# Fuel-Efficient Scooters Piaggio's New Scooters Feature Friction-Resistant Drive Trains By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-scooter References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/vespa-sprint-and-primavera/44405/) & [vespa](http://www.vespa.com/en_EN) Leading Italian scooter manufacturer and distributor [Piaggio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paiggio) has gone ahead and revealed two brand new scooters in a bid to take its highly iconic [Vespa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro) scooter brand to a different level altogether. The end result is the introduction of upgraded Primavera and Sprint scooters. Both of these new scooters come fully powered by either a 125 cc engine setup or a larger 150 cc engine suitable for those in the market for some extra grunt and power. Both vehicles also feature [high performance upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-electric-scooter) in the form of friction-resistant materials located in the drive train, which allows for improved fuel efficiency. This is an important upgrade to these new scooters as it means better fuel performance as well as a reduced ecological imprint. These Piaggio scooters ably blend Italian automotive design and performance with eco-friendly features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fuel-efficient Scooters:** Piaggio's use of friction-resistant materials in their drive train design improves fuel efficiency and reduces the ecological imprint of their scooters. - **Upgraded Primavera and Sprint Scooters:** Piaggio's launch of upgraded versions of their iconic Vespa scooter brand offers a new level of performance. - **Eco-friendly Automotive Design:** Piaggio's blend of Italian automotive design and eco-friendly features sets a new standard for sustainable transportation options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Piaggio's introduction of friction-resistant materials in their drive train design could disrupt traditional automotive manufacturing processes by contributing to a shift towards eco-friendly transportation options. - **Consumer Electronics:** As more consumers become environmentally conscious, there is an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to invest in the development of eco-friendly products like fuel-efficient scooters. - **Transportation and Logistics:** Piaggio's launch of upgraded scooters with friction-resistant drive trains could offer new solutions to transportation and logistical needs, especially in urban areas where traffic congestion is a challenge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md) - [Chinese Heritage-inspired Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paiggio.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Performance-Focused Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nce-s.md) - [Hybrid Cooling Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gogoro-pulse.md) - [Legacy Brand Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambretta-elettra-scooter.md) - [Opulent Maximalist Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400.md) - [Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor.md) - [Comfort-Focused Electric Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-p-series-ekickscooters.md)