It was propelled by two motor scooter engines, connected to metal blades and two 12v batteries.

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With all four engines at full power, HB-SIA is only as powerful as a motor scooter.

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She allegedly helped him attach a motor scooter to a hydraulic lift on the back of a recreational vehicle.

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Also, Helms gets around the Senate on a motor scooter because of knee surgery and a nerve condition in his feet.

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Being of tubby build Mr Perez declined to take part in the races himself but would follow the contestants on a motor scooter.

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Developed by Intelligent Energy, the global clean power systems company, and Suzuki Motor Corporation, introduced the scooter at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009.

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