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And I still want one.]]>Apr 7th 2009 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
Sebastian Blanco needs a new camera or need lessons on how to use the one he has.]]>Apr 7th 2009 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
1) Why not save money and make it four wheels, save all the money for the needed gyroscopes to keep everything balanced and make the steering like a tank where each set of wheels can be powered independently, to turn tight corners. I am probably missing something obvious with this question, but thought I would ask.

2) Two dudes cramped next to each other is not that greatest marking. I dunno, do a male female couple at least. It just looks awkward.]]>Apr 7th 2009 3:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
now that is something I would buy.]]>Apr 7th 2009 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 4:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 4:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
Yeah, because I'm sure it only took them 3 months to design and build that...

Gawd I'm sick of this shit.

When GM kills the EV1 it's an oil company conspiracy and when they are doing innovative R&D it's a waste of taxpayer money (even though it's not) GM is not my favorite company, but for Dog's sake, quit yer bitchin']]>Apr 7th 2009 6:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
It wouldn't be a Segway if it wasn't on two wheels.]]>Apr 7th 2009 6:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 6:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
If they did some re-engineering of the EV1 and released it with a $20,000 price tag (which is still high), that would be something. They could sell that.

This might be a good redesign of the wheelchair, and would allow people in wheelchairs the ability to travel far distances. But, I don't see very much use for the average consumer, even in a big city with expensive parking.]]>Apr 7th 2009 7:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 7:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 8th 2009 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 9th 2009 9:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
However, there is no doubt that two wheels and a gyroscope is _substantially_ simpler mechanically and lighter weight (read, more energy/fuel efficient) than a four-wheel, independent drive, independent steering system needed to compete. The only thing the latter might offer is a lower price-tag, but that's a short-term thing if there ever was one.]]>Apr 11th 2009 4:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
I would soo watch P.U.M.A. racing on espn]]>Apr 17th 2009 8:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 18th 2009 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 21st 2009 6:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 3:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 3:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 4:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
Absolutely useless you want to go on a joyride with your boyfriend.]]>Apr 7th 2009 7:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
The problem in nyc is parking and charging. Riding wouldn't be an issue. I know they claim it needs to be in a bike lane, but you can ride in the street in manhattan. This thing would be great. Also, assuming they'd relax the parking rules, you could pull it in between plenty of spots with wasted space.]]>Apr 7th 2009 7:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
You're more likely to get beeped at or side-swiped driving that thing.]]>Apr 7th 2009 8:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
And you're a guy.]]>Apr 15th 2009 12:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 15th 2009 12:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/I can see the lads .. you have 50quid to build your own two person electric wheelchair .. now how fast will it go round our track .. for this we need to hand it over to our tame racing driver .. Some say he has no feeling below the waist and that his feet never touch the ground all we know is he's not The Stig, he's Grandad Stig!]]>Apr 7th 2009 5:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
You can buy kits which include number plates, indicators and brake lights, whack a decent LED headlight on and get some insurance! Being a leccy vehicle it'll most likely fall under free road tax also! :-)

Think of it like this. If someone can make a sofa, with a pizza for a steering wheel road legal then why can't this. :D]]>Apr 21st 2009 4:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
as long as they make it affordable, i guess...]]>Apr 7th 2009 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
My guess is that it will come in, in price, right between a Hyundai Accent and an Elantra. Totally unjustifiable to the average person.]]>Apr 7th 2009 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/Apr 7th 2009 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/engadgets-wild-ride-in-the-p-u-m-a/
See: Chupacabra


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