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A 5-minute video review of the TOP SCOOTERS FOR RIDING IN THE RAIN. 

The Leading independent, unbiased global authority on electric scooters, Electric Scooter Guide, test and rate the best electric scooters across :

1. IP Rating (Measure of dirt and water resistance),
2. Wet traction
3. Size of Pneumatic Tyre (larger better for stability & control)
4. Rear Wheel Drive motor for traction while accelerating.
5. Fender protection (from water splash/flick up)
6. Deck Traction/Grip.

An in depth (~19 mins) video review of the EMOVE Touring by the ultimate independent, unbiased global authority on electric scooters, Electric Scooter Guide.

Chuck Temple and the ESG team test and rate the EMOVE Touring across performance, portability, trunk test, ride quality, build quality, drop test, safety, customer service, pros/cons and "who's it for".

Ginger On Wheels put 150 hours of work into this video review to show all the best, and the worst, features of the EMOVE Cruiser.

Watch the review, then book a test ride and see for yourself why everyone is loving the EMOVE Cruiser, and why it has also just been awarded the BEST PREMIUM ELECTRIC SCOOTER of 2021 (eRideHero.com Ultimate Buying Guide)

Construction works to fix a missing link in Melbourne’s protected bike lane network will commence this month, with protected bike lanes being introduced along Exhibition Street, between Flinders and Bourke streets.

The Stage One upgrade will see 900 metres of continuous protected bike lanes installed to replace the existing painted peak period-only bike lanes, and address sections of road where there are currently no bike lanes.

The new bike lanes will connect to Melbourne's existing bike lane network as part of a corridor between Carlton North and the Yarra River-Birrarung. This project will provide a safe, efficient, sustainable transport alternative that will support physical distancing and get the city moving again when restrictions are eased.

Article by Tom Cowie. The Age, 6 Oct 2020.

Electronic scooters could be a way to avoid gridlock when Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdown lifts, amid concerns that people will use cars rather than public transport to get around.

Victoria's road rules continue to prohibit the use of e-scooters on footpaths at speeds over 10km/h or those with a power output of more than 200 watts.

However, the prospect of increased car use due to infection fears has prompted calls for a rethink of Melbourne's transport options, including the potential legalisation of powered scooters.

Brisbane council is installing dedicated bicycle lanes throughout the inner city. They thought that this pop-up initiative could be achieved really quickly and easily when traffic was down during COVID-19. However the relatively swift return of vehicles to Brisbane roads, meant the window of opportunity closed too quickly.

Which begs the question, why isn't Melbourne taking advantage of our extended lockdown to do something similar? There is a clear and obvious need to reduce the load on public transport out the other side of this extended COVID lockdown and EScooters, E-bikes and bicycles simply have to be part of the solution. 

The UK have fast-tracked an E-Scooter scheme in the wake of COVID-19.  E-Bikes were made legal in New York City in April 2020. 

What are we doing, Melbourne? Now is the time to act.

Read the full story in the Brisbane Times (18 Aug) HERE

VORO have announced a new twist throttle kit for both the EMOVE Cruiser and EMOVE Touring.

Offered as an add-on accessory for riders that prefer twist throttle over the trigger or thumb type throttle. The twist throttle kits come pre-installed with a colour LCD display.

As you'd expect for EMOVE, it's plug and play, hassle-free installation. 

Limited quantities available from early September 2020. Pre-order now at EcoMotion.com.au