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Old September 29th 03, 12:51 PM
David Kerber
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In article ,
says...

More power to 'em. Electricity is cleaner than ICEs in certain
important ways. Replacing half the cars on city streets with Segways
(or bikes) would be a good thing.


Have you taken into account the environmental impact of electricity
generation - don't the power stations 'export' their pollutants whereas cars
keep theirs local?


The overall efficiency of energy conversion can be higher in a well-
designed electric vehicle than in ICE's because of the latter's poor
thermal efficiency. When combined with the sophisiticated emissions-
reducing equipment in a commercial power plant, higher efficiency
typically (not always, of course) means fewer total emissions.

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Old September 30th 03, 11:45 PM
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On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 12:52:16 -0700, Karen M. wrote:

Hallelulah!

--Karen M.


Recall Sidetracks Segway Scooters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2003

(CBS/AP) The maker of the Segway Human Transporter has agreed to recall
the motorized scooters because riders have been injured falling off when
its batteries are low.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Friday, saying
that three people had been injured. One suffered a head wound and needed
stitches.

"Under certain operating conditions, particularly when the batteries are
near the end of charge, some Segway HTs may not deliver enough power,
allowing the rider to fall," the CPSC warned. "This can happen if the
rider speeds up abruptly, encounters an obstacle, or continues to ride
after receiving a low-battery alert."

The Manchester, N.H.-based company has sold about 6,000 of the scooters so
far. The recall involves all Segway HT i167 ("i Series") models sold to
consumers. Two models sold in test markets — the e167 and p133 models —
are also being recalled. Customers can call 877-889-9020 for information
on getting a free upgrade.

"Riders are reminded that, even after the software upgrade, appropriate
operating techniques as described in Segway HT user materials are
essential to safety," the CPSC warned. ....



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expression of trust in one's own powers, for with the bicycle everything
depends on the self.
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