Project P.U.M.A. (HD)

[lempira69]

I'd rather drive my Impreza!

[jtbarnett45]

Segway Pimpin!

[deadlyzebra123]

I'd totally rock one of those.

[DjMikeee]

Has you any crash tests?

[JeremyvanVliet]

Wow, that would realy help my out.

I've got a problem with my eyes and i'm not allowed to get a drivers licence.

I'm using my bike all the time or with the public transport!

[kok4753]

he looks like disabled person

[loveunderlaw]

Looks like a trash can with a roof...

[liutcm]

i'll stick to my camry

[germanrago33]

muy bueno,



[G777GUN]

That doesnt look safe. How well does it work offroad.

[abral7d]

للاسف ماتنفع في جدة بتطيح في الحفر اللي بالشوارع

[etniko]

In bizarro world I have a PUMA, here a have an Audi.

[SelectCircle]

Can't decide whether this looks like a baby carraige or a wheel chair.

Why does it seem impossible to make this technology look cool? Why would people want to buy something that makes them look and feel like a dork? That's why Segways aren't catching on with the general public.

I'd rather walk than look like a laughingstock. I'd rather even catch the bus! But the moment Segway designs something decent, I'm buying it.

[myrcrevo1]

how much is it

[TBman256]

anyone ever see red vs. blue? "My other car is a puma"

[GodRMK]

SUP REDDIT!

[fr3d420]

360p is NOT HD.

[Juggernath]

@fr3d420 You're correct, but 720p, which is a selectable under the streaming settings is.

[TehCubalibre]

so now people are too lazy to even stand on a segway now?

[atbee]

Doesn't need 2 seats. The short wheel base is interesting for parking but the width gives it otherwise no advantage in traffic over a scooter, which you could just as easily put a cover on. If it was narrow enough it might be possible to take it inside your home if you dont have a garage, like the Segway.

[MrSoarePaul]

i wanna see them crash it into another car or truck ... the results will be worse than the chinese b6

[NoOdL3z18]

looks more like a Warthog to me

[Echofromsomewere1]

PROJECT FRIDGE XD

[MrPressHere]

Man we are getting lazy....

[gotspeed1212]

and when a bus hits it?

[Pyyhekumi]

Looks like an accident coming when this thing faces a pavement ramp or some other steeper step. It's not all just level roads out there.

Nice windy day, and you'll have a nosebleed mark on your windscreen :D

[mac163]

They should of called it project  T.U.N.A. C.A.N.

[dormantreign]

i can only imagine what would happen if one of the tires goes down in a rut in the road and the other does not....

[creekndn]

it's like a smaller.. glorified golf cart

[biadieso]

this is the future of gay cars.. or wathever

[bhartman36]

For the people calling this an overpriced wheelchair: Um, no. Wheelchairs can't go as fast as this thing is going. And this doesn't look to me like it's for quadriplegics. I imagine you'd have to have some upper body mobility to get into this thing.

I see a potential problem for people in wheelchairs, though: You'd have no problem steering the P.U.M.A., but what do you do when you *get* to your destination? It doesn't look like this thing has any room in in it for your wheelchair.

[clock143]

oh man, can't wait. i always wondered how i could drive one of those bad ass motorized wheel chairs every day without the hassle of losing full control of my lower limbs, But not anymore!! THANKS SEGWAY! (crap)

[peejaa]

The ? the ?? fucking cart thing Sucks But the Muzack is cool!!! Thums...UP!

[newagemotor]

Looks like a winner ! No if they can sell those things for less than $5,000 - it could make some money. Can it go for at least 2 hours ?

[Sisake234]

I've been thinking what happens when small vehicle like this gets hit by a regular sized care? how safe are thinks like this in car accidents? If this do got hit by a semi or a truck he'd have to kiss his ass good bye

[DanieruShidebuteru]

Don't think of it as a small car, obviously. Think of it as a small transport, like your bike, or even in an intermediary category of its own. It's much safer than your regular bike, I'm sure of that, at least's it's got a cage with safety bars all over.

