The Facts About a Segway Patroller’s Battery Range
Segway® is the world’s leading provider of electric personal transportation. Our Segway Patroller is the world’s indisputable #1 personal transportation solution for police and security markets.
We are often asked, “What is the battery range of a Segway Patroller?” Consistently, the answer is completely satisfactory to customers, which is why we hold the market position we do.
The Facts:
- The Segway Patroller can travel up to 24 miles on a single charge, more than enough for public safety personnel patrolling a neighborhood, business district, university campus, shopping mall or corporate center.
- The Segway Patroller has an on-board charger and patented battery technology that allows officers to charge it at anytime and anywhere there is a standard electrical outlet.
- Officers can top-off the batteries or partially charge them to extend range whenever they are not riding, without any reduction in battery performance. Today’s electric three-wheel devices or golf carts must return to a fixed charging station, connect to a bulky off-board charger and fully charge the batteries or risk damaging them.
- Segway Patrollers can remain in the field and extend their range with a common electrical power cord. For example, the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department recently reported that its fleet of 80 Segway Patrollers is used around the clock throughout the city. They point out that their Patrollers infrequently, if ever, fully deplete their battery charge.
- In the rare event that an officer did need to significantly extend the Segway Patroller’s range, he/she could do so by swapping out batteries. This process can be completed in less than 5 minutes using a basic hex wrench. Using Segway cargo accessories, officers also have the option to carry light, compact and fully charged Segway batteries. If necessary, batteries can be swapped out in the field during a shift. This option is not available with the large batteries of today’s electric three-wheel devices or golf carts.
- Segway is one of the world’s primary users of large format batteries. The Company was at the forefront of Lithium-ion battery development for personal transportation. We’re experts in smart battery management and the advanced sensing technology required to extend battery life and maximize energy efficiency. Please click here to download detailed information on Lithium-ion batteries.
If you have questions about the Segway Patroller’s battery range, please contact us. You may also click here to visit our website where you can download spec sheets, view videos, review case studies and more.
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Segway Names Veteran Executive Rod Keller As President
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Keller to Drive Revitalization of the World’s Leading Provider of Electric Personal Transportation Today, Segway Inc., the world’s leading provider of electric personal transportation, announces it has named Rod Keller as its President. Keller is a veteran executive with an extensive sales and marketing background. He will lead the revitalization of the Company as it focuses on:
“I’m very pleased to welcome Rod to Segway. His vast experience and attention to detail is an ideal match for this team. We’ve put a detailed business plan in place to market feature-rich, quality made products that deliver real value to our worldwide customer base,” said Roger Brown, CEO, Segway. “Rod will lead the execution of our plan to develop solutions that move people from point A to point B, grow market share, maximize revenue and maintain our leading position in the green personal transportation marketplace.” “Since being acquired in late February by Summit Strategic Investments, LLC, Segway has made several strategic changes that will result in its continued success. I’m happy to be joining the team at such an exciting time,” said Keller. “I look forward to contributing to Segway’s evolution which will be marked with our delivery of a new three-wheel product for the public safety market in Q4 2013.” Prior to joining Segway, Keller held executive roles at global technology organizations including T3 Motion, DIRECTV, Siemens Home and Office Communications, Linksys, Augmentix and Toshiba America Information Systems. He has an exemplary track record of executing complex growth plans, managing operations, overseeing product development and improving market penetration. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Texas State University and is also on its McCoy School of Business Advisory Board. Click here to review the news release in its entirety. |
Segway® Patrollers are Critical to the Success of Rotterdam’s Community Patrol Program
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The Segway Patroller is a very familiar sight in the streets of Rotterdam, Netherlands. One of the government’s largest departments, the Department of City Supervision and Maintenance, has more than 30 Segway Patrollers in its fleet. All officers are trained to ride. Units are used daily to instantly multiply the team’s visibility as well as improve mobility and productivity. The department began using Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) in 2008. Since then, the fleet has grown considerably. In fact, Segway Patrollers are often used in lieu of patrol cars to increase an officer’s mobility and help reduce their carbon footprint. The Rotterdam Department appreciates that the Segway Patroller: |
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"We were interested in helping to sustain our environment by employing an zero emissions transportation solution. Selecting the Segway PT was an easy choice for us because it was green and more than met our community patrol needs."
