GM announced yesterday that it will be teaming up with scooter maker Segway to build a two-wheel, two-seat scooter that will run on battery power.GM has been testing a prototype of the scooter as part of what it calls Project PUMA, or Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility. The company hopes to have the scooter developed by 2012.
Company officials said the scooter will likely be able to reach speeds up to 35 miles per hour, have a range of up to about 35 miles, and have an enclosed passenger compartment, unlike current Segways.
The vehicle may contain wireless technology to help the driver avoid traffic jams or other adverse road conditions. GM has even hinted that the technology could allow the scooters to navigate themselves through city streets.
For more info, check out this story on the Wall Street Journal's website.
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