GM and Segway unveil new two-wheeled urban vehicle

Lucky3623 · 04-07-2009, 04:01 PM

GM and Segway unveil new two-wheeled urban vehicle

NEW YORK – A solution to the world's urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four, according to executives for General Motors Corp. and Segway Inc.

The companies announced Tuesday that they are working together to develop a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle designed to be a fast, safe, inexpensive and clean alternative to traditional cars and trucks for cities across the world.

The Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility, or PUMA, project also would involve a vast communications network that would allow vehicles to interact with each other, regulate the flow of traffic and prevent crashes from happening.

"We're excited about doing more with less," said Jim Norrod, chief executive of Segway, the Bedford, N.H.-based maker of electric scooters. "Less emissions, less dependability on foreign oil and less space."

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Rider · 04-07-2009, 04:05 PM

Yeah I saw that posted on Jalopnik... Pretty cool..... if you intend to stay on the sidewalks.

Amorok · 04-07-2009, 05:36 PM

That thing is gay and without purpose. Unless you view guaranteeing that you never get laid a purpose. Why wouldn't you just buy a Vespa?

BobTheBiker · 04-07-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amorok

That thing is gay and without purpose. Unless you view guaranteeing that you never get laid a purpose. Why wouldn't you just buy a Vespa?

agreed. I'd RATHER have the vespa. it might actually get you SOME action.

looking at who's making it, I think its bound to fail for sure.

dReWpY · 04-07-2009, 06:03 PM

full o' fail

Dave · 04-07-2009, 06:36 PM

dumbest idea ever

Homeslice · 04-07-2009, 06:41 PM

Epic fail on the "fast" claim.......But on the plus side, any guy who COULDN'T get laid with one of those is a loser. Chicks would be all over it.

rogue · 04-07-2009, 06:54 PM

Ducati Diva · 04-07-2009, 08:03 PM

OMG!!!! Who in their right mind would ride one of those let alone pay money for it?????

Rangerscott · 04-07-2009, 08:04 PM

Two wheel coffin. Alright!!!!

Wonder what the crash test looks like with that up against an SUV.

04-07-2009, 04:01 PM	#1
Lucky3623 Official Thread Killer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 554	GM and Segway unveil new two-wheeled urban vehicle GM and Segway unveil new two-wheeled urban vehicle NEW YORK – A solution to the world's urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four, according to executives for General Motors Corp. and Segway Inc. The companies announced Tuesday that they are working together to develop a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle designed to be a fast, safe, inexpensive and clean alternative to traditional cars and trucks for cities across the world. The Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility, or PUMA, project also would involve a vast communications network that would allow vehicles to interact with each other, regulate the flow of traffic and prevent crashes from happening. "We're excited about doing more with less," said Jim Norrod, chief executive of Segway, the Bedford, N.H.-based maker of electric scooters. "Less emissions, less dependability on foreign oil and less space." Full Story

04-07-2009, 06:36 PM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	dumbest idea ever __________________ TWF Post whore #6

04-07-2009, 08:03 PM	#9
Ducati Diva just learning Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: western nc Moto: 1996 M900 Posts: 1,348	OMG!!!! Who in their right mind would ride one of those let alone pay money for it????? __________________ Todays mighty oak is just yesterdays nut who stood it's ground!

04-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Yeah I saw that posted on Jalopnik... Pretty cool..... if you intend to stay on the sidewalks.

04-07-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	That thing is gay and without purpose. Unless you view guaranteeing that you never get laid a purpose. Why wouldn't you just buy a Vespa?

04-07-2009, 06:41 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Epic fail on the "fast" claim.......But on the plus side, any guy who COULDN'T get laid with one of those is a loser. Chicks would be all over it.

04-07-2009, 08:04 PM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Two wheel coffin. Alright!!!! Wonder what the crash test looks like with that up against an SUV.