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Thursday, June 18, 2009

How Popular Are Gas Scooters?

By Mike Scott

There are different types of scooters; those that are powered by human power (foot-powered), electric scooters and gas scooters. The technology that powers scooters has evolved greatly in the last few decades. Scooters first emerged in Taiwan in the 1920s. They were invented as a response to the Industrial revolution which was sweeping through this part of the world. Many workers were commuting to work by foot and public means and this was not convenient at all.

In the West, scooters have been used primarily for commuting for short distances and also for recreational purposes. Other parts of the world use them primarily for commuting to and from every place. Because of the shaky world economy and the high gas prices in many parts of the world, many working class people have been hurting. Car prices have also been climbing making cars unaffordable for many working class people in many Third World economies and emerging economies. The advent of gas scooters have become a welcome phenomenon in many places as they are both affordable and easy to maintain.

Gas scooter technology has become sharper and more innovative in the last decade. Scooters have had a humble beginning, starting off as foot-powered then pedal-mechanism engines. Today, gas scooters are much prefered because they can save on the high price of gas. Let us look at why they are popular:

Affordability Gas scooters are popular because they are quite affordable by many standards. In many countries, the prices of cars are not within the reach of the middle cars. This is also because of the state of the world economy. Scooters are an altenative which is not only affordable but easier to maintain. It is now possible for middle class workers to afford scooters to commute to and from work.

Fuel efficient Because the scooters use gas as their primary fuel, there is no need to worry about the price of gas. This is a welcome relief because the high prices of gasoline have been especially high. Many families have been reporting financial hardship due to this and have been seeking altenatives. One of the best altenative to gasoline is gas scooters.

Cute Other than the aspect of fuel efficiency and affordability, gas scooters are also cute in appearance. They have been modeled as a cross between a bicycle and a regular motor cycles but with a twist. They have more roomy middle part and more leg room. In their earlier days, scooters were thought to be only popular with the older generation. But in recent times, the younger commuters have been purchasing scooters at a breathtaking rate. This is because they can suffice for short distance commutes and outdoor recreational gatherings. In the summer months, scooters can be especially ideal for transportation.

Scooters have some disadvantages. One of them is that they cannot be used for long distances. Another discomfort is that they cannot be ideal when the weather is bad. During rainy or stormy days, it is a great inconvenience to commute with a scooter especially if you need to stay dry. - 21396

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