Livermore, Calif. - May 21, 2001 - Patmont MotorWerks, the creator of the Go-Ped line of personal transport devices including motorized scooters, has three highly energy efficient and silent scooters available for people of all ages. The electric powered Hoverboard and the self-powered Know-Ped and Grow-Ped offer riders a fun, quiet and environmentally friendly way to be transported.

The Hoverboard is crafted from the highest quality aircraft alloys and is equipped with a 24-volt rechargeable battery. Weighing in at less than 40 lbs., with a range of about 12 miles on a 3-hour charge, the Hoverboard is the lightest, fastest and longest-range electric scooter of its kind.

The Know-Ped and Grow-Ped are Go-Ped designed self-powered scooters. With differing dimensions, the Know-Ped is equipped for teenagers and adults and the Grow-Ped for children.

Go-Ped electric and self-powered scooters are available through a dedicated network of dealers throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with suggested retail prices ranging from $125 for self-powered to $1000 for electric.

About Patmont MotorWerks and Go-Ped
Patmont MotorWerks, creator of the Go-Ped brand, is a family owned and operated California company that hand-crafts a full range of personal transport devices, including motorized, electric and self-powered scooters, and has extended its brand to include Go-Gear apparel, accessories and jewelry. Go-Ped products are inspired and designed to capture the fun, free and trend-setting spirit that is the very essence of the individualistic lifestyle. As the creator of the highest quality personal transport devices, Go-Ped is the market leader in motorized scooter sales, and is an established brand among extreme sports enthusiasts. Employing more than 100 Go-crafters worldwide, Go-Ped operates an eight building campus at their headquarters in Livermore, California, and also operates an international facility based out of Bunbeg, Ireland. Go-Ped branded personal transport devices are available through a dedicated network of dealers in North America, Europe, Asia Africa and the Middle East, and on the Internet at www.goped.com.