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Does a scooter pollute more than a HUMMER? Not likely

We've run across recent reports on the internet that suggest that scooters pollute more than HUMMERS (any SUV, really). If true, that would be a shot across the bow of many scooterists who like to think they are making a conscious effort to have a smaller impact on the environment. So, is it true? Not likely, but, as is often the case, it's not an entirely cut-and-dry issue. The real question centers around the kind of engine that happens to power a specific scooter. As discussed many times on this website, older European scooters from the ... Read more →

Europe to introduce EURO 5 emission standards for motorcycles Jeremy Korzeniewski

Back in June of 2007, the powers-that-be in Europe officially introduced EURO 5 emissions regulations (.pdf link), and these standards are being phased into effect this year and next. Two-wheeled ...

Does a scooter pollute more than a HUMMER? Not likely 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

We've run across recent reports on the internet that suggest that scooters pollute more than HUMMERS (any SUV, really). If true, that would be a shot across the bow of many scooterists who like to think they are making a conscious effort to have a smaller impact on the environment. So, is it true? ...

Europe to introduce EURO 5 emission standards for motorcycles 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

Back in June of 2007, the powers-that-be in Europe officially introduced EURO 5 emissions regulations (.pdf link), and these standards are being phased into effect this year and next. Two-wheeled vehicles, such as mopeds, scooters and motorcycles, were not included in these requirements. As of ...


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