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We’re Here to Help Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about implementing a Segway Patroller Fleet at your public safety organization. |
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Clearwater, Florida Couple Use Their Segway PTs All Year Round
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Dan and Darlene Swanson Glide to be Efficient, Connect with the Community and Have Fun! Dan and Darlene Swanson have lived in Clearwater, Florida for nearly twenty years and they’ve been gliding on Segway® Personal Transporters (PTs) for 8 years. |
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Florida has some of the most progressive EPAMD (Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device) statutes in the United States — gliding is widely accepted. Dan first experienced a PT after renting one to explore nearby Celebration, Florida. Soon after that, he purchased a Gen I i167 model with the intention of using it in lieu of a car for errands. Feel The Freedom For Yourself! Interested in taking a ride? It’s easier than you think. The Segway PT is available to try, rent, or purchase throughout the country and the world. Visit a dealer showroom or take an authorized tour. Either way, our global network of knowledgeable and friendly authorized dealers are dedicated to ensuring a safe and fun ride. Experience the thrill and ease of riding a Segway PT today and see for yourself why we call it the Segway smile.
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Australia Embraces Segway PT Regulations
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Western Australia’s Transport Minister, Troy Buswell, recently announced that the state government enacted legislation that would allow for Segway Personal Transporter (PT) Tours on shared pathways. Western Australia is defined as the entire western third of Australia. It is Australia’s largest state with a land area of over 2.5 million square kilometers and a population of 2.4 million people. Up until two weeks ago, Segway PTs were prohibited on roads, pathways and cycleways. Today, Western Australia is the first state or territory to approve the use of Segway PT in public areas. The regulatory change is limited to commercial tour operators and it is a significant step in the right direction to achieving overall regulatory change. Tours will be restricted. For example, operators must propose a location and apply for approval from the local council. |
However, the change was supported by the Minister for Tourism and the Tourism Council of Western Australia.
“We’re thrilled with the news that legislation now supports commercial Segway PT Tours,” said Belinda Hill, Director of Simply Moving Australia, Segway’s Authorized Distributor. “The expected boast to the local economy is sure to be significant.”
Recent Media Coverage
Segway given rights to roll in WA – WAToday.com.au
Transport Minister Announces “Segway PTs are Coming to Queensland, Australia!”
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Queensland Australia’s Transport Minister, Scott Emerson, glided into a press conference on a Segway Personal Transporter (PT), after riding laps around the Parliament House in Brisbane, and announced that legislation will be adopted that would allow for the Segway PT to be ridden on Queensland’s footpaths and bikeways by the end of 2013. Queensland is the second largest state in Australia. It spans an area of 1.8 million kilometers and is home to over 4.5 million people. Queensland is one of the first Australian states to relax regulations around using Segway PTs on public passage ways. Tourism advocates across the state campaigned for the change, with the support of the Tourism Industry Council, and with the common goal of bolstering tourism across the Gold Coast region. |
“Queensland’s new legislation to allow the use of Segway PTs in public areas will undoubtedly provide a multitude of opportunities for tourism operators to develop tours around notable attractions,” said Brett Walton, Director of Segway Queensland. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see other Australian states follow suit in the near future.”
Recent Media Coverage
Segway [PTs] coming to Qld footpaths – TheAustralian.com.au
Segway [PT] riders get green light – ABCNews.com.au
Segway [PTs] roll on Queensland paths – BrisbaneTimes.com.au
For more information on trying or buying a Segway PT in Australia, please contact Simply Moving Australia.
