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Scooter, Moped & Microcar Sites

TheScooterScoop - Your's truly! A great place to get the latest news, reviews, commentary for the smart commuter.
2StrokeBuzz - Bryan AKA Illnoise knows scooters and has been bloggin' them since before there were blogs!
Girlbike - Crystal's got a tight site and she also makes a MEAN scooter seat cover!
Scooter in the Sticks - Steve Williams doesn't do no fancy city ridin'. It's ALL in the sticks, baby.
Always Blog - Over in Italy, they know their scooters.
Honky-Tonk Dragon - Scooter talk from the PunkElf, himself.
Retro Thing - James and Bohus like it old and dusty, or however they can get it. New stuff too.
SCTRCST - Scooterist, Dave M. likes to kick it pod-cast style.
ScooterSwag
ScooterDave
Scootin'OldSchool - A dventures from Seattle’s own scooter blogger Orin O’Neill.
ScootDawg - Lee lives in Florida and he is the GY6 guru.
Scoot L.A. - One of our favorite California riders shows us how they do it in the City of Angels.
Vespinoy - Confessions of a 2 stroke Junkie
(it's the first step to recovery)
Jungle Scooter - What's hot in the Scootering world for our friends in Japan? Click and see!
PimpMyScoota - Nice
Moped2.org - Mopeds, mopeds, MOPEDS!
(and some scooter stuff too)
Skutergruven
ScooterTrap.com - Maxi-Scooter performance parts
and accessory heaven.
ScootRS – Parts for vintage Vespa and Lambretta

TheScooterScoop is a member of
Motorcycle Bloggers International

Scooter, Moped & Microcar Forums,
Links & Other Resources

ScooterBBS
Modern Vespa
Scoot.net
alt.scooter
BikeLinks Directory
ScooterTrash Links Directory
Scooter Mania

ELECTRIC LINKS

  Electric = Mostly Electric
 Hybrid = Mostly Hybrid
 Solar = Mostly Solar
 Hydrogen = Mostly Hydrogen
 All Tech = All Technologies
 
 Electric Electrifying Times - Electric Vehicles
 Electric KTA-EV - Electric Vehicle Parts & Kits
 Electric Hi Torque Electric - Motor Tuning & Rebuilds
 Electric Killacycle - Fastest Motorcycle
 Electric DC Motors - All Types
 Electric Cafe Electric - Zilla - The Biggest & Best Controllers
 Electric EV Parts - Golf Karts to Industrial
 Electric Megawatt - Electric News & History
 All Tech Green Car Congress - Energy, Issues, & Policy News
 Electric EVUK - Electric Vehicle News - United Kingdom
 Electric Electric Cars - Car Sales
 All Tech Energy Guy - Car Profiles
 Electric Electric Drive - Transportation Association Industry News
 All Tech NAVC - NE US Government Projects
 All Tech CEVEQ - Canadian Government Research
 Solar Solardyne - Solar Electric Products
 All Tech Old Links 1, 2, 3, 4
 

More Links and Blogs

  • Unit Conversions, Symbols, Calculators
  • Definitions, Glossary, Acronyms
  • BioDiesel 1, 2, 3, 4
  • California Cars Initiative for Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
  • CarSharing Network
  • DOE Hydrogen Program
  • DieselNet: Diesel Emissions Online
  • EIA: Petroleum, Oil, Gasoline, Crude, Natural Gas, Electric, Coal, Nuclear, Renewable, Solar Information
  • ExtraEnergy.org (Light Electric Vehicles)
  • FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies
  • GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars
  • Hybrid Cars
  • HybridBlog
  • Mixed Power
  • Odograph.com
  • Sustainability Zone
  • Sustainablog
  • The Cost of Energy
  • The Energy Blog
  • WorldChanging: Another World Is Here
  • DontCrush.com - The Campaign to Save Electric Cars
  • Electric Auto Association - Electric Vehicles and Cars
  • European Natural Gas Vehicle Association
  • Intl Assoc for Natural Gas Vehicles, NGV, CNG
  • ITS America: Intelligent Transportation Society of America
  • International DME Association
  • National Hydrogen Association
  • New American Dream
  • Renewable Fuels Association
  • Society of Automotive Engineers - SAE International
  • Sustainable Transport Coalition—Western Australia
  • Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
  • Union of Concerned Scientists
  • WestStart - CALSTART
  • LINKS....

