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All models use lithium-ion batteries which are said to offer the highest ranges in the industry, feature the latest electrical and charging technologies, and come with one year's roadside assistance. The top-of-the-range titanium model has a range of 60 miles (96.5 km) and a top speed of 70 mph (112.6 km/h), but even the featherweight of the bunch can manage a respectable 40 mph (64.3 km/h). There's also a smartphone app in development, that will allow riders to connect and share on the road. <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/evolve-launches-three-electric-scooters/20123/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="small" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/urbantransport/" style="float: left; ">URBAN TRANSPORT</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-integra-700-twin-cylinder-superscooter/19945/">Honda announces next generation motorcycle engines with outstanding fuel economy and useability</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/author/mike-hanlon/">Mike Hanlon</a></p> <p><em>06:26 September 26, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-integra-700-twin-cylinder-superscooter/19945/#comments">14 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-integra-700-twin-cylinder-superscooter/19945/picture/143394/">61 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-integra-700-twin-cylinder-superscooter/19945/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/honda-integra-700-twin-cylinder-superscooter.jpg" title="Honda announces next generation motorcycle engines with outstanding fuel economy and useab..." alt="Honda announces next generation motorcycle engines with outstanding fuel economy and useab..."/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>In a raft of announcements, Honda has developed a highly fuel-efficient, very torquey 700cc twin cylinder engine with a second-generation Dual Clutch Transmission which it will show in three different motorcycle designs at the EICMA 2011 International Motorcycle Exhibition in November in Milan, Italy. The motor will also be paired with a manual six-speed transmission in at least one of those bikes and as it delivers better than 3.7 l/100km and its motor is designed for on-road usability, it is almost certainly the first bike designed for western markets to take advantage of the world's coming gas crisis. Also on display will be Honda's new 125 engine which will be used in its 125cc scooters around the world starting next year and contains an idle-stop system and delivers 25% better fuel economy than current generation scooter engines. Both the 700cc and 125cc engines contain considerable technological wizardry to achieve their goals. <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-integra-700-twin-cylinder-superscooter/19945/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="small" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/motorcycles/" style="float: left; ">MOTORCYCLES</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-concept-e/19799/">BMW Concept e electro-scooter looks the real deal</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/author/mike-hanlon/">Mike Hanlon</a></p> <p><em>21:57 September 12, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-concept-e/19799/#comments">6 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-concept-e/19799/picture/142205/">43 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-concept-e/19799/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/bmw-concepte-concept-e-41.jpg" title="BMW Concept e Electro-scooter" alt="BMW Concept e Electro-scooter"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>BMW looks set to become the first of the recognized motorcycle brands to begin leveraging the unique advantages of the motorcycle in addressing the quickly changing landscape of urban mobility. The Flying Propeller brand is to create a specialist "Urban Mobility" group, launch two premium, high-performance twin-cylinder maxi scooters before the end of the year, and will unveil a concept electro-scooter later today. Using the large volume of enclosed body space of a maxi scooter to contain all the necessaries, the 60 volt Concept e has a 100 kilometer range, recharges from flat inside three hours at a domestic power point, and the performance of a maxi scooter (expected to be equivalent to a 400-500cc commuter motorcycle). The Concept e will be the first volume production two-wheeler without rear vision mirrors – twin rear-facing video cameras relay what's happening behind the vehicle to two LCD monitors in the cockpit. Very exciting! <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-concept-e/19799/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="small" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/motorcycles/" style="float: left; ">MOTORCYCLES</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-electric-motorcycle-scooter-e-scooter/19185/">Video: BMW evaluates electric E-Scooter</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/author/loz-blain/">Loz Blain</a></p> <p><em>23:07 July 11, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-electric-motorcycle-scooter-e-scooter/19185/#comments">6 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-electric-motorcycle-scooter-e-scooter/19185/picture/137698/">9 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-electric-motorcycle-scooter-e-scooter/19185/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/bmw-electric-motorcycle-scooter-e-scooter-5.jpg" title="The BMW E-Scooter electric concept motorcycle" alt="The BMW E-Scooter electric concept motorcycle"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>BMW has flagged a possible intention to get into the electric motorcycle market with the airing of its E-Scooter concept bike. Designed from the ground up as an electric bike, the E-scooter