GM has seen the future and it is the Segway. GM and Segway came up with a two wheeled electric car called the PUMA, or Personal Urban Mobility Accessibility.
The GM PUMA car should be able to reach top speeds of 35 mph with a 35 range. The cars would be networked to allow communication between the car and that humongous dump truck barreling down on you. GM has announced that this first version is basically a framework from which they will hang plastic body panels to give the PUMA some extra pizazz. The PUMA is designed to function in bike lanes, which are slim to none in most American cities and often disrespected.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Electric Cars
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and affordable electric vehicles for personal use.
- Urban Mobility
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions for navigating crowded city streets and improving accessibility.
- Connected Vehicles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced communication systems in vehicles to enhance safety and coordination on the road.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the automotive industry by focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions.
- Transportation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize urban transportation by implementing efficient and convenient modes of travel.
- Smart Cities
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Contribute to the development of smart cities by incorporating intelligent transportation systems and infrastructure.
