{"id":55814,"date":"2014-07-30T14:08:29","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T06:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=55814"},"modified":"2014-07-30T14:08:29","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T06:08:29","slug":"the-skate-scooter-that-does-not-use-battery-to-power-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/30\/the-skate-scooter-that-does-not-use-battery-to-power-video\/","title":{"rendered":"The Skate Scooter that does not use battery to power (video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Move away, electric skate scooter, there is a new kid in town. Although it may not be the sleekest around, it has a single advantage. You can recharge it with a single cartridge.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"55816\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/30\/the-skate-scooter-that-does-not-use-battery-to-power-video\/progo-propane-skate-scooter\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/progo-propane-skate-scooter.jpg?fit=600%2C424&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,424\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"progo-propane-skate-scooter\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/progo-propane-skate-scooter.jpg?fit=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/progo-propane-skate-scooter.jpg?fit=600%2C424&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55816\" alt=\"progo-propane-skate-scooter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/progo-propane-skate-scooter.jpg?resize=600%2C424\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/progo-propane-skate-scooter.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/progo-propane-skate-scooter.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In fact I think you can say reload instead of recharge since it has nothing to charge. There is no battery. Only a propane driven engine. By using a 16.4 oz propane canister, you can easily replace it when it is empty. Here is the video.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1777619102\/propane-powered-motor-scooter-go-clean-go-green-go\/widget\/video.html\" height=\"450\" width=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The project is currently on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1777619102\/propane-powered-motor-scooter-go-clean-go-green-go\" target=\"_blank\">Kickstarter<\/a>. I believe it is ready for International supporters. I don&#8217;t think the propane canister is popular in Singapore. I don&#8217;t remember I have seen it before. If you know, do let me know.<\/p>\n<p>Some features of this ProGo 3000 Propane Powered Motor Scooter<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Features<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EPA AND CAPB Approved \/ California Legal<\/li>\n<li>Easy pull start<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight<\/li>\n<li>2-3 hours run time per 16.4oz propane canister<\/li>\n<li>Folds for convenient carrying and storage<\/li>\n<li>No Choke, No priming, and No carburetor gum-up<\/li>\n<li>No winterizing<\/li>\n<li>Rugged steel frame<\/li>\n<li>Front and rear disk brakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Engine: <\/b>25cc 4-stroke<\/li>\n<li><b>Fuel Type:<\/b> Propane<\/li>\n<li><b>Start up: <\/b>Pull start engine<\/li>\n<li><b>Acceleration: <\/b>Thumb throttle<\/li>\n<li><b>Brakes: <\/b>Disk<\/li>\n<li><b>Tire size: <\/b>8 inch<\/li>\n<li><b>Speed: <\/b>Up to 20 mph<\/li>\n<li><b>Dry Weight: <\/b>35 lb.<\/li>\n<li><b>Frame: <\/b>Steel<\/li>\n<li><b>Max Weight:<\/b> 250 lb.<\/li>\n<li><b>Run Time:<\/b> 2-3 hours \/ 30-40 miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But before you jump into this, you have to know that it is a 25cc 4 stroke engine and it might cause some noise. And also, you will need to pull to start the engine. Not very impressive in my opinion. I wonder what maintenance is needed on the engine.<\/p>\n<p>The Kickstarter project is on-going. Go check it out.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1777619102\/propane-powered-motor-scooter-go-clean-go-green-go\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here t0 ProGo 3000 Propane Powered Motor Scooter <\/a><\/h2>\n<p>[ad#img]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Move away, electric skate scooter, there is a new kid in town. Although it may not be the sleekest around, it has a single advantage. 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