Archive | August, 2005

press-citizen.com | Local News – Gas fuels moped sales

28. August 2005

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press-citizen.com | Local News: “University of Iowa junior Chad Parker looks for a parking spot on campus. Parker bought his moped two weeks ago and can fill it up with gas for about $2, compared with $40 to fill up his Ford Explorer. Press-Citizen / Jason A. Cook”

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WTOL-TV Toledo, OH: Drivers Turning to Two Wheels

28. August 2005

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WTOL-TV Toledo, OH: Drivers Turning to Two Wheels: “TOLEDO — Some drivers are fighting back against high gas prices, leaving behind their 4-wheeled gas guzzlers and opting for 2 wheels instead. And when you realize that some of the 2-wheeled vehicles get up to 70 miles per gallon, it’s easy to see why they’re popular. […]

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KRT Wire | 08/23/2005 | Some turning to scooters in order to save gasoline

28. August 2005

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KRT Wire | 08/23/2005 | Some turning to scooters in order to save gasoline: “FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (KRT) – Dave Murray, a 57-year-old retiree, bought used a Yamaha scooter about eight years ago ‘when they were not in vogue,’ he said. Now, with regular gasoline at $2.65 a gallon or more and threatening to […]

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WTNH.com – High gas prices increase demand for scooters

28. August 2005

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WTNH.com – High gas prices increase demand for scooters: “The high gas prices are prompting some folks to downsize the kind of vehicle they’re driving. Motorized scooters are surging in popularity, in part, because of how little it takes to fill up. * by News Channel 8′s Bob Wilson ‘The prices are really getting out […]

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KING5.com | News for Seattle, Washington | High gas prices driver some to switch to scooters

28. August 2005

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(Mark Mihok doesn’t really know the exact gas mileage of his new motor scooter.)KING5.com | News for Seattle, Washington | KING5 Business: “SEATTLE – The high price of gas is much easier to stomach if you can get 65 to 110 miles per gallon. It’s possible. A growing number of local drivers have found the […]

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Police Department Using Scooters to Save Money on Gas

28. August 2005

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Police Department Using Scooters to Save Money on Gas: “The high cost of fuel has forced one Acadiana police department to trade in their patrol units for scooters. A year ago, the Port Barre Police Department traded in their Crown Victorias for Chevy Impalas to save money on gas. But lately, Chief David Richard says […]

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