Monday, December 21, 2009

Video: Park & Rec. Using Charlotte Energy Solutions' Segways at Latta Plantation



For more information about Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation's Segway Adventures click here.

Segway x2's & Segway i2's are available from Charlotte Energy Solutions

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Park & Rec. Began Offering Tours Using Charlotte Energy Solutions' Segways in 2008

SEGWAY ADVENTURE TOURS BEGIN IN MARCH TO EXPLORE LATTA PLANTATION NATURE PRESERVE
CharMeck.org, February 29, 2008

Charlotte, NC - Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department introduces Segway Adventure Tours of Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, 5226 Sample Road in Huntersville. Segways are battery-powered two-wheel personal transporters with gyroscopic balancing mechanisms and a top speed of 12 miles an hour. They are an ideal way to get around and see the wildlife, natural areas, and trails.

Latta Plantation Nature Preserve is Mecklenburg County's largest natural preserve, totaling more than 1300 acres. Segways are a way for visitors to cover a lot of ground and see many parts of the preserve. Segway Adventure Tours at Latta will include many highlights of the preserve such as Shady Trail, Buzzard Rock Trail, Laura's Trail, and gorgeous views of Mountain Island Lake. These Segway tours are available to only adults (age 18+). In accordance with Segway manufacturer's recommendation, riders must be 100-260 pounds.

Segways and safety helmets will be provided as part of the tours which last about three hours. Each tour includes a 30-45 minute training session on Segways. Test groups have checked routes and training for the past two months and have proclaimed the tours to be great fun. Most participants were surprised how quickly they became comfortable riding a Segway. Trail refreshments are included with each tour. Participants must sign standard waiver.

For more information or to register call 704.875.1391.

Weekend Segway Adventures:

* September - October 1st and 3rd weekends 9 a.m. -12 p.m. and 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.

* November – 1st and 3rd weekends 12 noon – 3 p.m.

* December - January – Private tours available

* February - 1st and 3rd weekends 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Call 704.875.1391 for private tour availability and detailed directions to tour starting point.

Eligibility Requirements

Participants must be at least 18 years of age, weighing at least 100 lbs and not exceeding 260 lbs. You must be in good physical condition, able to stand for extended periods of time; you must be capable of walking up a flight of stairs unassisted and without a handrail, not suffering from any physical ailment or condition which would in any way inhibit your ability to ride a Segway; be aware that this Segway tour is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Please wear closed-toed shoes (i.e. NO sandals, Flip Flops or Crocs). Please come prepared to sign a Liability Waiver and Release. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour.

For more info see Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Segway Adventures website.

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CMPD Began Using Charlotte Energy Solutions' Segways in July 2007

CMPD Adds Segways To Vehicle Fleet
CharMeck.org, July 2, 2007

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department recently purchased 10 Segway® Personal Transporters (PT) for use throughout the Department. We will begin using them on July 4th as part of the patrol and crowd control functions.

The Segway PT is raised eight inches off the ground, placing an officer a clear head above the crowd. This allows the officer to be seen and have superior sight lines for traffic management, crowd control, and community policing. The Segway PT moves an officer, smoothly and quietly, at 2-3 times walking speed. It can easily double the amount of area a walking officer can cover, and can transition immediately from walking speed (3 mph) to sprinting speed (12.5 mph) when an officer needs to get somewhere fast without causing alarm.

The CMPD will use the Segway PT to patrol streets and parking lots throughout Charlotte-Mecklenburg. It will be used to patrol large crowd gatherings and in areas where police patrol vehicles have difficulty maneuvering, including high traffic areas, city and county parks, park greenways and transit locations. The vehicles will also be used in large buildings and facilities to improve officer response to emergency situations.

The CMPD paid for the vehicles with asset forfeiture funds and received a discounted price of $5,500.00 each. The vehicles sell for $6,400 retail.

Segway x2's & Segway i2's are available from Charlotte Energy Solutions

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

The Segway i2 available in Charlotte, NC


The Segway PT i2 offers you the best solution to move effortlessly indoor or out.

Completely versatile and consistently enjoyable, the i2 is ideal in more ways than one. Not only does it take you out of rush-hour traffic and away from congested parking lots, it's battery operated, totally wireless, and intuitively moves where your body tells it to.

The perfect synthesis of form, function and fun, the i2 lets you glide through your daily commute or zip from errand to errand without worrying about parking. The i2 can take you 24 miles/38 km or up to 480 city blocks on a single charge*, powering itself smoothly up and down stairs and curbs, and keeping you in control as it handles steep grades. Need to use more than one form of transportation? The versatile i2 can be easily stowed in the trunk of a car or carried onto many modes of public transit with permission. It's only fair to warn you, though: life on an i2 is highly addictive. Once you've experienced it, you'll find yourself constantly looking for opportunities to sail along the sidewalks.

The Newest Innovation to hit Segway is the LeanSteer technology.

The LeanSteer Frame and Handle bar tilt left and right in response to your body's natural inclination to lean into the direction you want to travel. The Segway PT seems to anticipate your every move and Adjusts to your slightest whim.

Another change that you can see in Segway Technology is InfoKey Controller. It Starts your Segway, Lets you know what's going on, Battery life, speed, and system performance, its also an alarm device! Each key is programmed to lock a specific Segway PT, and it slips right into your pocket, around your wrist, or mounts on the Segway PT.

The Segway PT, has a pair of Saphion Lithium Ion Batteries, that will travel up to 24 miles on a single charge, and can handle extreme temperature as low as 14 F / 10 C. There are also a number of different packages available to fit your needs. Contact us for more information on these packages.

i2 Specs:
• Weight: 105 lbs/47.7 kg
• TireDiameter: 19in/48cm
• Footprint: 19 x 25 in/48 x 63 cm
• Max Speed: 12.5 mph/20 kmh
• Range: Up to 24 mi/Up to 38 km

i2 at a Glance
• Wireless InfoKeyTM controller
• Saphion® lithium-ion batteries
• Your choice of gloss white, durable anodized black, or newly minted metallic sage
• LeanSteerTM frame height adjust

For more information and to purchase a Segway i2 visit:
Charlotte Energy Solutions Segway i2 web page

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The Segway x2 available in Charlotte, NC


Enjoy the North Carolina mountains to the Carolina Coast with the Segway x2. It's rugged, tough, and designed to take you places.

With the x2, you can chart your own course. Its innovative design moves you over a variety of NC terrain, be it the grass in your backyard or the gravel and dirt in your favorite off road spot. Deeply treaded tires, scratch resistant fenders and higher ground clearance give you a smooth, stable ride, and the durability you've come to expect from Segway, and with the unmatched performance of Segway's leanSteer technology, your body will anticipate and conquer the trail ahead.

x2 Specs:
• Weight: 120 lbs/54.4 kg
• Tire Width: 8in/20cm
• Footprint: 21x33in/53.34x83.82cm
• Max Speed: 12.5 mph/20 kmh
• Range: Up to 12 mi/19km off-pavement

x2 At a Glance:
• Wireless InfoKeyTM controller
• Rugged fender frames double as lift handles, making transportation into or out of a vehicle quick and easy; frames also accommodate cargo accessories
• Saphion® lithium-ion batteries
• Deeply treaded, all-te rrain tires navigate a variety of landscapes with ease

For more information and to purchase a Segway x2 visit:
Charlotte Energy Solutions Segway x2 web page

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Video: Charlotte Energy Solutions Segways in use



Segway i2's & Segway x2's available from Charlotte Energy Solutions

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