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- Creator: Dean Kamen
- Headquarters: Bedford, New Hampshire
- Co-founded: 1999
- Market debut: November 2002
- Several models available, including one for golfersOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
- Available in black, white and metallic sageOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
- Zero emissions
- Commonly used by Apple co-founder Steve WozniakGeek Mom Mashup: Steve Wozniak Trades his Segway for Dancing Shoes
- Banned from use on public road in the Netherlands in 2007MSNBC: Dutch Ban Segways from Public Roads
- Can travel up to 24 miles on a single chargeOfficial Site: How the Segway PT Works
- Two-person Segway PUMA introduced in April of 2009Jalopnik: VIDEO: GM, Segway PUMA Pod Gets First Drive...
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The Segway Personal Transporter is a personal transportation device that utilizes a gyroscope system to control balance and momentum.
In April of 2009, the Segway PUMA was introduced on The Today Show. The PUMA is a joint project between Segway and General Motors and can transport two people up to 35 miles on a single charge.Jalopnik: VIDEO: GM, Segway PUMA Pod Gets First Drive...
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Future of the Segway
CEO Dean Kamen has admitted to debating whether or not to give up on the transporter, saying that "when to quit" is the "toughest question there is."CNN.com: Segway inventor reveals 'toughest question' (January 12, 2009) -
Recall
In September of 2006, 23,500 Segway models were recalled after six riders received head and wrist injuries while using the Segway. The company voluntarily recalled Segways sold between March 2002 and September 2006 to correct the "speed limiter," which can malfunction, tipping the rider backwards.CNET News: Injury Risk Prompts Recall of All Segways -
Segway Models
i2: Basic model designed for normal terrainOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individualsi2 Commuter: Designed for commuting and running errandsOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
i2 Cargo: includes removable and lockable storage casesOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
x2: Built for varied terrain with a wider track and all-terrain tiresOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
x2 Adventure: Built specifically for outdoor and off-road useOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
x2 Turf: Includes low-pressure turf tires and scratch-resistant fendersOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
x2 Golf: Low=pressure tires designed for use on a golf course, includes an attachment to hold a golf bagOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
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Segway Personal Transporter News
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Segway acquired by British company
AP / January 15, 2010 BEDFORD, NH - Segway Inc., maker of the Personal Transporter electronic scooter, says it has been acquired by a company based in the ... (January 14, 2010)Boston Globe -
Segway Quietly Sold; Dealers Remain Optimistic
by Mark Hachman Segway Inc., the personal transporter company that was supposed to remake the transportation industry, has quietly been sold, ... (January 18, 2010)PC Magazine -
Segway loooking to sell its products in India : Live Mint
Since the introduction of the Segway® Personal Transporter (PT), Segway has established itself as a leader in the emerging small electric vehicle (SeV) ... (February 04, 2010)Wheels Unplugged -
Segway operator wants Government to allow the machines on roads
And he says there would be further environmental benefits because Segway PTs (personal transporters) run for miles on a tiny amount of electricity and can ... (January 30, 2010)Royal Gazette
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Segway Personal Transporter Questions
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Will portable jetpacks ever become a reality for folks to get around on? (Like the Segway transporter, only in the air.) 3 AnswersI think that by the time we would have the technology to make a jet pack that could stabilize itself like the segway and have more than about 30 seconds worth o... read more -
Enicycle: One Wheel Segway? 2 AnswersIt's cute and gimmicky, but not very practical. It moves at a speed not much faster than just walking, and it doesn't have anyway to carry or tote anything alon... read more -
What is transportation like in Suzhou? What are the highways and airports? 1 AnswerOfficial website for China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park.. Its location and transportation is a good source of information for your question. Highways: Shang... read more -
What are the top five oil transportation companies?Top 5 largest oilfield services companies around the world,collection by GN Solids Control. 1. Schlumberger 2. Halliburton 3. Saipem 4. Transocean 5. Bake... read more
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