Research conducted in 2002 by Reed Haldy McIntosh, a strategic marketing research company, indicated that more than 10 million U.S. adults, who are capable of walking some distance, are extremely interested in owning a personal mobility vehicle that is small enough to store in a car's trunk. Electric Mobility, the company that revolutionized the transport of the mobility impaired with their Rascal scooter, now continues their groundbreaking work by meeting this need. They have used their ingenuity and engineering talents to design a transportable electric scooter, the AutoGo?, that is lighter, easier-to-use, more convenient to transport than their best-selling Rascal scooter traditional scooters and provides outstanding value. In late 2002 Electric Mobility formed a new division, UltraLite Vehicles, to handle the tremendous demand for a new line of lightweight, transportable scooters. The AutoGo is UltraLite Vehicle's flagship product early 2003 and with its advanced features the company is poised for yet another growth cycle. The AutoGo is the industry's first and only power folding scooter. The scooter folds under its own power to a compact size, for transporting or storage, with the touch of a finger. No lifting, bending or stooping is necessary. Not a company to rest on their laurels, Electric Mobility developed first concepts for the line as a result of a brainstorming session led by company President, Michael Flowers in 2001. The company is aware that "Baby Boomers" are enjoying more active lives than previous generations at their age and pushing their bodies at a time in life when most generations slowed down. In addition a hallmark of the baby boomers is self-reliance. These movers and shakers are ideal candidates for a new scooter that would can be easily transported to would help them to save continue doing the things they enjoy. "Today's 'middle-agers' look for products that give them independence and freedom," says Michael Flowers, President of Electric Mobility Corporation. "They do not want to compromise their lifestyles and they want products that offer it all. Boomers require scooters that offer convenience, comfort and are easy to use, store and transport , and easy to store . And they also want products that look good and perform well. The AutoGo offers these benefits plus many more that aging Baby Boomers need and want to keep up with their active lifestyles." According to Flowers, "The AutoGo's breakthrough patented design utilizes a central pivot point to fold the seat frame, main chassis and footrest -- automatically -- with just one hand. There's nothing else like it on the market. No other mobility vehicle gives you more 'get up and go' so you can get more from life. Automatically Fold it, place it in the trunk of your car, and you're on your way." "Electric Mobility has done something completely different! Just watching a demonstration of the AutoGo folding feature was a real eye-opener. The company has taken scooter design to another level," says David Russell, the publisher of THISS magazine, The Homecare Industry Information Source in the UK . With the AutoGo, users do not have to compromise. While it is compact and lightweight, it also offers strength, stamina and stability. Measuring just 41 inches long by 21 inches wide, the AutoGo can travel up to 4.2 mph and carry up to 300 lbs. for a maximum range of ten miles on its rechargeable battery. It features a super lightweight cast aluminum chassis that provides maximum strength and longevity while only weighing nine pounds. Dual front wheels insure added stability. And AutoGo riders do not have to give up comfort for convenience. The comfortable lightweight, padded seat with armrests is removable and folds down for storage and transport. A storage compartment under the seat is a safe place for personal items. An advanced digital smart controller provides smooth acceleration and deceleration, and includes a self-diagnosing system and battery preserving sleep mode. The powerful electric motor and smooth differential drive are quiet and provide a pollution-free method of transportation. While scooter users want their scooter to be ready to go when the need it, they also want it out of the way when it's not in use. The AutoGo's power-walking feature allows users to power fold the scooter to a compact size and then move it to a convenient storage location. In addition, the AutoGo's design provides for easy dismantling for storage or to fit a in a car's trunk. The battery pack and seat are removable and the drive train easily disengages from the body stats=1 of the vehicle. The AutoGo can travel by car, train, ship or plane. It can store either horizontally or vertically depending on the space available. To help make travel even easier a line of accessories complements AutoGo. An AutoRack? transport platform fits on the back of a car, truck, van or SUV with a Class1, 2 or 3 trailer hitch. Performing similarly to a bicycle rack, the AutoRack provides a ramp where a user can power walk the AutoGo up the ramp and onto the carrying platform. UltraLite Vehicles also offers the a trunk lift that can move the entire unit into the trunk of a car, or a van or SUV. Finally, the lightweight, aluminum, folding AutoRamp? allows easy transport in a van. Customers can choose the transportation option that best meets their needs. With AutoGo, UltraLite Vehicles sets a new standard in scooter transportation for the mobility impaired. Users can shop; visit friends, relatives and neighbors; garden, dine out and sightsee with ease. AutoGo is economically priced at $3299, about half the cost of a conventional scooter. Consumers can get more information by calling, Toll Free, 1-800-U-AUTOGO. Electric Mobility's Nationwide Service Network and a generous Warranty support every AutoGo all across North America . UltraLite? Vehicles is a division of Electric Mobility Corporation, the manufacturer of the Rascal electric scooter, the personal mobility vehicle used by hundreds of thousands of people around the world