    To Other Resources on the Internet

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    Alternative/Sustainable Energy

    • The American Hydrogen Association: The American Hydrogen Association (AHA) is a non-profit association of individuals and institutions who are dedicated to the promotion of inexpensive, clean and safe hydrogen energy systems.

    • David Rezachek's Home Page: This site contains information on renewable energy, efficient energy use electric and hybrid vehicles, the environment, and more. You will also find many links to other related resources on the Internet.

    Alternative Vehicles/Transportation Systems

    • Innovative Transportation Technologies: This very comprehensive site reviews more than 30 transportation technologies; some operational, some under development, and some conceptual. A must-visit site for anyone interested in innovative transportation alternatives.

    Global Warming and Climate Change

    • United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP): This site has the latest information on global warming and climate change. For a series of fact sheets on the causes and impacts of global warming and climate change, click on the "Climate Change" heading in their sidebar menu, then go to the "Information Kit" area. An excellent series of papers.

    Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

    • Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA):  Formerly the Electric Vehicle Association of the Americas, EDTA is now an international association oriented toward supporting the development and use of battery, hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure.

    • eGO Vehicles:  The eGO electric bicycle is energy efficient, practical and fun!  

    • HybridCars.com:  Major automobile manufacturers are developing gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles in a push to dramatically lower vehicle emissions and increase gasoline engine efficiency.  This site reviews the various offerings from the OEMs, and it provides technical information.

    • Phoenix Chapter Electric Auto Association:   The home page of the Phoenix Chapter of the Electric Auto Association (EAA). Site includes information on electric vehicle races, events, books, and their monthly meetings. The site also includes a listing of links to other EV related sites.

    • Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA):  SEVA is an excellent source of up-to-date information and resources for EV enthusiasts and builders. They publish a monthly newsletter entitled "EVUpdate." Condensed copies of back issues are available online. SEVA is a chapter of the national EAA (Electric Auto Association). You can join SEVA ($15.00, then $10.00 per year), or print out a membership form online and join the national EAA ($35.00 per year). By joining the national EAA, you automatically have membership in the EAA chapter closest to your home.

    • Best Hybrid Vehicles:  Information and resources for Hybrid Vehicles. This site provides a lot of information for anyone who is interested in purchasing a Hybrid Vehicle of any kind.

    • Hybrid Car Information and Resources:  This website, published by the Hybrid Car Organization, contains information and articles about hybrid cars, HEV's, electric cars, and gasoline electric technology.

    • Fuel Efficient Vehicles:  This website is dedicated to helping us avoid such a horrible waste of resources, climate, health, and life. Follow the latest postings at the News Room.

    • Solectria Corp:  Solectria is a designer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell technology products, including individual components and kits. 

       

    General Automotive

    • 1 Air Conditioning:  1 Air Conditioning sells A/C compressors for all makes and models of cars, trucks, and SUV's  Big selection of new and remanufactured items, low prices and free shipping. 

    • I Drive Safely Traffic School:  This site offers convenient Internet traffic school safety courses for Defensive Driving, Traffic School, Online courses and State Certified courses - California Traffic School course, Florida traffic school and Texas Defensive Driving Courses. 

    • Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE):  SAE Headquarters in Warrendale, PA, maintains the world's largest inventory of aerospace and land transportation technical information. Abstracts of books and technical papers can be accessed via their online search utility. You will also find information on events and activities, and how to join the SAE. This is a must-visit site for aerospace and land transportation professionals and enthusiasts.

    • Eng-Tips Forums:   Eng-Tips Forums are 900+ independent peer-to-peer non-commercial support forums for Engineering Professionals.   Features include automatic e-mail notification of responses, a links library, and member confidentiality is guaranteed.

    • Honda Parts Wholesale: Worldwide distributor of replacement Honda auto parts.  Also offers performance accessory catalog for cars and trucks. 

