Segways: The vehicle of the future
When the first self-balancing human transporter, an invention of the American Dean Kamen, was presented in December 2001, no one suspected that this vehicle would start a trend that would spread all over the world. Especially now, at the beginning of spring, we will see these two-wheelers on the streets more and more often. In many countries, the military, police, security services, airports, and many others are already using these vehicles. The vehicle enjoys enormous popularity, especially in tourism, in the Austrian mountain areas, and in Dubrovnik and Split, which advertise the Segways as the ideal means of transport for sightseeing.
Segways Offroad
The most significant advantages of the Segways are its ease of control and its environmental compatibility for society as a whole: The vehicle is usually no heavier than 39 kilograms, and its battery allows a range of 40 kilometers on level ground. Ever since it was introduced to the American market, the Segways and similar models have undergone constant further development. Off-road versions now make a tour on difficult terrain child's play. The lithium-ion solid battery and the low-pressure off-road tires are the most excellent trump card of the terrain Segways, which today shows incredible agility and outstanding performance even in rough and complex landscapes.
The basic idea of the Segway has always been that of a human transporter that can accompany its driver wherever his everyday life takes him, be it to work, to daily duties, or to go shopping. One of its significant advantages is that it does not require special skills like a motorcycle or a scooter, but anyone can operate it. Moreover, getting around has never been easier, mainly because this vehicle balances itself thanks to a dynamic stability system.
In 80 countries around the world
The fact that this American company now offers various models that can be ordered, like cars with different equipment, shows how well the Segway and its idea have been established worldwide. Not only has it won over people who use it every day to drive to work, but it has also become irreplaceable on many golf courses, security teams in large parking lots, and the military and police. If you want to buy an original Segway, you must pay a price that is not small for a two-wheeler. However, there are already some replicas and similar vehicles on the market, but caution is advised here. Most experts still believe that the Segway company makes the safest two-wheelers.
The legal framework
How the development of the Segway will proceed worldwide in the future depends on how the legislation behaves toward this means of transport. While some countries treat it as a regular vehicle, others, such as Austria, legally equate it with bicycles. According to this, the Segway may be driven by persons aged 12 and over, whereby it is decided that the person weighs at least 45 kilograms. Furthermore, there are differences between the models: while the Segway PT is allowed to be ridden on roads, with the i2 model, you are forced constantly to check if there is a bike lane. In any case, you should discover the rights and obligations when driving the individual models.
Although the future of the Segway is still ahead of us, it is already certain that this vehicle has found its place on city streets not only in America but also in Europe. It will be interesting to see how far the triumph of this two-wheeler will go.
backup systems
suggested that the vehicle had several backup systems to keep it running and even some components failed under warranty, which is fine for users but not for a company that needs to sell new units every year. While the Segway didn't gain the kind of popularity that would make cars obsolete, it did popularize the idea of micro-mobility.
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