TheScooterScoop

Rise of the electric – MIT / SYM / GM’s electric origami

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Mr. Mystery scooper (as well as S.A., and even my wife) pointed out this bit from MIT. These are from their “Smart Cities” project. MIT’s dream is that by 2020 you’ll be able to rent one of these electric scooters (built by SYM?) on the street to get you around town. Expect to see even […]

R/C Scooter in time for the holidays

Sunday, November 25, 2007

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I’m a bit confused by this one. It’s a remote control scooter… but it’s from the UK and the package says “Mod Moped”. Huh?! There are not pedals on this motorbike… well, that’s beside the point. This little toy is available from Gadgets & Gizmos in the UK for about $41 US and is described […]

I hope you have good weather tomorrow ’cause it’s NATIONAL RIDE TO WORK DAY!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

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That’s right folks! If you’ve been letting the scoot collect dust during the work week, tomorrow’s the day to change that. Motorcycle and scooter riders’ 16th annual commuting day is Wednesday, July 18th. Participation in the yearly demonstration is estimated to triple the number of riders on the road. Motorcycle and scooter groups and organizations […]