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Vectrix announces Fuel Cell plans

6. August 2007

Jalopnik, the cool blog with the funny little name made a discovery back in July that Vectrix has some hydrogen fuel cell plans in the works. They sum it up like this: Electric scooter manufacturer Vertrix is working up a fuel-cell powered machine that’ll run 155 miles on a tank of Zeppelin juice. The 500-watt […]

Support the Last Mile Ride! Enter to win a Vespa LX50!

6. August 2007

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You can help to make life better for those nearing life’s last mile. Here’s a note straight from Girlbike’s Crystal Waters: Most of you know that I’m riding in the Last Mile Ride (http://girlbike.com/lastmileride/) on August 25th in memory of Charles “Shod” McCullough. I’ve raised about $3,500 so far to benefit Gifford’s end-of life care. […]

Live in the US and want a BMW C1? Check out eBay!

6. August 2007

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(She is sweet, no? Of course this news would have never made the scoop if I thought I could afford to bid on it. hehe) Timo from the C1 Owner’s Club knows that I’m hot for the big, goofy, roofed oddity from BMW. This is as safe as 2-wheels gets right here, PLUS it looks […]

Straight.com – New Suzuki breaks all the scooter rules (review uses word oxymoronic)

6. August 2007

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The Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive has been a pretty small blip on the radar since it’s inception but just last week they got a little review at Vancouver’s Straight.com. Here’s a snippet: Power is provided by a 638cc twin with dual overhead camshafts, fuel injection, liquid cooling, and four valves per cylinder. Suzuki doesn’t release […]

WFMY News 2 – Scooters Hitting The Road Again

6. August 2007

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(Check out the Blur and matching helmet.)Scooters Hitting The Road Again VIDEO Scooters are the latest rage and the name of the game is “customized”!Greensboro, NC –Scooters are hitting the streets again across america. With gas prices soaring out-of-control these days everyone is searching for an answer and the scooter is it! Believe it or […]

Vectrix rollout and event schedule

6. August 2007

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The U.S. customer delivery of a Vectrix took place on July 18 in Lebanon, Pa., with additional deliveries taking place in across the country. The first Vectrix retail store is scheduled to open this summer in Newport. Vectrix can be ordered online at www.vectrix.com or through distributors in a growing number of U.S. cities and […]