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U.S. CPSC
September 14, 2006 |
Segway Inc. Recall to Repair Segway(R) Personal Transporters The personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels when the device is tilted back by the Speed Limiter, which can cause a rider to fall.   |
CIO
October 15, 2002
Sarah Johnson |
The $5,000 Scooter (Batteries Included) Have you seen one of the Segway scooters in action? Probably not. The contraption (once nicknamed Ginger) that looks like a monster pogo stick riding on two wheels hasn't become an urban commuter's vehicle of choice since it started selling last December. |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2005
Matt Thurmond |
Is Valence Drained? The battery company's future depends on a billionaire and a rechargeable battery pack. Valence is a speculative play that investors would do well to pass on. |
Macworld
May 2001
Steve Schwartz |
Aladdin Transporter 1.0 Utility lets you script repetitive file and internet activities... |
U.S. CPSC
September 26, 2003 |
Recall to Upgrade Software on Segway Human Transporters 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. |
Scientific American
February 2007
Steven Ashley |
Power Walker Nothing could match the Segway's initial hype, but how far has it come since? |
IEEE Spectrum
January 2007
John Voelcker |
Lithium Batteries for Hybrid Cars Hybrid cars need to travel farther in electric-only mode, and that means lithium-ion battery technologies have a lot riding on them. |
AskMen.com
January 3, 2002
Bernie Alexander |
Segway: Transportation For The Future Weighing in at an average 75 pounds, this self-balancing human transporter is an intricate set-up of hardware and software powered by nothing more than a battery. Segway replicates the body's movements; it's like an extension of yourself... |
Wired
March 2003
Gary Rivlin |
Segway's Breakdown Inventor Dean Kamen promised that his superscooter would change the world. Then reality hit - hard. |
PC Magazine
May 1, 2009
Sascha Segan |
Upgrade Your Phone's Battery If you've had your phone for more than a year, you'll be surprised at how much a new battery can liven it up. |
IEEE Spectrum
February 2005 |
The Long and Winding Road Josh Caldwell gave the ultimate test to his Segway Human Transporter: a 102-day, 6,502 kilometer journey across the U.S. |
Popular Mechanics
June 16, 2008
Erik Sofge |
4 Practical Reasons the Segway Isn't Actually That Lame Anymore Will Arnett got automatic laughs with a Segway on the cult comedy show Arrested Development, but new converts say Dean Kamen's invention is saving them gas. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
July 2007 |
System Adds Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Power to Devices OceanServer Technology is introducing a battery and power system that lets designers add smart, rechargeable lithium-ion battery backup power to electronic and electromechanical equipment. |
CIO
January 1, 2003
Meridith Levinson |
Segway May Get Last Laugh Yet Since its much-hyped unveiling on Good Morning America on Dec. 3, 2001, the Segway Human Transporter (HT) has been met with both acclaim and disdain. But if HTs themselves don't catch on, the technology that makes them work is likely to find a home elsewhere. |
The Motley Fool
October 31, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
3M: A Safe Play in Lithium Ion Batteries Given 3M's size, its global presence, and its generally favorable reputation, manufacturers looking to avoid the cost and hassles of another potential recall might select the company's lithium-ion batteries over some of its competitors. Investors, take note. |
Outside
March 2002
James Glave |
Power Rangers Having long held a place in America's heart for its endearing 1950s nerdiness (you gotta love those hats), the National Park Service will select a group of its rangers to look a tad dorkier this April when they start tooling around on Segway Human Transporters... |
Inc.
September 2003
Rod Kurtz |
Where Segway Finds Traction We've taken a spin on the Segway and it's a lot of fun. But who is buying it? |
The Motley Fool
August 15, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
Are Lithium-Ion Batteries Dangerous to Investors? Dell's recall could place a cloud over lithium-ion battery manufacturers. Investors, take note. |
