Vespa launches street-level poster campaign in Canada to create buzz for the new Vespa S Model, a throwback mocked after the early 50 Special model of 1969, with its square headlamp and side mirrors. Original models are highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Update: These posters are now showing up across downtown Vancouver, though they aren't lasting long, as the city makes strides to clean up graffiti, and graffiti-based advertising in preparation for the 2010 Olympic Games.

Check them out in Vancouver here, here, here, and here

If gas prices have got you hot under the collar, think about this: data from a new traffic model released today demonstrates that the US's largest city could significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a key factor in the global warming debate, and reduce fuel consumption while saving a great deal of time lost to congestion by simply incorporating more motor scooters into the commuting vehicle mix.