Science/Tech See other Science/Tech ArticlesTitle: GM introduces self-propelled rickshaw to combat congestion
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Detroit Free Press
URL Source: http://www.freep.com/
Published: Apr 7, 2009
Author: Tim Higgins
Post Date: 2009-04-07 07:11:58 by Tatarewicz
Keywords: GM, Segway, PUMA Views: 106
Comments: 6
General Motors and Segway have developed a two-wheel, side-by-side passenger electric vehicle which aims to reduce traffic congestion in cities. Called PUMA, it will have a 35-mile range on a charge of its Li-ion battery and travel at up 35 mph. While still in its prototype stage this self-propelled rickshaw is estimated to cost (ownership and operation) a third or quarter of that of a car. POSTER COMMENT: How's that for beating the Chinese at their own game? Pictures on DFP link. Click for Full Text! Click for Full Text!
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