled vehicles, said Eileen Enabnit, director of transportation and engineering, in the release. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Lembit Opik gets on his scooter to argue for change of law Sep 10, 2008
pik, the Liberal Democrat MP, led a convoy of electric scooters at speeds of up to 12 ... They rode to the Department for Transport to deliver a letter calling for reexamination of a law that bans the scooters from anywhere other than private land ... The scooters, which are virtually silent and have no emissions, are used legally in many European countries and in 45 American states. (Times Online)
Ducati Seattle serves up two-wheel dream bikes Sep 9, 2008
The savers, fed up with high gas prices, come to buy scooters, which, with fuel efficiency of around 100 miles per gallon and top speeds of about 65 mph, are often seen as good options for commuting ... The minute [gas] passed $4 a gallon [this spring] we started selling one to two scooters a day, said David Roosevelt, Ducati Seattle owner and general manager ... Since 2001 Ducati Seattle has donated scooters to charity auctions for a variety of nonprofit organizations such as the Seattle Men s... (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
* Researchers build green scooter that runs on air Sep 4, 2008
Citing the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), Hwang said the number of scooters in Taiwan had increased by 4 ... 1 percent attributed it to scooters, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Sep 4, 2008
SCOOTERMANIA (Guy, Fresno Bee) -- With great gas mileage, scooters surge in popularity. But they're dangerous. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
India Stocks: Refiners, Airlines, Hero Honda, Ranbaxy, Suzlon Sep 2, 2008
sold 305,516 motorcycles and scooters last month, compared with 240,875 a year earlier, the New Delhi-based affiliate of Honda Motor Co. said in an e-mailed statement yesterday. (RBXY IN) India's biggest drugmaker dropped 33. (Bloomberg)
Taking 'baby steps' in the PR race to win the confidence of Kandahar Sep 2, 2008
Men with wheelbarrows, old men on scooters, young boys in flowing robes - all have been used by the Taliban as suicide bombers. And they know the Canadian soldiers are targets. (Globe and Mail -- International)
TVS sales up 11% yoy Sep 1, 2008
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Newsweek: Students bummed at the pump Aug 30, 2008
Requests for parking permits for fuel-sipping scooters are soaringup 200 percent at the University of Georgia alone. At the University of Florida, roughly 3,000 students are zipping around on scooters, one out of every 17 students. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Tata throws tantrum as its nifty, thrifty Nano is nobbled Aug 29, 2008
Hailed as a revolutionary car that would enable millions of Indians to abandon their scooters for their first car, the factory at Singur in Communist-ruled West Bengal state, is almost ready. The automated robots in the gleaming, brightly lit plant are ready to swing into action and the last touches are being put to the boundary wall around the plant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
High gas prices push Danvers residents to peddle Aug 29, 2008
A family of road warriors, left to right, Philip Strauch and 10-year-old triplets Skylor, Shane and Paige Strauch, take to the road on scooters for fun and exercise. The extra bonus is saving money on gas. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Winter weather? Aug 26, 2008
There are articles on water conservation, gas-sipping motor scooters, natural cures and preventions for colds and other illnesses, and on growing food without a yard. (). (Globe and Mail)
Adelaide City Council plan paves way for more cyclists Aug 26, 2008
Scooters, powered bicycles and the like should also be 100% encouraged, both through vehicle legistlation and supporting facilities - parking/building and office showers etc ... what about motor bikes and scooters. (Adelaidenow)
Classic retires Aug 25, 2008
The Vespa PX is the last in a long line of manually geared Italian scooters ... Piaggio said the newer Vespa scooters had been a hit with commuters ... The scooters made by Vespa, and Lambretta, until they ceased to make bikes, were favoured by the original Mods who travelled to seaside resorts such Brighton and Margate and enthusiasts that followed. (BBC News -- UK)
Winter forecast: 'Numb's the word!' Aug 25, 2008
There are articles on water conservation, gas-sipping motor scooters, natural cures and preventions for colds and other illnesses, and on growing food without a yard. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Politics)
