PUMA motorized car facts about the PUMA - GM & Segways new 2 wheels

PUMA Motorized Car

Gas prices must really be a problem if companies now completely absurd search for "experimental solutions" for drivers.  GM & Segway proposes a souped up on 2 wheels Segway type ride called the PUMA.  PUMA stands for personal mobility and accessibility and almost looks like a tricked out wheelchair on steroids, a speed of 35 mph and travel up to about 35 miles between recharge can rise.  The vehicle weighs less than 300 pounds, it's about 5 feet high, 3 M wide and 4 M long. Recharging the PUMA includes a lithium battery style costs about 60 cents and take approximately 8 to 10 hours.  PUMA should for city people who beyond need a vehicle for short trips on foot, and I think have never heard of the concept or simply to lazy or out of shape for a bicycle.  Here are some other things about the PUMA, you might not know:

Although similar to move how can the Segway HT 1. PUMA up to 3 times faster.

(2) The PUMA will be not allowed in most States, where the speed limit is higher than 35 mph...

3 GM and Segway are hoping that the PUMA will come to the market by 2012. It costs one-third to one-quarter of the cost of a normal car...

4. The PUMA weighs approx. 600 kg.

5. The PUMA will use OnStar crashes to avoid equipped vehicles with others or to communicate traffic jams.

Now will this concept never take off 2 wheeled vehicle by one after in my opinion and become a more toys that are rich people available.  If the sole purpose is car a few blocks instead of walking to get then maybe 2 wheels is not your problem and not enough exercise is the real problem.  Child obesity is now higher than ever, and I believe that a big part of it comes with technology for the wrong reasons.  Place sit at home all day eating Cheetos and playing baseball on your Nintendo Wii, would not it better when kids actually went to out there and picked up a racket and ball?  The same rules for adults should go and vehicles, instead of thousands of dollars for a car, just a few blocks that can travel, maybe you should put your large vente Mocha Frappaccino latte and just a few blocks walk!