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Is it a Segway? No its a 35mph Wheelchair
Project PUMA, or Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility, the two-wheeler is electrically powered and seats two adults. The makers say it will enable people to travel around cities more quickly, safely, quietly and cleanly – and all at a lower total cost.
With its integrated lithium-ion battery, the Puma is capable of reaching speeds of 35mph – nearly twice as fast as the Segway – and will manage up to 35 miles between recharges. Which is about the same asthe Tesla Roadster in the hands of Clarkson. Actually, let’s not start that debate again.
Each machine will be able to communicate with vehicles around it, apparently reducing the risk of accidents, regulating the flow of traffic and organising drinks down the pub. Or something like that, anyway.
Prices haven’t been announced yet but Segway says it expects total cost of ownership to be about a quarter of what you pay to own and run the average family car. That said, your average family car rarely runs the risk of toppling over backwards and leaving you stranded with a large headache.
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1 Users Response In " Is it a Segway? No its a 35mph Wheelchair "
I am not sure if I would ride in one. Looks unsafe.
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