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Scooters roll deep at CES 2016

Scooters are back, baby! Back at CES 2016, that is. This is for all you little rascals out there.

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Scooters are definitely a thing. Over the last few months in San Francisco I've noticed more and more people using them to (sometimes annoyingly) zip around downtown. I prefer walking myself, but I get why they're a fun way to get to and from your house, bus or train. However, they'll always evoke a Little Rascals vibe to me. Hmmm, is it time to try to reboot that again?

Anyway here are a few scooters that were on display at CES 2016 in Las Vegas.


Emicron One

Price: $1,000 price (£750, AU$1,500)

Release date: February 2016

Weight: 16.5 pounds

Watch this: Finally, an electric scooter that's easy to carry

Urban626 Urb-e

Price: $1,500 (£1,025, AU$2,110,)

Release date: February 2016

Weight: 35 pounds

Watch this: This silly looking scooter is smart last-mile transport

Smart Rhino Xcooter

Preorder price: $1,499 (£1,020, AU$2,100). Once released: $1,799 (£1,230, AU$2,530)

Release date: April 2016

Weight: 41.8 pounds

Watch this: This fast, foldable scooter brings the X-factor to your commute

Coolpeds Briefcase Scooter

Price: $599 (£344, AU$862)

Release date: Available now

Weight: 17.4 pounds

Watch this: Take a ride on this ... suitcase?