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Old 04-07-2009, 11:53 AM
 
Location: Richardson, TX
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Where do you put the air bag?
GM And Segway Making P.U.M.A. 'Car', Looks Suspiciously Like A Motorized Wheelchair - Geekologie
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Old 04-07-2009, 12:06 PM
 
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I had hoped this was an April Fool's joke...
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Old 04-07-2009, 05:49 PM
 
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I'm waiting for the unicycle version to come out. Tires will only go up in price.
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Old 04-08-2009, 08:09 AM
 
Location: Charleston, WV
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Wonder how it conforms to the Fed's safety regs for cars?
I sure would not want to take a chance on the road with one of those.
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Old 04-08-2009, 08:34 AM
 
Location: A Yankee in northeast TN
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Sheesh, no wonder GM is struggling if they think that thing is a good idea. Wonder who they consider their target group? It just doesn't seem practical for everyday use.
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Old 04-08-2009, 09:21 AM
 
Location: Toledo
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Might as well just ride a bike.
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Old 04-08-2009, 09:58 AM
 
Location: A Yankee in northeast TN
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At least on a bike you can add a basket or saddlebag to carry things in. That thing doesn't even look like it has room for a briefcase.
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Old 04-08-2009, 10:22 AM
 
Location: Richardson, TX
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Sheesh, no wonder GM is struggling if they think that thing is a good idea. Wonder who they consider their target group? It just doesn't seem practical for everyday use.
Yeah, but it is all in the name of being green. Sybolism over substance.
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Old 04-08-2009, 03:44 PM
 
Location: Toledo
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At least on a bike you can add a basket or saddlebag to carry things in. That thing doesn't even look like it has room for a briefcase.
Well I suppose one could put a basket in the front. A bike would be better for maneuverability though. If a person is too lazy to pedal they could put a motor on the bike. I just don't see the point of this beefed up segway. I'm sure some sucker will pay 10 grand for one though.
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Old 04-09-2009, 10:50 AM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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It's nice that these companies are working on something, but it would be nice if it was practical and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
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