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Scott@Bjorn3D · 04-07-2009, 07:59 AM

From Wired.com:

General Motors and the people who make the world's coolest scooter have developed a two-wheeled, two-seat electric car that's essentially a big honkin' Segway, which makes us wonder how long it'll be before Woz is playing polo with one.

GM and Segway pulled the sheet off the unusual, albeit innovative, EV on Tuesday morning at the New York Auto Show, proclaiming the car of the future may have two wheels, not four. The beleaguered automaker says the concept vehicle, dubbed Project PUMA - for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility - is just the thing for navigating congested cities with ease.

"Project PUMA represents a unique solution to moving about and interacting in cities, where more than half of the world's people live," Larry Burns, company VP of research and development and strategic planning, said in a statement.

Perhaps the only thing wilder than the styling is the idea the cars would communicate with each other wirelessly to regulate speed, reduce congestion and prevent accidents.

"Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them," Burns said. "Now connect those vehicles in an Internet-like web and you can greatly enhance the ability of people to move through cities, find places to park and connect to their social and business networks."

A car that can Tweet?

PUMA uses a lithium ion battery and something GM calls "digital smart energy management" to deliver a range of 35 miles. Twin motors drive the twin wheels at up to 35 mph, and the same balancing technology that keeps you from landing on your face while riding a Segway.

"We are excited to be working together to demonstrate a dramatically different approach to urban mobility," Jim Norrod, Segway CEO, said. "There's an emotional connection you get when using Segway products. The Project PUMA prototype vehicle embodies this through the combination of advanced technologies that Segway and GM bring to the table to complete the connection between the rider, environment and others."

PUMA is just a concept at this point, and given GM's precarious financial standing, we'd be surprised if this was anything more than a "wouldn't this be cool..." kind of project. Neither company said how much the 300-pound vehicle might cost should it see production, but according to the Associated Press they suggested the total operating cost - purchase price, insurance, maintenance and fuel - would be one-third to one-fourth the cost of the average car.

Photos: General Motors

General Motors and the people who make the world's coolest scooter have developed a two-wheeled, two-seat electric car that's essentially a big honkin' Segway, which makes us wonder how long it'll be before Woz is playing polo with one.

GM and Segway pulled the sheet off the unusual, albeit innovative, EV on Tuesday morning at the New York Auto Show, proclaiming the car of the future may have two wheels, not four. The beleaguered automaker says the concept vehicle, dubbed Project PUMA - for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility - is just the thing for navigating congested cities with ease.

"Project PUMA represents a unique solution to moving about and interacting in cities, where more than half of the world's people live," Larry Burns, company VP of research and development and strategic planning, said in a statement.

Perhaps the only thing wilder than the styling is the idea the cars would communicate with each other wirelessly to regulate speed, reduce congestion and prevent accidents.

"Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them," Burns said. "Now connect those vehicles in an Internet-like web and you can greatly enhance the ability of people to move through cities, find places to park and connect to their social and business networks."

A car that can Tweet?

PUMA uses a lithium ion battery and something GM calls "digital smart energy management" to deliver a range of 35 miles. Twin motors drive the twin wheels at up to 35 mph, and the same balancing technology that keeps you from landing on your face while riding a Segway.

"We are excited to be working together to demonstrate a dramatically different approach to urban mobility," Jim Norrod, Segway CEO, said. "There's an emotional connection you get when using Segway products. The Project PUMA prototype vehicle embodies this through the combination of advanced technologies that Segway and GM bring to the table to complete the connection between the rider, environment and others."

PUMA is just a concept at this point, and given GM's precarious financial standing, we'd be surprised if this was anything more than a "wouldn't this be cool..." kind of project. Neither company said how much the 300-pound vehicle might cost should it see production, but according to the Associated Press they suggested the total operating cost - purchase price, insurance, maintenance and fuel - would be one-third to one-fourth the cost of the average car.

Photos: General Motors

Here is a new one for GM to make Obama happy.

http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/07/auto...ion=2009040708

kdbolt70 · 04-07-2009, 08:00 AM

Kind of goofy, but maybe the tree huggers who are also patriotic will hop on this bandwagon.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 04-07-2009, 08:06 AM

Hey maybe all those folks in San Francisco could buy them and save gas and make Polosi happy.

djinva · 04-07-2009, 08:10 AM

I saw it on the today show this morning, kinda goofy, but if it helps GM I'm all for it.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-07-2009, 08:49 AM

What do you do if it's raining???

manimsoblack · 04-07-2009, 08:52 AM

I see San Fran smug levels rising if this gets produced...

