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Scooters (mopeds) might be a good solution for those who don’t drive often or far. After all, they get great gas mileage. We talk about some of the pros and cons of scooters, including some scary crash stats and we learn about CCs. Plus, we share our lively conversation with Raleigh resident Gretchen Saussy, a longtime scooter owner.
Links and Notes
Moped vs. scooter: http://www.motorscootershopper.com/moped-scooter.asp
Unique Motor Sports – gave us some information about scooters
A riveting Buzzfield listicle about scooters
Will Electric Scooters Take Over the World’s Mega Cities? – Smithsonian.com
Mopeds and Scooters: Crash Outcomes in a High Traffic State – NIH Study
Motorcycles, Scooters, and Mopeds, a Research Brief
Scooter Sales Accelerate; So Do Thefts, Injuries – NPR, 2008