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• The Segway PUMA is a developmental two-person transporter created by Segway and General Motors. It was unveiled on April 7, 2009.Jalopnik: VIDEO: GM, Segway PUMA Pod Gets First Drive...

  Built off of the same idea as the original Segway Personal Transporter models, the PUMA provides transportation for two individuals, while keeping the two-wheel electric style.The Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.

• Fast Facts

  1. PUMA: Personal Urban Mobility & AccessibilityThe Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.
  2. Experimental vehicleThe Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.
  3. Joint venture between Segway and General MotorsThe Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.
  4. Maximum speed: 35 mphThe Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.
  5. Can travel up to 35 miles on a single chargeThe Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.
  6. Weights 300 poundsJalopnik: VIDEO: GM, Segway PUMA Pod Gets First Drive...
  7. Expected to cost between one-fourth to one-third of an average vehicle
  8. Designed for use in urban areasThe Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.
  9. Unveiled on April 7, 2009The Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.
  10. Featured on The Today ShowJalopnik: VIDEO: GM, Segway PUMA Pod Gets First Drive...
  11. To be showcased at the 2009 New York Auto ShowJalopnik: VIDEO: GM, Segway PUMA Pod Gets First Drive...
  12. Includes dynamic stabilization technology, electric propulsion and a digital dashboardThe Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.
  13. No official timetable for production, but could be as soon as January 2010Jalopnik: VIDEO: GM, Segway PUMA Pod Gets First Drive...

• Project PUMA

  Project Puma was officially unveiled at the 2009 New York Auto Show on April 7, 2009. Segway CEO Jim Norrod stated that this is a different approach to urban mobility, adding the "emotional connection you get when using Segway products."The Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.

  The dynamic stabilization provides a zero-turning radius on two wheels for increased maneuverability over standard vehicles. The PUMA is powered by electric propulsion and smart battery management, using lithium-ion batteries which can be recharged by breaking. The new vehicle also includes drive-by-wire controls for steering, acceleration and deceleration. Users can monitor vehicle speed, battery life and other information via the digital dashboard or via a handheld wireless device.The Last Mile: Introducing Project P.U.M.A.

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