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Riding the PUMA--photos

We got a demonstration ride in the PUMA, a two-person electric transporter that comes from a collaboration between GM and Segway.

Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
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The PUMA sits on its main and front auxiliary wheels when at rest.

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With a top speed of 35 mph, it really gets moving.

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Safety bars on the sides make getting out seem like exiting a roller coaster.

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The two rear wheels are for safety, and generally aren't used.

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The cabin can hold two people, but no cargo.

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Pushing the steering column forward makes the PUMA go.

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