uses its battery casing as a primary component of the frame. With a regenerative braking system built in and a full charge from a conventional power socket taking less than three hours, the E-Scooter is capable of over 100km per charge, and easily makes freeway speeds. <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-electric-motorcycle-scooter-e-scooter/19185/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="small" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/sports/" style="float: left; ">SPORTS</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/sbyke-bmx-skateboard-scooter-hybrid-due-for-release/18649/">sbyke: the BMX, scooter and skateboard mash-up</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/author/paul-ridden/">Paul Ridden</a></p> <p><em>07:02 May 17, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/sbyke-bmx-skateboard-scooter-hybrid-due-for-release/18649/#comments">1 Comment</a> </p> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/sbyke-bmx-skateboard-scooter-hybrid-due-for-release/18649/picture/134402/">8 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/sbyke-bmx-skateboard-scooter-hybrid-due-for-release/18649/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/sbyke-13.jpg" title="The sbyke takes elements from BMX bikes and skateboards to make a rear-steering scooter" alt="The sbyke takes elements from BMX bikes and skateboards to make a rear-steering scooter"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Although a good while ago now, I still remember the bruising, the aches, and the shame of attempting (and mostly failing) all the latest tricks for skateboard or BMX. Others have faired much better, and the sports have continued to grow in popularity. Bart and Steve Wilson have now designed an interesting hybrid, which takes bits from board and bike to create a unique scooter called the sbyke (pronounced "spike"). Unlike <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/spark-razor-scooter/11412/" target="_blank">more familiar</a> micro-scooter designs, the sbyke has a fixed-position front wheel and is turned by shifting weight at the rear, it can stand upright on its own, and can take more weight – making it a more attractive proposition for adults as well as youngsters. <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/sbyke-bmx-skateboard-scooter-hybrid-due-for-release/18649/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="small" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/urbantransport/" style="float: left; ">URBAN TRANSPORT</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/kpv-solar-electric-scooter/18215/">Home-built solar electric scooter fits in a suitcase</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/author/ben-coxworth/">Ben Coxworth</a></p> <p><em>00:18 March 25, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/kpv-solar-electric-scooter/18215/#comments">5 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/kpv-solar-electric-scooter/18215/picture/132257/">5 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/kpv-solar-electric-scooter/18215/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/kpv-7.jpg" title="The homebuilt KPV solar-electric scooter (All photos courtesy Terry Hope)" alt="The homebuilt KPV solar-electric scooter (All photos courtesy Terry Hope)"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Three years ago, Terry Hope was working as an engineer on a Canadian schooner. He wanted to take along an electric scooter, but was told by the captain that he couldn't bring aboard anything that couldn't fit in a suitcase. His response, naturally, was to set about designing an electric scooter that <em>could</em> fit inside a suitcase. Flash forward to 2011, and his home-built solar-electric Kinetic Photovoltaic Vehicle (KPV) is on the road. <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/kpv-solar-electric-scooter/18215/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="small" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/urbantransport/" style="float: left; ">URBAN TRANSPORT</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/swiss-voltitude-folding-pedelec-bike-developed/18111/">Like a Swiss Army Knife you can ride: The Voltitude folding electric bike</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/author/paul-ridden/">Paul Ridden</a></p> <p><em>15:11 March 10, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/swiss-voltitude-folding-pedelec-bike-developed/18111/#comments">12 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/swiss-voltitude-folding-pedelec-bike-developed/18111/picture/131730/">11 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/swiss-voltitude-folding-pedelec-bike-developed/18111/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/voltitudebike.jpg" title="A unique system allows users of the Swiss Voltitude pedelec bike to fold or unfold it in o..." alt="A unique system allows users of the Swiss Voltitude pedelec bike to fold or unfold it in o..."/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Last January, we said that the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/dk-citys-folding-electric-bicycle-by-robrady/13769/" target="_blank">Robrady-designed db0</a> was one of the best folding electric bikes we'd seen. The Swiss entry into the market has turned its back on this traditional bicycle-with-motor design in favor of a folding pedal-electric assist scooter. Users are said to be able to fold or unfold the Voltitude bike in about one second, and with one hand, thanks to its unique EasyFold system. Swiss and EU legislation limits the electric assist to 15.5 mph (25 kph), although some frantic footwork could see it achieve faster speeds if required, and the onboard battery is good for between 12 and 25 miles (20 to 40 km) between