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 PLEASE READ AND BE PREPARED FOR THE SEGWAY VISIT ON APRIL 20, MONDAY. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WARM COAT SINCE WE WILL BE OUTSIDE EXPECTED THAT EVERYBODY COMES UP WITH A QUESTION RELEVANT TO SEGWAY ON HOW WALTISBERG EVENT USES SUCH NEW VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY IN THEIR EVENTS COMPANY, WHAT THEY PLAN FOR THE FUTURE AND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO SEGWAY. ADD YOU QUESTIONS INDIVIDUALLY AT THE END OF THIS PAGE. NO REPEAT QUESTIONS ALLOWED

Monday April 20, visit from [] who organized events for tourists and companies with cool on the edge technology vehicles, like the QUAD and SEGWAY

Visit the Segway homepage [] (get one yourself for approx 8000 chf at [|www.segway.ch] )

Read about the BIG innovative technology of Segway at []

But its not ONLY technology, its Features [] Lifestyle []

City Zurich and Basel are using Segways for their city tours, see here the moving pictures media type="youtube" key="bDt-Kn8UK3Y" height="344" width="425" or [|here] a flyer from Interlaken or [|here] from Thailand

AND IMPORTANT since you will be able to drive yourself, watch this movie and send me a email where you state you want to drive test it, first comes, first serves :-)

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TRAVELERS EMBRACE GROWING TOURISM TREND – Segway® PT GUIDED TOURS Segway Introduces SegwayAuthorized Tours Setting Standard for Unique and Fun Experience BEDFORD, N.H. May 24, 2007 –The demand for adventure travel is growing as Boomers in the U.S. spend more money on leisure travel and seek new experiences to enjoy when traveling. More and more, people of all ages are turning to guided tours using Segway® Personal Transporters (PTs) to quench their thirst for adventure and seek new ways to tour cities and sites around the world. Last year, Segway PT guided tour offerings increased 53 percent and to date more than 170 tours are in operation worldwide. According to research, escorted or guided tours are the second most popular adventure activities for people 40 to 60 years old, also known as “Boomers .” In support of these growing trends, Segway of the Hudson Valley today introduced its Tour program designed to help travelers find guided tours that consistently deliver a safe and memorable experience. Tour operators consistently receive positive feedback from travelers who participate in a SegwayAuthorized Tour. One such traveler, Joan Walters of Queensland Australia, commented, “I am in my mid-60s and this is the most fun I’ve had on a tour ever. Sure beats sitting in a bus.” Jeffrey Astrachan from New York echoed the sentiment, saying, “This was the first time on a Segway PT for my wife and myself and it was an absolutely amazing experience! We both learned how to use the Segway PT within two minutes and felt comfortable within five. Next time we’re in DC (or anyplace with a Segway PT tour), we are definitely signing up again.” On a Segway PT guided tour, travelers become part of their surroundings rather than observers from the window of a tour bus. Moreover, tourists can cover more ground than on foot without fatigue and move about free from the hassles of traffic and parking associated with driving. Because the platform of the Segway PT is eight inches off the ground, better views are also part of the experience. Lastly, taking a Segway Authorized Tour allows travelers to learn a new skill - riding the most technologically advanced transportation device available today! Local communities also benefit from this unique way of touring because the Segway PT is environmentally friendly, emits no pollutionand virtually no noise – a distinct advantage as cities work to preserve and protect their landmarks from the detrimental effects of urban congestion and air and noise pollution. The Segway PT is easy to use, intuitive and fun, making it an excellent means of transportation for adventure seekers. The newest models, the Segway i2 and x2, feature breakthrough LeanSteerTM technology that allows riders to control all aspects of movement by the direction they move their body. Lean right to go right, lean left to go left – the Segway PT responds as the rider naturally leans in the direction he or she wants to travel. A Segway of the Hudson Valley Authorized Tour offers a truly unique experience for local residents and tourists alike. Each tour begins with a training session conducted by leaders equipped with the latest Segway product information and instruction. Tour leaders work with each rider to teach him or her how to safely and courteously ride the Segway PT - providing fun instruction that is as much a part of the Segway experience as the tour itself. All SegwayAuthorized Tour operators follow pedestrian-friendly riding guidelines to provide a safe and memorable experience for everyone. Depending on the location, Segway of the Hudson Valley Tours offer a variety of sightseeing options, including visits to historic monuments, galleries, cultural sites, museums, parks and scenic waterfronts. About Segway Segway Inc. develops intelligent motion control technology known as Segway® Smart MotionTM that is embedded in the light electric transportation devices it manufactures, such as the well-known Segway® Personal Transporter (PT). Segway Smart Motion provides intelligent motion control that enables a device to monitor its environment, control its motion and make decisions about how it should move. Segway markets a full line of zero-emissions Segway PTs for sidewalk and cross-terrain use that deliver impressive energy efficiency – equivalent to 450 miles per gallon/191 kilometers per liter of fuel. The company’s line of Segway Robotic Mobility Platforms (RMPs) offers reliable, durable mobility solutions for robotic applications.

ADD ON YOUR QUESTIONS HERE BELOW, NO NEED TO WRITE YOUR NAME OR STUDENT NUMBER SINCE I CAN SEE IN THE HISTORY: Why comes up with the segway idea? Since Segway is not cheap, what make you confidence to the sucess of Segway in your business?

Since you are an event company, how does Segway fits into your operation and what role does it performs for the company? What are the benefits that you foresee Segway can bring to your company?

How frequent do you receive the request to use segway in your events? Is there any experience when segway really gives an additional value to the event result?

Segway in an expensive and high-tech tool, do you brief your event team on the product knowledge and how to handle Segway?

Are Segway legal in all the country and there have the weight limits for it ?

Are you targeting only young people?It seems a little difficult to handle for elderly people.

Segway has many models. Do you only promote one model? How about other models??

Segway i2 which cost 8000 CHF, what cost does it includes in it? Since Segway i2 main benefit is that it produce less gas emission than car, simply placing a lower price, everyone can afford to buy one, thus helping the environment, isn't it?

Segway is seems difficult to promote in some countries like Thailand. How can you bring segway to success in those kind of countries because it seem so hard due to the environment surround and the cost.

How much does it cost to maintain and how long can the Segway run before it needs to recharge? How many units does the company have?

Has any events company use Segway in their events? what are the positives and negatives impact in using such an expensive technology tools in an events? did Beijing Olympic such a mega event use Segway? why?

What is the speed of the segway and can they operate even under wet weather conditions?

is the transport device used in all events? are the customers satisfied with the performance? and since it is environmentally friendly, do you collaborate with government sector to promote it?

What is the lifespan of a Segway? SInce the Segway is so expensive, how long is it guaranteed for it?

In the U.S, obesity is becoming a big issue and don't you think having the SEGWAY is a bad idea as it will increase obesity.

How long can a segway run, before it has to re-charged? Are all segways powered with electricity?