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While the world waits for Ginger, which may or may not be a hydrogen-powered scooter (see next page), two San Francisco designers have built one of their own--or at least a prototype. The elegant carbon-fiber-and-aluminum Scoot combines a wide, scooped-out footrest with rugged, over-size wheels. Scoot folds in half so that the tires and grimy underside are neatly tucked away. And with a hydrogen fuel-cell engine, you will leave the slackers in the dust...
...After a year at the extension school, I can say that I am legitimately smiling,” Vaghar said, glancing at her watch to see if she needed to scoot to class. “Now, I truly know who my friends are at this place. I’ve met so many wonderful people at this school and that helped this place start to feel more like my own—like a place that I wouldn’t want to transfer from...
...disabled athletes overtaking professional sports as we know it," Martin said, helpfully pointing out that cart or no cart, he's not exactly poised to scoot to the top of the average PGA leaderboard as it is. Playing on the minor-league Buy.com tour, Martin hasn't been up to par. "I've missed four out of eight cuts and made $5,000 this year," he said Tuesday, "so if there's an advantage, I'd like to know where...
Retailing for about $119, the sleekly designed Razor is large enough for only one foot, and its relatively small wheels give a rough ride over potholes. Consequently, it is favored by teens and others who scoot for amusement, or for short runs to the subway. "The Razor is a fashion statement," says James Yu, who owns Basic Wheels in lower Manhattan. Serious scooter commuters with deep pockets favor the Xootr, whose Street model retails for $389. "Generally, these are for the guys over 40," says Yu. "They have wider wheels for a smoother ride and are sturdier...