Zabo · 04-07-2009, 09:04 AM

Needs a jetsons noisemaker..

*boop boop boopboopboopboopboopboop~*

Chevyrocker · 04-07-2009, 09:40 AM

From Wired.com:

General Motors and the people who make the world's coolest scooter have developed a two-wheeled, two-seat electric car that's essentially a big honkin' Segway, which makes us wonder how long it'll be before Woz is playing polo with one.

GM and Segway pulled the sheet off the unusual, albeit innovative, EV on Tuesday morning at the New York Auto Show, proclaiming the car of the future may have two wheels, not four. The beleaguered automaker says the concept vehicle, dubbed Project PUMA - for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility - is just the thing for navigating congested cities with ease.

"Project PUMA represents a unique solution to moving about and interacting in cities, where more than half of the world's people live," Larry Burns, company VP of research and development and strategic planning, said in a statement.

Perhaps the only thing wilder than the styling is the idea the cars would communicate with each other wirelessly to regulate speed, reduce congestion and prevent accidents.

"Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them," Burns said. "Now connect those vehicles in an Internet-like web and you can greatly enhance the ability of people to move through cities, find places to park and connect to their social and business networks."

A car that can Tweet?

PUMA uses a lithium ion battery and something GM calls "digital smart energy management" to deliver a range of 35 miles. Twin motors drive the twin wheels at up to 35 mph, and the same balancing technology that keeps you from landing on your face while riding a Segway.

"We are excited to be working together to demonstrate a dramatically different approach to urban mobility," Jim Norrod, Segway CEO, said. "There's an emotional connection you get when using Segway products. The Project PUMA prototype vehicle embodies this through the combination of advanced technologies that Segway and GM bring to the table to complete the connection between the rider, environment and others."

PUMA is just a concept at this point, and given GM's precarious financial standing, we'd be surprised if this was anything more than a "wouldn't this be cool..." kind of project. Neither company said how much the 300-pound vehicle might cost should it see production, but according to the Associated Press they suggested the total operating cost - purchase price, insurance, maintenance and fuel - would be one-third to one-fourth the cost of the average car.

Photos: General Motors

General Motors and the people who make the world's coolest scooter have developed a two-wheeled, two-seat electric car that's essentially a big honkin' Segway, which makes us wonder how long it'll be before Woz is playing polo with one.

GM and Segway pulled the sheet off the unusual, albeit innovative, EV on Tuesday morning at the New York Auto Show, proclaiming the car of the future may have two wheels, not four. The beleaguered automaker says the concept vehicle, dubbed Project PUMA - for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility - is just the thing for navigating congested cities with ease.

"Project PUMA represents a unique solution to moving about and interacting in cities, where more than half of the world's people live," Larry Burns, company VP of research and development and strategic planning, said in a statement.

Perhaps the only thing wilder than the styling is the idea the cars would communicate with each other wirelessly to regulate speed, reduce congestion and prevent accidents.

"Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them," Burns said. "Now connect those vehicles in an Internet-like web and you can greatly enhance the ability of people to move through cities, find places to park and connect to their social and business networks."

A car that can Tweet?

PUMA uses a lithium ion battery and something GM calls "digital smart energy management" to deliver a range of 35 miles. Twin motors drive the twin wheels at up to 35 mph, and the same balancing technology that keeps you from landing on your face while riding a Segway.

"We are excited to be working together to demonstrate a dramatically different approach to urban mobility," Jim Norrod, Segway CEO, said. "There's an emotional connection you get when using Segway products. The Project PUMA prototype vehicle embodies this through the combination of advanced technologies that Segway and GM bring to the table to complete the connection between the rider, environment and others."

PUMA is just a concept at this point, and given GM's precarious financial standing, we'd be surprised if this was anything more than a "wouldn't this be cool..." kind of project. Neither company said how much the 300-pound vehicle might cost should it see production, but according to the Associated Press they suggested the total operating cost - purchase price, insurance, maintenance and fuel - would be one-third to one-fourth the cost of the average car.

Photos: General Motors

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Chevyrocker · 04-07-2009, 10:09 AM

Come on, someone's gotta have some good jokes for this one...I bump myself in hopes for comic relief this Tuesday morning.

nester7929 · 04-07-2009, 10:32 AM

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse....it_needs_to_be

TheCaptain · 04-07-2009, 11:48 AM

haha... wow. I got nothing...

*DGthe3* · 04-07-2009, 12:38 PM

Well, at least the wheels look good.

