and increased the rider's comfort along with a more modern look. 1976 saw the debut of Tomos in the United States of America through US distributors. There were many European manufacturers who had mopeds in the USA market. The market hit its zenith in 1979 as gas prices were at a premium and shortages were common due to a change in OPEC policy. People started to rethink their consumption of gasoline and looked to more efficient means. The moped surfaced as that alternative reaching over 100 mpg. The entire range of two-wheelers was again competing globally after the modernization in the 1980s. The first product from this new range was APN 6 which was introduced in 1981. In 1985, TOMOS launched a new generation of motorcycles, the BT 50 with cast wheels and turn signals. Based on this model, TOMOS ATX 50 C was produced later for off-road use. 1990s In the 1990s Tomos came out with the Sprint, Targa, and Targa LX. The later two were eventually changed to TOMOS ST and TOMOS LX. A new engine was introduced called the A35. Tomos USA was started in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in a new office and warehouse complex of over . 2000s In 2006 the A35 engine was replaced with the A55. This new engine featured lighter weight rotating parts as well as better power output. This engine is currently used on all 50cc applications. In 2004, Slovenia was admitted into the European Union and a contract was signed with Germany's BMW to produce component parts for some of its units, that production continues today from Koper. New models introduced during these years such as the MC Off-Road Line, Revival, Streetmate, and Arrow. Complementing these new units was a new family engine called the A55 in 2006, meeting stricter EPA emission standards. 2010s Tomos returned to the US market with two new mopeds, the redesigned Sprint with classic details, and the all-new Racing TT, but went bankrupt in 2019. Products Tomos CTX 80 Tomos ATX 50 Tomos BT 50 Tomos AT 50 UK Market Tomos TS 50 Tomos NTX 50 (Netherlands only) Tomos Flexer Tomos Racing TT Tomos Streetmate and Streetmate R Tomos Arrow and Arrow R (Youngster) Tomos Roadie Tomos Revival Tomos ST and Sprint (step-through models) Tomos LX (top-tank model) Tomos Colibri 15SLH Tomos Classic (Japan only) Tomos SGS 250 Tomos Electronic E90 Tomos Sprint Electronic Tomos APN-4MS