the future is now

A new partnership between GM and Segway just unveiled a two-wheel vehicle concept. As far as green technology goes, it's a step in the right direction. Plus, in a high-traffic urban setting, the compact size makes a ton of sense.

However, from a design perspective it looks like a rickshaw sans a a guy named Rick Wagoner (former CEO of GM) to pull it. Was this intentional on the part of the design team? Was it a way to pay tribute to their fallen leader? A Rick-less rickshaw? What a powerful metaphor...a horseless carriage.

Now, I know that some engineering team placed their faith in the laws of physics to keep this two-wheelin' car upright, but what happens in a collision with a full-sized SUV? What do you have to say about that, Physics? Can centripetal force stabilize the vehicle when two tons of steel strike at 30mph?!? Huh, what was that? I didn't think so...