TheClassicCarKid · 04-07-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Well, at least the wheels look good.

haha yeah, best wheels on an electric car i've ever seen

Vash · 04-07-2009, 12:47 PM

It's neat toy but I don't see it replacing a NTSB certified coupe like Smartcar, Cobalt, Aveo, Focus etc.

Zero to 60 in = Never lol...

Probably run a Quarter mile in a under a minute!

04-07-2009, 07:59 AM	#1
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	GM sees an electric, 2-wheel future From Wired.com: General Motors and the people who make the world's coolest scooter have developed a two-wheeled, two-seat electric car that's essentially a big honkin' Segway, which makes us wonder how long it'll be before Woz is playing polo with one. GM and Segway pulled the sheet off the unusual, albeit innovative, EV on Tuesday morning at the New York Auto Show, proclaiming the car of the future may have two wheels, not four. The beleaguered automaker says the concept vehicle, dubbed Project PUMA - for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility - is just the thing for navigating congested cities with ease. "Project PUMA represents a unique solution to moving about and interacting in cities, where more than half of the world's people live," Larry Burns, company VP of research and development and strategic planning, said in a statement. Perhaps the only thing wilder than the styling is the idea the cars would communicate with each other wirelessly to regulate speed, reduce congestion and prevent accidents. "Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them," Burns said. "Now connect those vehicles in an Internet-like web and you can greatly enhance the ability of people to move through cities, find places to park and connect to their social and business networks." A car that can Tweet? PUMA uses a lithium ion battery and something GM calls "digital smart energy management" to deliver a range of 35 miles. Twin motors drive the twin wheels at up to 35 mph, and the same balancing technology that keeps you from landing on your face while riding a Segway. "We are excited to be working together to demonstrate a dramatically different approach to urban mobility," Jim Norrod, Segway CEO, said. "There's an emotional connection you get when using Segway products. The Project PUMA prototype vehicle embodies this through the combination of advanced technologies that Segway and GM bring to the table to complete the connection between the rider, environment and others." PUMA is just a concept at this point, and given GM's precarious financial standing, we'd be surprised if this was anything more than a "wouldn't this be cool..." kind of project. Neither company said how much the 300-pound vehicle might cost should it see production, but according to the Associated Press they suggested the total operating cost - purchase price, insurance, maintenance and fuel - would be one-third to one-fourth the cost of the average car. Photos: General Motors General Motors and the people who make the world's coolest scooter have developed a two-wheeled, two-seat electric car that's essentially a big honkin' Segway, which makes us wonder how long it'll be before Woz is playing polo with one. GM and Segway pulled the sheet off the unusual, albeit innovative, EV on Tuesday morning at the New York Auto Show, proclaiming the car of the future may have two wheels, not four. The beleaguered automaker says the concept vehicle, dubbed Project PUMA - for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility - is just the thing for navigating congested cities with ease. "Project PUMA represents a unique solution to moving about and interacting in cities, where more than half of the world's people live," Larry Burns, company VP of research and development and strategic planning, said in a statement. Perhaps the only thing wilder than the styling is the idea the cars would communicate with each other wirelessly to regulate speed, reduce congestion and prevent accidents. "Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them," Burns said. "Now connect those vehicles in an Internet-like web and you can greatly enhance the ability of people to move through cities, find places to park and connect to their social and business networks." A car that can Tweet? PUMA uses a lithium ion battery and something GM calls "digital smart energy management" to deliver a range of 35 miles. Twin motors drive the twin wheels at up to 35 mph, and the same balancing technology that keeps you from landing on your face while riding a Segway. "We are excited to be working together to demonstrate a dramatically different approach to urban mobility," Jim Norrod, Segway CEO, said. "There's an emotional connection you get when using Segway products. The Project PUMA prototype vehicle embodies this through the combination of advanced technologies that Segway and GM bring to the table to complete the connection between the rider, environment and others." PUMA is just a concept at this point, and given GM's precarious financial standing, we'd be surprised if this was anything more than a "wouldn't this be cool..." kind of project. Neither company said how much the 300-pound vehicle might cost should it see production, but according to the Associated Press they suggested the total operating cost - purchase price, insurance, maintenance and fuel - would be one-third to one-fourth the cost of the average car. Photos: General Motors Here is a new one for GM to make Obama happy. http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/07/auto...ion=2009040708

