How will they overcome the "goofy factor". It looks like a motorcycle designed by a committee. Then again, if priced right, they will come.

The segway is almost 6 grand. it would be a great product on its own if people could afford it. My guess is 10 grand for this mutt. Good luck with that

Kudos to Segway and GM for coming up with the 21st century version of a rickshaw. With its extremely small footprint, you could park alot of these on the side of roads and even sidewalks. Like the previous posters have said, low cost is going to be particularly important given its diminutive size. As consumers, we have to stop thinking in the old "it can't be done" attitude and keep an open mind about what makes sense for CITY driving, not highways.

Well guys, too late now.

You had the greatest chance of your lives with the project Impact/EV-1 and you have dumped it in favor of the the gas guzzlers.

The revenge of the electric vehicle is happening now.

I think what we are seeing here is the type of transitional vehicle to a "smart" pod-type "people-mover" transport of the future (without rails). As weird as this thing looks, it has some positive features worth noting. The "safety cage" design will appeal to many consumers. The small footprint of these vehicles will be great for anyone with scarce/expensive parking.

Too much of our landscape is tied up in paved impervious surfaces in support of the automobile and parking. Vast wastelands of parking lots surround and isolate the "suburban" developments. It will be innovations like this which may re-invigorate the urban landscape for a sustainable future, by enabling more dense developments which retain and enhance quality of life and environmental amenities.

I could imagine something like this working in a "car share" situation where your i-pod tracks your personal usage and fees.

Nevertheless, I still like my bicycle for personal fitness, convenient silent and non-polluting urban transport, with zero carbon footprint. But for the couch potatoes who don't like to sweat, an electric scooter or something like this could be just the ticket!