[whatthi]

man as if that guy riding has enough problems getting beat up because hes a nerd now he has to be beat up because of this dorky contraption

[AllaboutTheDiesel]

wow i want one.

[fugazito]

how does it do in the snow??

[snikiniki2006]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[pepene93]

actually, biking is around 5x more efficient than walking (depends on the type of bike) but i definetely see ur point.

[Attilaakiraly]

Britain is gonna ban this car from the roads :)

[balddove]

Pimp my Pushchair.

[yotengomuchosanos]

meh, ride a bike.

[Tamalain]

The Pelosi, Reid, Obama, Franks Approved GM car of the future

[Hojemwod]

you cant walk long distances in a timely fashion though.

[pepene93]

why dont we make an invention that has 2 wheels, and it uses your energy to power itself, making you much more efficient? wait, they did that 100 years ago, its called a bicycle!

[mana12abd]

@pepene93 nice idea, and an original invention.

[danmu]

@pepene93 Because those inventions are slow, like to play in heavy traffic, and are a major danger and inconvenience to the rest of us.

[pepene93]

@danmu theyre only slow if youre a damn couch potato. theyre also not an inconvenience if the people riding them have something resembling a brain. so basically its no good for fat idiots. which might explain your problem with them

[danmu]

@pepene93 fat idiots? no brains? haha...I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were 12.  When you're old enough to get your license and can get on the road with adults, you'll understand why children shouldn't have such toys on the roads as they are indeed a danger to everyone. The most dangerous ones, of course, the the fruity spandexers who like to wear everyone's brands on them (as if they're pro or something). They usually ride in packs of 5-10 and hide out in the middle of curves on rural roads.

[xBLiTZxKRiEGx]

What a waste... they sell golf carts with the exact same design, but 4 wheels.

[awsome8181]

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[ElwyndasRaven]

Segway has an offroad version already. It's just a short jump to making it a seated ride.

[JoeNieroski]

First best place for using this system has to be the golf course. Sell it there then see where it gets driven.

Will an offroad version be available?

[superkakaroto4]

what is the meaning of puma??? =s

[Zabatsue]

a very effecent way of travling on sidewalks lol

[federalbigfoot]

A puma is a large, wild cat, like a cougar or mountain lion.

[Eminemtuga]

puma is a animal

search for images on google

[thiagotecnico]

cant fall back?

[rawrman228]

a crash would fuck that thing up beyond recognition.

[logansGT]

Things could get pretty ugly if that bus hit it !

[tehtud2008]

the disain really sucks. If I get it for free, then hello, but I´d never buy one.

[superparka85]

No wonder why gm filed for bankruptcy

[aa781227]

i think this is great but only for big cities like new york or L.A and such because it is faster than walking but not as prone to getting stuck in traffic. I know My cusin who lives in New york city would love one of these. put for everwhere else seems like a waste of time and money.

[sparty007]

lol this looks like a trashcan or something, or a wheelchair car for the handicapped...lol, pretty cool

[ViiTaLiZSicK]

it only goes 35 mph and 35 miles on one charge. i want one sooo bad.

[akesling]

What moron Bubbas don't know is saying something is "the gayest thing" makes it sell... fast! God, when we finally weed out ignorant homo-phobes?

[akesling]

I want one NOW!

[jekylfoot]

looks like a fun city vehicle to me

[eddyTrue]

its wow

[cakescabrerro]

what the fuck is this gay ass invention, who ever drives this car either has a really small dick or just a flat out chud!

[MikezJunk]

This is the gayest thing i have seen since the smart car.

[123JDB789]

Whoa! Neat!! An enclosed wheelchair for really fat dudes.... one cheek per seat!!!

I'm heavy.... but not that big, but this would take the negative stigma away of being in a w/c.

[DonELHabre]

can u go on the freeway with this shit ??? lmfaooo i would rather drive mr beans car than this wannabe smart car

[terminez]

it doesn't look very fast.

