2009-04-07

The GM / Segway Project P.U.M.A

Clipped from: GM / Segway Project PUMA Concept - Auto Shows | Automotive News Blog at CARandDRIVER.com - Car News Resource

GM / Segway Project PUMA Concept - Auto Shows

A seemingly unlikely pair, General Motors and Segway, have teamed up to create a new type of personal transport vehicle. Dubbed Project PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility) and introduced at the New York auto show, the two-wheeled electric vehicle is essentially an upsized and modified Segway scooter with seating for two.

Clipped from: Revealed: The two-wheeled electric car that will 'never crash' | Mail Online

Revealed: The two-wheeled electric car that will 'never crash'

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.

The prototype runs on a lithium-ion battery and uses Segway's two-wheel balancing technology, along with dual electric motors. It's designed to reach speeds of up to 35mph and can run 35 miles on a single charge.

A design sketch of the Project PUMA prototype, being developed by General Motors and Segway

Clipped from: YouTube - GM and Segway Project PUMA

GM and Segway Project PUMA

Clipped from: YouTube - Project P.U.M.A. (HD)

Project P.U.M.A. (HD)

Clipped from: P.U.M.A. – Segway Advanced Development

Think of it as a digital solution to an analog problem. Segway’s P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility & Accessibility) prototype represents the shift that’s needed for the future of transportation. It values less over more; taking up less space, using less energy, produced more efficiently with fewer parts, creating fewer emissions during production and operation, all while offering more enjoyment, productivity, and connectivity.
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