Archive for January, 2009
NBC goes green with Segway at Super Bowl XLIII
Aside from the 20 or Segway PTs that Tampa Police & Fire are using in Tampa for Super Bowl XLIII, NBC Sports is using a pair of Metallic Sage i2’s to get around the expansive facility.
The use is a part of a greater effort by NBC to take steps and tangibly reduce the negative impact [...]
Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) To Attend Historic Inauguration
This coming Tuesday, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. The inaugural attendees are seeking interesting and alternative transportation options to battle the expected frenzy, including bikes, roller skates, skateboards, and even kayaks. The Maryland Department of Transportation, the Coast Guard, and other governing bodies have posted vehicle [...]
For the Record…
Earlier this week, CNN.com published a story about philanthropic inventor Dean Kamen and the psychological decisions that entrepreneurs often struggle with as part of the innovation process. In doing so, there were unnecessary implications suggested between making difficult, project-ending decisions and our company. The insinuation that Segway was fading fast caused other outlets to pick [...]
Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) Patrol Cape Town!
In December, two Segway PTs were deployed by the Equestrian Unit and Task Team at the Metropolitan Police Service Area West in Cape Town, Africa.
“Members on foot patrol would take at least an hour to an hour and a half to patrol the area. However, on the Segway PT, members would be able to patrol [...]
“Have you guys seen those Segway PTs in Mall Cop?”
Someone you know must’ve rattled that off sometime over the past couple of weeks.
If you’re in the states and have been watching TV lately, chances are you’ve seen an advertisement for the upcoming release of Paul Blart Mall Cop and caught a glimpse of a Segway PT cameo appearance.
In fact, our presence in the film [...]
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