    • M. W. Bourne Co:  Company specializes in design, fiberglass products, and mold-making.   Take a look at the motorcycle-based three-wheeler on the main page.

    • Blade Chevrolet: Offers pre-owned cars, RVs, and commercial vehicles on the Internet.  If you're shopping for a used vehicle, this company is worth a look. 

    • AutoVets:  AutoVets is based in Brighton and one stop destination for MOT, car service, car audio, car air conditioning, tyre, tracker, and alarms.

    • GPS Tracking Device:  GPS North America provides you with a GPS tracking device that is affordable. Our GPS vehicle tracking device is cost effective and has real-time vehicle location, mapping, and reporting.

    • Driving Schools:  Book your driving lessons online with any driving schools in the UK.

    • Car Trade-In Value:  Just provide the make, model, options and condition to get a REAL VALUE online. We will send you a copy by e-mail and, if you are ready to buy, you can visit a dealer to get your price confirmed.

    • Teen Driver Training:  Fun, Easy and Hassle Free Driver Education Course, Driver Training and Graduated Driver Licensing programs.

    • Lifted Trucks For Sale in California:  Northern California used trucks for sale by dealer in Sacramento, CA. Specializing in 4X4, 4WD, lifted trucks, SUVs. Ford, GMC, Chevrolet, and more.

    • Car Forums:  Get expert advice for car problems from AutoBoardz.

    • Online Traffic School & Defensive Driving: Online Traffic School  provides the complete information about the online courses viz traffic school, defensive driving, point reduction, driver improvement and driving safety for all 50 states in US.

    • Extended Auto Warranty: Get an extended auto warranty from Continental Warranty, the nation's leading extended warranty specialists.

    • Custom Auto Classifieds: Custom Auto Classifieds, Custom Cars News, Ride Show Off. Sell your Custom Car, get the latest Custom Car News or just Show Off your Ride.

    • Japanese Motors: We import low mileage engines, transmissions, body parts & accessories from Japan. We compression test, leak down test every engine. We have our own office in Osaka, Japan.

    Three-Wheel Cars
    • 3-Wheelers.Com: This site offers a comprehensive look at three-wheel cars from their inception until now.  The site contains lots of photos from owners and builders, plus historical information.

    • Tilting Trikes:   Max Hall has put up a page showing the various tilting trikes from around the world.  These are three-wheel vehicles that bank into curves, like The Transit Innovations' Project 32 Slalom.

    • Triking Cycle Cars:   Here's a company that builds Morgan look-alike three-wheelers.  They are located in the UK.  

    Human Powered Vehicles

    Business, Marketing, Startup Information

    • Entrepreneurial Edge Online:   Interactive modules on all aspects of starting and growing a business, self-calculating financial management and assessment tools, archives of past magazine articles, and more.

    Intellectual Property and Inventors Assistance

    • Inventors: This site features weekly articles and net finds on a wide range of topics of interest to inventors. Topics cover a wide range of subjects including historical pieces and interviews with new product developers and inventors. Site offers much information, as well as links to many Internet resources for inventors.

    • FreePatentOnline.com:  This site provides fast, easy-to-use access to millions of patents. FreePatentsOnline.com now provides free PDF downloads. Many sites charge $2 - $5 each to compile individual image files into a PDF and let you download it.  This site does it  it for free.

    • Delphion:  This site provides on-line patent searches, as well as lots of related information on intellectual property.  It is sponsored by IBM, and replaces IBM's prior patent search site.

    • Trademark Now!:   This link takes you to the site of Dracup & Patterson, a Santa Anna, California law firm that specializes in trademarks.   You can apply for a trademark search and application online.

    Build-It-Yourself Plans, Information, Materials & Services

     Plans & Information

    • Compumarine:  Compumarine provides boat plans showing amateur boatbuilders how to build cedar strip dinghies and canoes.    Plans include full-size patterns and a construction manual.

    • Gluhareff Pressure Jet Engines:  This is the website run by Irina Gluhareff, current owner of rights to the Gluhareff Pressure Jet Engine developed by her father, Eugene M. Gluhareff. 

