Power Assisted

Except in an emergency, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped on the highways in the Commonwealth while using any wireless telecommunications device, whether handheld or otherwise. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Given the proliferation of power-assisted bicycles, it's worth pondering at what point one is simply better off just purchasing a motorcycle or scooter. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2010)

Other fuel-saving measures include electric power-assisted steering, deceleration fuel shutoff, and a variable-displacement air conditioning compressor that helps to reduce drag and increase efficiency. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a woman in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of power-assisted artificial limbs and a kick-ass fighting style. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A gasoline power-assisted bicycle means never having to quit smoking. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2010)

Given the proliferation of power-assisted bicycles, is it any wonder this whole "motorized doping" controversy has arisen? ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2010)

Thoughts on "fastest human being non power-assisted" ❋ Unknown (2009)

"A variety of actions have been taken by Kumba, including a decision to cease all electricity power-assisted trucking (pantograph system) in the short-term," the company said. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Luckily, there were no power-assisted steering or servo-brakes to be affected by such a move. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Over the years, new liposuction technologies have been launched -- including ultrasound-assisted and power-assisted liposuction -- but enthusiasm for these died down once surgeons 'experience caught up with the buzz. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Suspension Type: Fully independent, MacPherson strut suspension, front and rear antivibration subframes, and engine-speed-sensing, progressive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering ❋ Unknown (2006)

It's a clam shell design, as you can see, but it's -- first of all, it's power-assisted. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The power-assisted lipoplasty method is less traumatic for the body and lets these few surgeons experienced in using it sculpt the body more easily. ❋ Jeff Wuorio (2003)

Just because I drive a practical 1998 Volvo V70 station wagon with 4-wheel, power-assisted disc brakes does not mean I lack rock-and-roll cred. ❋ Jen Sincero (2002)

Creating a power-assisted hug from a weary chick is similar to when ya softly clasp and lift her suntan-lotion-oiled hand at da beach to give her a hello/goodbye handshake when she is [half-asleep] while soaking up [da sun]... in both cases, ya receive a little pleasant physical contact wif her, but at da same time ya considerately eliminate da need for her drowsy/achy muscles to [expend] much effort at all. ❋ QuacksO (2019)