GM and Segway Announce two-wheeled urban transport vehicle

GM and Segway just come out with the project called PUMA. PUMA stands for Personal Urban Mobility and Accesibility. It  can reach maximum speed 35 miles per hour and going for 35 miles in one charge and cost only 35 cents per charge. This vehicle enables design creativity, fashion, fun, and social networking. According to GM and Segway this vehicle has many features,

“It combines several technologies demonstrated by GM and Segway, including electric drive and batteries; dynamic stabilization (two-wheel balancing); all-electronic acceleration, steering and braking; vehicle-to-vehicle communications; and autonomous driving and parking. Those technologies integrate in Project P.U.M.A. to increase mobility freedom, while also enabling energy efficiency, zero emissions, enhanced safety, seamless connectivity and reduced congestion in cities.”

PUMA is designed for two passengers and we can still drive this during winter. It is not a bad idea for people that living in cramped cities. More details will be on New York auto show next week.

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