charges. <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/swiss-voltitude-folding-pedelec-bike-developed/18111/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="small" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/urbantransport/" style="float: left; ">URBAN TRANSPORT</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-moves-into-the-scooter-market/16806/">BMW moves into the scooter market</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/author/mike-hanlon/">Mike Hanlon</a></p> <p><em>22:56 November 2, 2010</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-moves-into-the-scooter-market/16806/#comments">6 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-moves-into-the-scooter-market/16806/picture/123824/">19 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-moves-into-the-scooter-market/16806/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/bmwmaxiscooterconceptc.jpg" title="BMW's Concept C Maxi-scooter" alt="BMW's Concept C Maxi-scooter"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>While the European motorcycle industry is in crisis due to dramatically falling sales, BMW is moving in the opposite direction thanks to its loftier perspective of the mobility (as opposed to motorcycle) industry. After years concentrating on larger capacity two wheelers, it is moving into the scooter field. Having already shown <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-c1-e-concept-scooter/13385/" target="_blank">an electric version of its ultra-safe C1 scooter</a>, plus <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/mini-mini--the-scooter-e-concept/16473/" target="_blank">several MINI scooter concepts</a> in recent weeks, BMW Motorrad yesterday unveiled a maxi scooter concept. Two premium scooters will be derived from the concept vehicle in the near future and there’s also an electric version being investigated. <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-moves-into-the-scooter-market/16806/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="small" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/ecogizmo/" style="float: left; ">ECOGIZMO</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/london-hosts-eco-car-spectacular/16666/">The UK's first eco-car spectacular</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/author/tannith-cattermole/">Tannith Cattermole</a></p> <p><em>00:49 October 18, 2010</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p></p> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/london-hosts-eco-car-spectacular/16666/picture/123058/">31 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/london-hosts-eco-car-spectacular/16666/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/eco-car-spectacular-20.jpg" title="The fast-charging zero-emission Mitsubishi i-MiEV" alt="The fast-charging zero-emission Mitsubishi i-MiEV"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Britain held its first free eco-car show last month on London's famous royal driveway, The Mall. The event was held as part of HRH Prince Charles's latest sustainability initiative “Start”, which aims to promote positive steps to leading a sustainable lifestyle, and was opened by his “Garden Party to Make a Difference”. The Start Eco-Car Spectacular aimed to showcase the future of green transport with a variety of bicycles, cars and other environmental transport solutions. <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/london-hosts-eco-car-spectacular/16666/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="small" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/sports/" style="float: left; ">SPORTS</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/dtv-shredder-tracked-vehicle/16668/">DTV Shredder stands up for off-roading</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/author/ben-coxworth/">Ben Coxworth</a></p> <p><em>17:22 October 15, 2010</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/dtv-shredder-tracked-vehicle/16668/#comments">14 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="/web/20111015042416im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/icons/splashyIcons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/dtv-shredder-tracked-vehicle/16668/picture/123094/">20 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/dtv-shredder-tracked-vehicle/16668/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/dtvshredder.jpg" title="The DTV (Dual Tracked Vehicle) Shredder" alt="The DTV (Dual Tracked Vehicle) Shredder"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Twenty-one year-old Canadian Ben Gulak heads up BPG Werks, a company that is developing this seriously fun looking vehicle called the DTV Shredder. Like the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/scarpar-powerboard-off-road-skateboard-electric/11540/" target="_blank">Scarpar Powerboard</a>, the Shredder is an all-terrain tracked vehicle that the rider stands on, like a skateboard – or in this case, a mini-tank. What sets it apart is its larger size, handlebars, and an in-development 48hp rotary combustion engine that should allow for a top speed of over 97km/h (60mph). <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/dtv-shredder-tracked-vehicle/16668/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <center class="snap_noshots"> <div class="next_prev"><strong> <span>1</span> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/scooter/2/">2</a> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/scooter/3/">3</a> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/scooter/4/">4</a> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/scooter/5/">5</a> <a href="/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/scooter/2/">Next </a> » </strong></div> </center> <div class="dotsontop">  <div id="search_form_bottom"> <form action="https://web.archive.org/web/20111015042416/http://www.gizmag.com/search/" id="cse-search-box-bottom"> <span class="title">Looking for something? 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