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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. My friend (same one who made the ice cream truck sound effect comment to me) asked me if this was some kind of conspiracy from gasoline advocates to try and further delay mass acceptance of EVs. I know this and I speak for them. because I am one.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

No, if you look at the picture it actually has 6 wheels but drives on 2 to waste energy. by galeso April 10, 2009 9:38 AM PDT jsargent, thanks I would have missed the wasted energy argument. If I wanted a segway I would buy one this is a waste of money its ugly, slow and I think it looks unsafe at any speed. Maybe three.

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