[balddove]

With ideas like this coming out of GM I can't believe they are bankrupt. The PUMA is right up there with the Pontiac Aztec. Maybe they can sell this electric rickshaw in China but they should change the name from PUMA to KUNG POW or CHUNG KING.

[iceynooblet]

Dont be fooled, this is segway enginering with a GM sticker on it, Gm is going out of buisiness because theyre a car company that cant sell cars, plain and simple.

[balddove]

I thought because GM cannot compete with Toyota or Honda they (GM) would go head to head with The Scooter Store.

[iceynooblet]

now they have to worry about competing with rickshaws in india, Lmfao

[peejaa]

Hate the Fucking thing thats Scootin around! But Love the Song!! : )

[peejaa]

Ya right!!! no thanks! ill keep my Camaro!

[11JAYP11]

hahah yo this thing is siiick

Im definatly getting one . . . cheap too

And GM WIll survive baby!

[topgunXXXI]

there aproxitly $3,000

[drifter1966]

You got to be kidding me.......RIGHT

[duxrlux]

i like it, i would get one for my grandpa.

[CurrieFamilyHasFun]

I could see a use in a City . .instead of taking a subway . . but never on a main road. . slow congested areas .

Think China.. think Japan

[emforty2]

since GM is bankrupt and many are out of a job i've heard a new version of this is coming out and its called Rick-Shaw

it looks the same except for 2 handles and Rick pulling with his feet

[d4maniac]

hahaha 1+ :D

[SarahPalinIsRetarded]

Thanks. That made me chuckle. :)

[peejaa]

Its so sad. i think we are all.. NOT just GM are getting Rick-Shaw-right-in-the-ass!! May God ( not Huseein Obama god ) Help us!!!

[jorovcho]

Project wheelchair ;)

[goodoldjam]

Hmm, doesnt belong in a bicycle lane or on the street. Looks like a waste of time and effort.

[ExplosiveMuddButt]

Let's crash test it against a bus! ^_^

[mrelementskateboards]

eat my uvila

[SalingaSan]

It'd look a lot cooler if they didn't have the front protection thing.

Personally I'd think it could be worked out to make a good substituted for a wheelchair or some other disabled-assisting device..

Not as a car though. Like...replacing a bike? Haha.

And for all the bashing, it is just a prototype. The press will criticize it anyway with more useful comments than how "gay" it is.

[SchlauchKing]

wenn das die zukunft sein soll, steig ich auf bus und bahn um^^

[badgerbuddy]

GM... i love you... but don't even think about making a gay car like this

[hoffmann9471]

hahaha

lol

[villel80]

Small, narrow, slow and imagine how cold it would be with that in winter. Well, working airconditioning, and it looks like fun. Though.

[rahungry]

What kind of innovating technology are they using? "None its just an overprice wheelchair"

Yeah the public is going to love this one.

[b4igetu]

Well on it's own the technology isn't to innovative, but more then one and they will interact with each other, interact with street lights, which is cool. But I really doubt there will be many of these in one area to make it worth while.

[rahungry]

Your joking, a couple of kids could make something like these.

[b4igetu]

I actually think a bunch of university students did make a vehicle like this. I forget what the competition was called but they did take suvs that could move around in a urban environment. Of course the vehicle was a mess of cables and computers.

I don't see any other vehicle like this though. Unless of coarse the one in your garage is like this.

[peejaa]

i tell ya what!! ill never buy it!!

[emforty2]

they are touting its 2 wheel balancing capability by using computers. ha ha ha

well let me tell you a vehicle that balances on 2 wheels was invented 100 years ago its called a BICYCLE

[we all know its your brain that does the balancing without using a single Kilowatt of electricity]

[rahungry]

Its funny how they never shows this piece of shit going on a steep slope. XD.

[winks2fast4you]

how gay

[LaLaObeRoT]

This thing is way cool. Would be perfect for my 20km commute through the congested Stuttgart area. I WANT ONE !!!!!

