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Jun 29 2009, Anupam

Eco Factor: Hybrid scooter powered by lithium-ion batteries fueled by a sterling engine.

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Verizon Wireless Segway Team (l. to r.) Ryan Slade, Auburn Kisselman, Nicole Mace and Denny Greene taking their message to the streets of sun-drenched Denver during this week’s Democratic Party Convention. (PRNewsFoto/Verizon Wireless)