Autoped, produced in the United States from 1915 to 1921, was one of the world's earliest motorized scooter manufacturers. Based in Long Island City, New York, the company became known for the Autoped, a compact stand-up scooter powered by a small gasoline engine mounted above the front wheel. Marketed as an economical and convenient form of urban transportation, Autopeds were used by commuters, postal workers, and police departments in several cities. Characterized by their folding design, lightweight construction, and pioneering approach to personal mobility, Autoped scooters are widely regarded as predecessors to the modern motor scooter.