    • Hoverclub of America:  The Hoverclub of America, Inc. is where you'll find the most up to date information and news on hovering. They sponsor hovercraft events, and provide information on models, human powered machines, recreational hovercraft and large military hovercraft. Members receive their bimonthly newsletter, Hovernews.
       

    • Kit Car Links:  This is the biggest set of kit car links anywhere on the internet.  This site is easy to navigate and dedicated to kit car and replica car websites.

    • Stevenson Projects:  This company offers plans to many projects that were featured in Popular Mechanics and other magazines.

     Materials

    • Advanced Composite Materials:  ACM distributes all types of composite support materials, including vacuum bag films, liquids, fabrics, kevlar, carbon fibers, fiberglass, and much more.

    • Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co:    Suppliers of composite materials and aircraft components, catering to the home builder.  They have several supply centers in the U.S. and elsewhere.   Their "Last-A-Foam "is identical to the "Clark Board" specified in Doran plans.

    • AM Castle Metals:  Supplier of No. 321 stainless steel sheets for G8-2 jet engines.  Thirty Sales Offices in the U.S.   Phone: 1-800-BUY-CSTL.  For best availability, purchase No. 321 stainless in most common sheet size of 36- x 120-inch.

    • Bolt Depot:  Buy nuts, bolts and other fasteners at Bolt Depot's online store. 

    • Composites One Inc:  Composites One carries a full line of fiberglass materials and supplies. They have 14 locations throughout the U.S. and Western Canada. Visit their website for more information, or call 888-225-5264 and your call will be automatically routed to the location nearest you.

    • Canadian Plywood Association:  This organization represents manufacturers of plywood and veneer products in Canada.   Their site offers free technical assistance, lots of free literature, fun do-it-yourself plywood plans projects, and much more. 

    • Fibre Glast Developments Corporation:  This is the world's largest mail order source of fiberglass materials. They also provide tips on techniques and applications, as well as training videos and books on working with fiberglass.

    • Shopman Incorporated: Shopman is a retail and wholesale supplier of marine, industrial, composite, and fiberglass products. They are located in West Palm Beach, Florida, and will ship to your location. A good source for urethane foam and fiberglass materials.

    • HKS Aviation:  Company manufacturers a 60 hp air cooled twin that can be used for light aircraft and hovercraft.

    • Honda Parts Wholesale: Worldwide distributor of replacement Honda auto parts.  Also offers performance accessory catalog for cars and trucks. 

    • Small Engine Warehouse:  This family-owned business stocks hundreds of models of small engines.  They ship to any destination in the world.

    • U Need A Part:   "U Need A Part" is a powerful on-line locator for new, used, aftermarket, auto, truck and motorcycle parts.  They have about 250 auto recyclers from all around North America, as well as bulletin boards and classified sections. 

    • World Panel Products: World Panel Products will ship marine grade plywood to virtually any destination in the world.   They carry a complete line of plywood and paneling products, including the 1/8-inch plywood used for Tri-Flyer and Pegasus.   And their prices are reasonable.

    • PWC Engines: Short Block Technologies offers a complete line of remanufactured engines for your Sea-Doo, Jet Ski, and other personal watercraft.

    • Car Tyres: Cars, motoring, car parts, automobiles, vehicles

    • Used Auto Parts Locating Service: If you are looking to find used auto parts on te web, try our free service. Send a part to request to multiple vendors at one time! Looking to sell more parts? We receive over 30,000 leads a month! Free trial for 7 days.

    • Boating Supplies: Pleasure Boat Marine, the place to feed your habit for boating supplies. We have something for every type of boating enthusiast.

    • Mercedes Parts: We are a leading supplier of Mercedes-Benz accessories, Body Parts by all by trusted manufacturers.

    • Automega Dash Kits: The largest up-to-date selection of wood dash kits and woodgrain dashes available. Choose from real wood and molded dash kits, as well as real carbon fiber dashes.

    • Truck Light Bars: - Light Bars - Tyler Jenkins is the founder of T-Bilt and has been building Ford and Hummer lights bars by hand for over 12 years.

    • Bearings: PYC Bearing - Professional bearings manufacturer in China.

    • Dog Guards: Specialist supplier of Thule Car Roof Racks, Van Roof Racks, Boxes, Bars and Bike Racks.

