於是狄恩-卡門 ( Dean kamen ) 便利用DEKA研發中心，來進行他心目中理想新 移動工具的研發。該中心是一所國際知名的醫療產品研發團隊，以研發專業的醫療產品為主。要讓一部可以完成此艱鉅任務的科技產品誕生並不是一件容易的事，因為利用兩個輪子來保持平衡以及安全的移動要比用四個輪子困難的多，而這卻阻止不了狄恩卡門完成研發的決心，他甚至找來了法拉利的專業團隊以及麻省理工學院的教授們一起集思廣益，而這些困難在一群對於科技著迷的工程師努力下，也一一的被克服了。今天已經可以在路上順利使用的Segway HT，就是由這些辛苦的研發團隊所努力得來的。
As a leader in two-wheeled electric mobility, it's always been Segway's vision to produce environmentally friendly short-distance transportation alternatives. Today, more and more people are using the Segway PT as an eco-friendly alternative for many of the short journeys that are typically made by car. In fact, The EPA estimates that Americans take 900 million car journeys every day, but did you know that half of these trips are less than five miles long and are by solo drivers? What would happen if you replaced some of those car trips with a Segway PT?
Now just think if we were able to replace 10% of those 900 million car trips with an eco-friendly Segway PT. If each one of these trips was three miles long, that's 6.2 million fewer gallons of gas consumed and 286 million fewer pounds of CO2 emitted everyday.
Zero-emissions
The Segway PT is zero-emissions during operation, allowing you to go indoors if you want. It does draw power from the electrical grid during recharge, but that electricity causes fourteen times less greenhouse gas emissions (PDF) than driving your car the same distance. After that first year on your Segway PT you would have literally saved a ton of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere. (in fact it's probably more than that, a ton is based on average MPG, while most short distance driving results in much lower mileage.)
Environmentally friendly
Zero emissions are only part of the benefit of using a Segway PT. You're doing more than just shifting your consumption from petroleum to electric. Everything about the PT was designed to use that electricity as efficiently as possible. When you dig a little deeper, and compare the source fuel (petroleum vs. the fuel mix used to produce electricity), plus the cost of distributing or transporting the power, the Segway PT is eleven times more efficient than the average American car, and over three times more efficient than even the highest-mileage scooters
Personal
MAKE YOUR COMMUTE FUN AGAIN
The Segway® Personal Transporter (PT) is smart, fun transportation for people who understand that commuting doesn't have to be a trip down a stressful road. Instead, it can be a pleasant, leisurely glide down your town's sidewalk!
ECONOMICAL AND FUN
The Segway PT is a sensible, easy-to-use alternative to getting into your automobile for a commute that may be just a few kilometers down the road. The Segway PT can be a cost-effective alternative to cars or scooters. The Segway PT is also far less expensive to own than a vehicle, saving some people many thousands of dollars on costs like fuel, insurance, maintenance, and parking. And at the equivalent of getting 450 miles per gallon, the Segway PT is economical and virtually maintenance-free. In addition to commuting, the Segway PT is fun to ride for an errand downtown or a trip to the park. The Segway PT is at home anywhere people walk-on sidewalks and crosswalks, in parks and on gravel trails, or in most other public spaces. By using a Segway PT to get to work, though, you help reduce congestion in your local town and save money doing it. All the while, you'll have a lot of fun doing it. We call it "the Segway smile." You'll call it fantastic!
MINIMALIST YET SOPHISTICATED
The Segway PT was designed from the ground-up by engineers who understand that simplicity in elegant engineering results in an amazingly intuitive product. Because of our attention to detail, the Segway PT doesn't require any kind of special license in most countries, and it can be ridden safely and freely on many sidewalks and other pedestrian friendly areas (check your local laws to be sure). Everything about it-from the minimal amount of room it takes up on a sidewalk to the way it moves and balances-was designed to look, act, and feel like a pedestrian. It runs quietly, and is about as wide as a person's shoulders. Just like a person, the Segway PT can turn in place and balance when moving or standing still. Incidental contact with objects is no sweat due to the Segway PT's lightweight frame, specially designed tires, and redundant systems that instantaneously respond to the slightest action. Rest assured that its outward simplicity is powered by sophisticated technology inside.
RELIABLE & EASY TO MAINTAIN
All Segway PT's have been engineered from the ground-up to operate under a wide range of conditions. The electronics, batteries, motors and all other critical components are environmentally sealed to protect them from harsh and changing environments. The Segway PT has been extensively tested to withstand vibration, varying temperatures, and exposure to moisture. And it requires minimal maintenance-just check the tire pressure and keep its battery charged. That's it! Learn More about i2Personal TransportersRenew your energy for commuting, running errands and exploring the outdoors with the fun, efficient, and economical Segway PT..i2x2Learn More about i2 CommuterCommuterPut some "green" into your daily routine with the ease and versatility of the Segway i2 Commuter.i2 Commuter.
