T3 motion cop trike ensures unsuccessful getaway for crooks on foot
Visitors to the 2007 International Security Convention West show (ISC West) in Las Vegas had a chance to get up close and personal with the future of police patrol vehicles. On display was the new three-wheeled chariot from T3 Motion. Sort of a Segway with sirens, the T3 Series security model boasts a top speed of 18-25 mph. That should be good enough to catch a fleeing suspect, but the T3 will most likely show its benefit in keeping officers fresh for when they have to dismount and really start a pursuit. Powered by two rechargeable batteries, it will cost about $8,000 but offers a much lower per-mile cost than just about anything this side of a bicycle. Extra batteries can be carried and swapped in as necessary for a longer range and recharge times are 4-6 hours when you get back to the station. It's a bit beefier and more authoritative looking than a Segway, and with a front wheel, a little more stable, as well. And it's green to boot. The zero-emission vehicle even uses LED lighting to minimize battery usage. T3 motion offers a range of similar vehicles customized for military, personal security and law enforcement applications.
[Source: Engadget]
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k0an 6:38PM (3/30/2007)
Yeah, it will be a thrilling chase until the suspect steps onto a sidewalk and the cop has to look for a wheelchair ramp...
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Chet 7:20PM (3/30/2007)
Compared to a bicycle, this is not green.
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Tagg 7:37PM (3/30/2007)
What about well conditioned police officers, is that a thing of the past?
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DPC car videos 7:31PM (3/30/2007)
Star Wars called, they want R2-D2 back. I say let the police ride the bicycle and exercise at the same time.
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CaliberSRT4 7:40PM (3/30/2007)
One word: Futurama!
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Dan 9:03PM (3/30/2007)
I'm not going that way. It's much too rocky. You'll be malfunctioning inside of a day, you nearsighted scrap pile!
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moltenblogger 9:31PM (3/30/2007)
What does this offer over a bicycle other than higher cost, limited range and restrictive off-road ability?
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idpimp 12:56AM (3/31/2007)
soooo cops can get even fatter and more out of shape with this vehicle....nice.
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Eriq 11:19AM (3/31/2007)
I saw this on a Family Guy episode once. Except doughnuts shoot out of the bag into the cops mouth while they're riding to feed them energy. Looked pretty cool.
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bathtub gin 9:57AM (3/31/2007)
Does it have the sign, "Keep back 100 Feet From Gay Little Scooter", like the Segway?
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Ford Mustang 11:46AM (3/31/2007)
Looks like something you'd see a cop riding in "Total Recall"
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