    • Metal Buildings: Custom steel buildings by Gensteel add value to your structure. You can even reduce your cost by half by using out re-engineered metal buildings.

    • Titanium Supplier: Titanium Metal Supply is a titanium supplier and stocking distributor as well as a full service source of titanium mill products.

    • Pre-engineered Steel Buildings: Discount Steel Buildings Offer you the highest quality pre-engineered steel building system at the lowest available price.

     Special Services

    • Shields Premier Windscreens:  This company produces top-quality polycarbonate windshields and windows for racing and other applications.  Their windshields are produced with 100% optical clarity, and they can stand up to windshield wipers, chemicals, and sand pitting.  They have a variety of stock windshields and canopies, and can make custom sizes and shapes as well.

    • Policysure.Com:  Policysure provides insurance for homebuilt vehicles, plus a whole range of insurances, competitively priced and 24 hours a day 365 days a year.  You can get online quotes by answering just a few questions.

    Miscellaneous

    • Tony Foale Designs:  Dedicated to the interesting subject of motorcycle chassis design.  Lots of articles and photos.   Principle source for the acclaimed book "Motorcycle Chassis Design" - the art and science. Tony Foale contributed the tilting three-wheeler information for our document, "Three Wheel Cars: Primary Factors That determine Rollover Characteristics," and was a contributing author to the Second Edition of Alternative Cars in the 21st Century.  A must visit site for the motorcycle technical enthusiast.

    • Aboard Boats & Yachts Market Ltd. A searchable listing of those in the nautical Internet boat market. Includes info on nautical events, boat builders, yacht brokers, and other related nautical sites.

    • Car Hire Port Elizabeth: Car hire Port Elizabeth from www.car-rental-direct.com. 
       

    • Stainless Steel Bolts: Stainless steel bolts are oftentimes necessities for those in the equipment servicing industry. Find more product details on the website. 

    • Survey Equipment: Survey equipment is necessary if you are in this line of work. Make sure you are fully equipped with top-of-the-line instruments that will get the job done correctly. We have all that you need here concerning survey equipment. 

    • Marine Radar and Sonar: Marine radar and sonar products are brought to you on this website by numerous manufacturers. This website gives you the opportunity to browse multiple carriers to find the best marine radar and sonar equipment for you. 

    • 3D Gurukul: Free 3D Models in Max, Maya, Poser, C4D, and more... Gallery, Artwork, textures, tutorials... 

    • Core Spinal Strengthening Exercises: Reduce or eliminate back pain using clinically proven medical machines that strengthen you at the core and beyond. Lose weight, gain tone, and treat even severe cases of back and neck pain. Find a club or gym near you using our facility locator - Just 20 minutes a session, twice a week gets you amazing results.

    Search Engines/Directories
    • Access Business Online  is a powerful tool offering business oriented news, directories, classifieds, articles, databases, international buyer-seller connections, BizWiz! and Q-Biz.

    • BuilderCentral.com: This is a powerful builder and construction directory.
       

    • Dogpile: Simultaneously searches several of the most popular search engines.
       

    • Excite:
       

    • Findlinks:  Findlinks provides industry-specific directories of World Wide Web sites. Automotive listings are divided into Trade and Consumer categories.
       

    • Fitness Web Directory: This is a comprehensive directory of everything having to do with fitness. 
       

    • Free Domain Names: This site offers packages that include free domain names, free $50 Google Adwords credit, free $50 Yahoo Search Marketing credit, and more. 
       

    • Google: The most popular search tool on the Internet.
       

    • Infoseek: Another one of the best search engines on the Internet.
       

    • LinkMaster: One of the most unique search engines on the net.
       

    • Lycos: An excellent search engine with lots of new ancillary services. If you haven't visited them lately, you'll find a vastly improved resource.

    • The Source for Renewable Energy: A directory of over 2200 renewable energy-related businesses throughout the world are covered in this browsable directory. Includes electric vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers, and businesses that convert conventional vehicles to electric vehicles.
       

    • WebDirect:
       

    • WebCrawler:
       

    • Yahoo: The world's most used directory.