Business
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION
The Segway® Personal Transporter (PT) is a highly adaptable productivity tool for companies and organizations, with initial feasibility studies conducted by customers showing double-digit productivity gains. It makes workers faster, enabling them to travel short distances with less wasted time. It increases their carrying capacity, reducing the strain of repetitive tasks and potentially helping avoid the costs of work-related injuries. And it enables companies to forego the use of underutilized vehicles, and the associated ownership and operational costs that go along with them.
Police/Security
THE SEGWAY PT IS ON PATROL FOR POLICE
The Segway® i2 and x2 Police are ideal policing partners. Raised an additional eight inches off the ground, they place officers a clear head above the crowd. That means that an officer will be seen when they need their presence felt. Segway PT riders have superior sight lines for traffic management, crowd control, and community policing.
BECOME MORE APPROACHABLE
The Segway PT is the ultimate icebreaker. Its presence facilitates conversation and encourages effective community policing. Officers are more approachable than when they are in sitting in a cruiser or riding on a bike. And officers get all the attention of horseback patrols without any of the feeding, grooming or housekeeping. The only feeding a Segway PT needs is a standard electrical outlet (for about 10 cents a day!).
FASTER RESPONSE TIMES
Got a lot of area to patrol and fewer officers for coverage? The Segway PT can move an officer, smoothly and quietly, at 2-3 times walking speed. It can easily double the amount of area a walking officer can cover, and can transition immediately from walking speed (3 mph) to sprinting speed (12.5 mph) when an officer needs to get somewhere fast without causing alarm
Golf
THE LINKS WILL NEVER FEEL THE SAME ON A SEGWAY x2 GOLF
The Segway x2 Golf gives golf enthusiasts a new way to cruise the course. With extended-range batteries, a golf bag carrier, and enhanced traction tires, the Segway x2 Golf provides the golfer all the tools needed to experience the game in a new and fun way. Step on to the Segway x2 Golf and immediately you'll realize that it's balancing for you, almost like it is an extension of your body. Just lean forward a little and you'll notice that the Segway x2 Golf is moving in response to the way you move.
SPEED UP PLAY
The Segway x2 Golf allows golfers to speed up play as each player can ride directly to his or her ball. The Segway x2 Golf's elevated platform brings golfers new opportunities as well. Standing an additional 8 inches higher, your enhanced vantage point allows you to evaluate the fairway and lay out each shot better. Enjoying the Segway x2 Golf on the golf course takes nothing away from the fun of golf! You can move alongside your friends on the course, parting only to get to your own lie. The Segway x2 Golf brings a different flavor to each round and allows you to experience your regular golf course in an entirely new way.
LIGHT WEIGHT, LESS IMPACT
For course owners, the Segway x2 Golf will put your course on the map. The Segway x2 Golf will give players a reason to choose your course for a round of play. Golf players are constantly seeking the latest and greatest equipment-it's time your course upgrades too. When it comes to course damage, the Segway x2 Golf performs far better than golf carts. It utilizes complex software algorithms that control traction and enable its low-pressure tires to carry the Segway x2 Golf over a variety of terrain. It's also lightweight and extremely maneuverable. You don't need to take our word for it though; here's what the turf experts have said: "Golf cart traffic significantly decreased turf grass cover and quality versus Segway [x2 Golf] traffic." - Doug Karcher, Ph.D., University of Arkansas and John Sorochan, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 29-Dec-2005 "The golf cart caused substantially more damage per unit area than the Segway [x2 Golf]. Further to this the area affected was larger, in the order of two to three times greater, with the golf cart." - A J Newell & A D Wood, The Sports Turf Research Institute, St. Ives Estate, Bingley, U.K.
RELIABLE & EASY TO MAINTAIN
The Segway x2 Golf has been engineered from the ground-up to operate under a wide range of conditions. The electronics, batteries, motors and all other critical components are environmentally sealed to protect them from harsh and changing environments. The Segway x2 Golf has been extensively tested to withstand vibration, varying temperatures, and exposure to moisture. And it requires minimal maintenance-just check the tire pressure and keep the battery charged. That's it! Ready to experience golf in a new way?
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香港九龍灣展貿徑一號國際展貿中心B3-365號
Showroom Address :
HITEC no. 365-Level B3, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon bay, HK
