Here is the link ... http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-bmw-scooters-ims-20111207,0,5271691.story There is really not too many reasons, weather permitting, this type of transportation is not used more in cities and small towns in the usa as in many parts of the world ... They solve so many problems plus would be great fun to ride each day for so many ... You'll show up to work good attitude because you had such a good time riding to work ... and guess what? You have a very good reason to leave work on time each day ... Here is a link to an ebike .... http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-concept-e/19799/ The Concept e will be the first volume production two-wheeler without rear vision mirrors - twin rear-facing video cameras relay what's happening behind the vehicle to two LCD monitors in the cockpit.
Here in MO if a scooter is less than 50cc there is no tag required and apparently a helmet or a drivers license is not needed. It's not uncommon to see a grown man on a 50cc motocross or pit bike driving down a busy street.