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Scooters gain popularity 08/25/05

28. August 2005

Scooters gain popularity 08/25/05: “Sales of motor scooters have increased this year as Americans look for ways to cut fuel costs. Scooter sales at Free State Cycle in Topeka are up 20 percent this year, partly because customers want the scooters’ fuel economy, which ranges from 40 miles per gallon to 100 mpg depending on […]

Green Bay Press-Gazette – Gas-sipping scooters make comeback

28. August 2005

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Green Bay Press-Gazette – Gas-sipping scooters make comeback: “DE PERE — Joel Edler isn’t wishing for higher gas prices, but has to admit it’s been good for business. He and his wife, Yvonne, opened Riverside Rides in June at 305 Lande St., De Pere, selling motorized scooters. The bikes get between 75 and 125 miles […]

HometownAnnapolis.com, Top Stories – City adds spots downtown, free parking for scooters

28. August 2005

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(hrm. Now THERE’S a thought. Free parking for scooters!) HometownAnnapolis.com, Top Stories – City adds spots downtown, free parking for scooters: “After launching a valet service, installing computerized meters and raising fees at downtown garages and meters, city officials seeking parking solutions are starting to think small. In the past week, they’ve reduced no-parking areas […]

WIStv.com Columbia, SC: Scooters finding a market in the US

28. August 2005

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WIStv.com Columbia, SC: Scooters finding a market in the US: “(Pierre, South Dakota-AP) Aug. 24, 2005 – Some people say they’ve found a way to scoot around rising gas prices. They say they’re driving 20 miles a day and filling up just twice a month, and those fillups cost $5 instead of 50. They’re scooter […]

DesMoinesRegister.com

28. August 2005

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DesMoinesRegister.com: “New type of customer: Dick Naney , 76, of Urbandale likes the high gas mileage of his Honda scooter. Once popular among thrill-seeking youth, scooters are becoming the choice transportation of some cost-conscious older folks facing high gasoline prices.”

HoustonChronicle.com – Scooter fans shun gas prices, ride new wave of popularity

28. August 2005

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HoustonChronicle.com – Scooter fans shun gas prices, ride new wave of popularity: “Jessica Meuchel checks newspapers before setting out to deliver them on her motor scooter in Pierre, S.D. Meuchel says she puts 20 miles a day on her scooter and only fills it twice a month.”