[emforty2]

thats why they call it a vertical coffin rolling on 2 wheels

[1969LEO1969]

PUMA VS City Bus= you dead

[b4igetu]

city bus vs car allot of times means you dead. Your obviously a bad driver if you think you will get hit by a bus. Maybe you shouldn't have a license.

[peejaa]

The Obama Huseeinmobleigreenshit!

[mnm91469]

ok. now make it look like a car.

[peejaa]

Ya Try Dickin your Best girl in that dam thing!!...

[nonthere]

Your best girl will dump you for a guy with a stang as soon as you show up in this thing.

[cafenated]

...and 10 seconds after you park it two guys pull up in a van and your 'puma' is gone.

[kyleman1313]

GOOD, now add A/C and heat, and your got yourself a sale. also, could you close the cabin, like, enclose it so that no air can get through?

[EluraUser]

Brilliant! I want one.

[Ragnar0k951]

It looks like a more expensive competitor to the Scooter Store...

[F4O4U4R4S]

a johnny on the spot on wheels, which is convenient for when a truck is about to hit you in this thing you can shit yourself just before your grill meets the trucks grill.

good thinking GM with this kind of thinking you should be absolutely bankrupt in months as apposed to years.

[F4O4U4R4S]

what a piece of shit

[howboutnow222]

a wheelchair for the cripple on the go..

too soon?

[Nyko119]

that is the ugliest ride/vehicle or whatever it is sagway? 14 billion epic fail.

[crsvky28]

That is great if you want to ride to work in a 20,000 trash can.

[Freddycentral]

14 billion and they came up with this shit?

this is ALL segway and 0 GM

[jaime63]

Guauuuuu

[tomcatfranks]

What's REALLY funny is the owner of this will have the last laugh passing the gas pumps by, as well as easily finding parking! :D

[XRaCeProX]

This is very vulnerable, involved in an accident and everyone might die.

[emforty2]

this is what GM came up with after spending the $14 BILLION

taxpayer Bailout Money

a 2 wheel electric golf car that looks like a Coffin on 2 wheels

watch out for that HUMMER behind you !

[lookupwakeup]

This thing would be great for an amusement park.. hahaha

[geri930313]

what the fuck is that ?!

[nonthere]

That's right, because there's nothing a mom with three kids wants more than this piece of shit. You can always put the toddler up on the roof.

[youppel]

Do moms with three kids make up traffic jams?

[lukel03]

They should market these to upscale golf courses. Make it just a little bigger for a drink in the front and a place off the back to put your golf clubs.

[youppel]

This is just great. Don't believe it is going to be a success in Old America. But in Europe we have lots of cities with narrow streets with too many big cars. Only 1.3 persons average in a car. Short distance trips. Ideal for this vehicle. Once these idiot SUVs are gone (I give them 5 years) and most cars are reduced to reasonable size it will be fun again to live in a city

[whiteheartmovies]

This is going to fail just like the Sinclair C5. Imagine driving along in this bi-wheeled golfcart, then out swings a bus, a van, or hell, a mini! SMASH!!! Youre not going to look pretty climbing out of that wreck. More Like Project B.U.M.M.A!

[youppel]

Imagine driving along in a motor bike, then out swings a bus, a van, or hell, a mini! SMASH!!! Youre not going to look pretty climbing up beneath that wreck...

[whiteheartmovies]

Actually i drive a car aswell as a motorbike - I can tell you that on a bike you can see and react to others far more effectively than in a motorised shopping trolley. Im all for imaginative innervations but this is a non-starter, unless these vehicles had their own lanes to travel on, but how/why would any gov fund that?

[whiteheartmovies]

Even if you didnt hit an other vehicle but instead a wall, high curb, etc, the drivers head is only 2 inches from the windscreen (doing!) and checkout the foot-guillotine at 1.01.