04-07-2009, 08:00 AM	#2
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04-07-2009, 08:10 AM	#4
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04-07-2009, 08:49 AM	#5
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04-07-2009, 09:40 AM	#8
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	GM and Segway team up... From Wired.com: General Motors and the people who make the world's coolest scooter have developed a two-wheeled, two-seat electric car that's essentially a big honkin' Segway, which makes us wonder how long it'll be before Woz is playing polo with one. GM and Segway pulled the sheet off the unusual, albeit innovative, EV on Tuesday morning at the New York Auto Show, proclaiming the car of the future may have two wheels, not four. The beleaguered automaker says the concept vehicle, dubbed Project PUMA - for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility - is just the thing for navigating congested cities with ease. "Project PUMA represents a unique solution to moving about and interacting in cities, where more than half of the world's people live," Larry Burns, company VP of research and development and strategic planning, said in a statement. Perhaps the only thing wilder than the styling is the idea the cars would communicate with each other wirelessly to regulate speed, reduce congestion and prevent accidents. "Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them," Burns said. "Now connect those vehicles in an Internet-like web and you can greatly enhance the ability of people to move through cities, find places to park and connect to their social and business networks." A car that can Tweet? PUMA uses a lithium ion battery and something GM calls "digital smart energy management" to deliver a range of 35 miles. Twin motors drive the twin wheels at up to 35 mph, and the same balancing technology that keeps you from landing on your face while riding a Segway. "We are excited to be working together to demonstrate a dramatically different approach to urban mobility," Jim Norrod, Segway CEO, said. "There's an emotional connection you get when using Segway products. The Project PUMA prototype vehicle embodies this through the combination of advanced technologies that Segway and GM bring to the table to complete the connection between the rider, environment and others." PUMA is just a concept at this point, and given GM's precarious financial standing, we'd be surprised if this was anything more than a "wouldn't this be cool..." kind of project. Neither company said how much the 300-pound vehicle might cost should it see production, but according to the Associated Press they suggested the total operating cost - purchase price, insurance, maintenance and fuel - would be one-third to one-fourth the cost of the average car. Photos: General Motors General Motors and the people who make the world's coolest scooter have developed a two-wheeled, two-seat electric car that's essentially a big honkin' Segway, which makes us wonder how long it'll be before Woz is playing polo with one. GM and Segway pulled the sheet off the unusual, albeit innovative, EV on Tuesday morning at the New York Auto Show, proclaiming the car of the future may have two wheels, not four. The beleaguered automaker says the concept vehicle, dubbed Project PUMA - for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility - is just the thing for navigating congested cities with ease. "Project PUMA represents a unique solution to moving about and interacting in cities, where more than half of the world's people live," Larry Burns, company VP of research and development and strategic planning, said in a statement. Perhaps the only thing wilder than the styling is the idea the cars would communicate with each other wirelessly to regulate speed, reduce congestion and prevent accidents. "Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them," Burns said. "Now connect those vehicles in an Internet-like web and you can greatly enhance the ability of people to move through cities, find places to park and connect to their social and business networks." A car that can Tweet? PUMA uses a lithium ion battery and something GM calls "digital smart energy management" to deliver a range of 35 miles. Twin motors drive the twin wheels at up to 35 mph, and the same balancing technology that keeps you from landing on your face while riding a Segway. "We are excited to be working together to demonstrate a dramatically different approach to urban mobility," Jim Norrod, Segway CEO, said. "There's an emotional connection you get when using Segway products. The Project PUMA prototype vehicle embodies this through the combination of advanced technologies that Segway and GM bring to the table to complete the connection between the rider, environment and others." PUMA is just a concept at this point, and given GM's precarious financial standing, we'd be surprised if this was anything more than a "wouldn't this be cool..." kind of project. Neither company said how much the 300-pound vehicle might cost should it see production, but according to the Associated Press they suggested the total operating cost - purchase price, insurance, maintenance and fuel - would be one-third to one-fourth the cost of the average car. Photos: General Motors __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

04-07-2009, 08:06 AM	#3
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Hey maybe all those folks in San Francisco could buy them and save gas and make Polosi happy.

04-07-2009, 09:04 AM	#7
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Needs a jetsons noisemaker.. boop boop boopboopboopboopboopboop~

04-07-2009, 10:09 AM	#9
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	Come on, someone's gotta have some good jokes for this one...I bump myself in hopes for comic relief this Tuesday morning. __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

04-07-2009, 10:32 AM	#10
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04-07-2009, 11:48 AM	#11
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04-07-2009, 12:38 PM	#12
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Well, at least the wheels look good. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

04-07-2009, 12:47 PM	#14
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	It's neat toy but I don't see it replacing a NTSB certified coupe like Smartcar, Cobalt, Aveo, Focus etc. Zero to 60 in = Never lol... Probably run a Quarter mile in a under a minute!