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Roth Motor Company has topped its own
design and engineering prowess with the release of the all-electric, 16
lb., fully portable Motorboard 2000XR. Deemed "the ipod of electric
scooters," the exquisite design of the Motorboard takes the scooter
concept to the highest level of form and function.
Motorboards cater to the environmentally
conscious while remaining a viable option for urban commuters,
municipal, security and airport personnel. They're suitable for any
location with vast expanses of pavement to traverse - college and
corporate campuses, paved park grounds, warehouses and motion picture
studio lots. Motorboards offer a realistic portability factor as the
vehicles are easily folded, and can be carried effortlessly onto public
transportation and stored away unobtrusively in small spaces when
arriving at any destination.
"I wanted to build a truly portable device
that could be easily carried and yet was still powerful enough to pull
an adult up a modest grade. Most importantly, it had to be easy to
ride," says David Roth, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer for Roth Motors.
The 2000XR model sports the latest in nanotechnology, an evolutionary
step beyond its Motorboard predecessors. Since he first launched the
1500X in 2002, Roth has doubled the power and reduced the weight. Its
design incorporates a powerful lithium ion battery that quick-charges in
90 minutes. Fully portable and ultra light-weight at just 16 lbs., the
2000XR's speed reaches 15 mph, and will carry the average sized rider
(up to 250 lbs.) between 4-7 miles on a single charge. Available
extended range models can travel up to 20 miles on a single charge.
"In order for electric transportation to
have a significant environmental, social, and economic impact, vehicles
must become accessibly priced. Motorboards are a relatively inexpensive
alternative for green-minded consumers who may be hesitant or unable to
spend tens of thousands of dollars for a hybrid," explains Roth. With
widespread concern about global warming, worldwide consumers who are
looking for ways to participate in fuel-based energy conservation and in
the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will find the Motorboard
2000XR delivers a highly efficient, affordable solution for a variety of
frequent, intermediate range transportation needs.
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