[youppel]

... after all, this is a pilot only. Want to know, what the first Mercedes looked like? If you want things to be more stylish and protective, then google for aerorider or go-one or velombiles. All nearly handmade with human power or electric assist. No GM in the background. These might not make it. And they have one more drawback: only one person. Here in Europe the average persons in a car is 1.3. Thats why the Smart has two seats. Want to know what people said about it, when it was introduced?

[socialsuicide621]

take a look at this picture, note that there are two people.

[youppel]

@socialsuicide621 ... uhm... pretty late on it: I was comparing with velomobiles, which have only one seat.

[samiiowns]

no one without a death wish would ever buy one of these stupid things

[HumanBullShit]

OMG buy a car

[rappppppist]

Meter Maids all over are rejoicing.

[oxygenownz]

why ?

[IIChewII]

For real, this thing is really awesome. If they could get it going high-speed this is like a great alternative for cars =P

Seriously, how many "soccer moms" do you see driving SUVs around town with no one in them? What a waist of gas! This is a GREAT idea!

[arizonaoz]

Until the rest of the dumbass drivers of large vehicles are off the road, that thing is a two-wheeled tinfoil death trap. Today and for the foreseeable future, that thing is useful and SAFE only in a community of sidewalks and bicycles. You'd be a complete moron to drive that around a city like Phoenix, Detroit, LA, etc. Get real. Great TOY. Stupid and dangerous way to navigate between 2-ton and 5-ton vehicles.

[iamufreak]

Damn Right. It's fucking moronic. What a fucking waste of engineering and valuable time. Fuck. why did they simply not use a golf cart platform and have all the feature this has for 100 times less effort and cost. What about when the thing breaks down. What about the wasted batery life balancing this. What about emergency breaking!

Here's an idea, why not use a freaking pogo stick for cheap hurban transport!!! The goverment will give me million in grants and I can laugh at the way to the bank.

[sandycandycandysandy]

Well, folks, all your questions about safety, style and equipment will be answerd the next decades. As it was with early 4w-cars, a century ago. But in principle view, this is a big step in mobile evolution. This ll be a surviver of mobile crisis. I m convinced. Great work! Whoever persons brought it to life. Thumbs up. More of this plz

[rindori1]

I could build a pile of crap like this from PVC pipe and one of those electric Rickshaws. Seriously these guys went to engineering school. I hope the Chevy Volt is as good as they say cause this thing is a pile

[mademynamekindoflong]

seems like an alternative to a bike rather than a car

[Thatcrazykidbrendan]

what about safety, not very enclosed lol

[nzingamina]

Is this one size fits all? Maybe in China but we got some huge motherfuckers in this country.

[rocketman089]

its a glorified golf cart.

and by glorified i mean really, really gay.

[jowens308]

i lol'd

[cubico69]

Looks cool, energy efficient touring wheelchair..do you need license plates to drive it?, would it stand impacts and collision, awkward steering,maybe a joystick for manual mode?, and a computer programmed to go home and via GPS/ without driver interference..and a

[giannisxalkias]

what will hapent if you brake hard????

[crowleydc]

maybe a giant airbag alll around :p

[Bryan5255]

This thing is cool and all and certainly an engineering feat, but personally I think it makes very little sense to have something like this with two wheels. A third wheel makes it much more stable, cost effective, and unlike it's cousin version that requires you to stand this isn't near as easy to store. Good luck with this, but outside of the very nerdy science market I really don't see much buying potential in this vehicle.

[Turquoise66]

a when it rains.....

[alza3em17294]

I heard its water proof "maybe..?"

[pomatmarc]

Great idea but they still have to work on the design,it looks like a trash container

[Attilaakiraly]

it does says on the vehicle "experimental"....

[LenweAncalimon]

This looks credible and could very well be the future of transport. Couple this with an automated driving system, internet broadband, LCD screen and surround sound speakers. Kick in a little more for the lazyboy recliner option and your riding in style!

[nickgt30]

Now that is awesome!!!