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Overview > Local Scoop > Archive > 2008/04/20/index Friday, April 25, 2008 Scooter Sales in Asheville on the RiseThe average price of gas in Asheville rose to a record $3.54 a gallon this week. This is driving many car owners to purchase scooters. The most popular models don't even require a driver's license to operate. Prices for new scooters are between $1,200 to $1,700. Scooter sales in the area have increased 46% since our gas woes began, and it doesn't look like the craze will end anytime soon. With gas prices predicted to climb further this summer (some analysts predicting $5 a gallon) these vehicles are a definite option for everyone. There is no shifting involved and if you can ride a bike, then you can learn to ride a scooter in mere minutes. In order for one of these bikes to be classified as a non-license requiring vehicle, the bike must have a motor smaller than 55 CCs and cannot exceed 30 miles per hour. It is also illegal to ride one on interstates or highways. If a scooter does not meet these requirements, then it is classified as a motorcycle. The law also requires helmets. Labels: asheville
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Clinton Stumps in AshevilleFormer "First Lady" Hillary Clinton will be trying to cut Senator Barack Obama's lead in North Carolina on Thursday by staging a speech at the Asheville Civic Center. On-stage with Hillary will be retired general Henry Shelton. Doors will open for the speech at 6pm on April 24, 2008. She is trying to find some North Carolina support before the May 6th primary as Obama still has the lead in delegates, states won and popular vote. Obama also leads in North Carolina by more than 15 points.
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