T3 Motion rolls out three-wheeled security vehicle

While it's not exactly the most imposing of vehicles, the folks at T3 Motion nonetheless hope this new three-wheeled wonder of theirs will catch on with police forces and other security-minded folks looking for something that's at least a little more substantial than a Segway. The biggest selling point, apart from its stylin' good looks, is its zero emission status and low cost of use, with it even going so far as to use LED lighting to further reduce the drain on its two rechargeable batteries. Of course, you likely won't end up seeing one of these involved in a high-speed chase anytime soon, with it topping out at a maximum speed of 18 miles per hour. Those with less demanding needs, however, can put these into service for a mere $8,000 apiece.

[ScooterDe @ Mar 30th 2007 12:21PM]

perfect for the aging, bloating populace: sergeant donut can chase down grannies in their electric wheelchairs

[Dave @ Mar 30th 2007 12:26PM]

I guess the idea is that the criminals will be laughing so hard they won't be able to get away.

[Maff @ Mar 30th 2007 12:37PM]

what about the emmisions given off when the batteries were made?

[Chocolate Starfish @ Mar 30th 2007 12:45PM]

Step 1: Steal Purse
Step 2: Run Up Stairs
Step 3: Taunt Mercilessly

[jayk @ Mar 30th 2007 1:19PM]

Is it just me - or does that have Dubs on the back?

[Dan @ Mar 30th 2007 1:21PM]

Capable of doing unmanned missions? Will it run for help when officer Jones gets clotheslined?

[pagercam @ Mar 30th 2007 1:24PM]

The security weenies at the Spectrum (open mall) in Irvine, CA use these to patrol the parking lots. Looks pretty stupid in action, with a person riding it really looks like a horseless chariot with big bling bling headlights.

Bicycles are emissions free, go fater and further and can be bought for $100+, why would anyone spend 8kilobucks for one of these???

[pagercam @ Mar 30th 2007 1:24PM]

The security weenies at the Spectrum (open mall) in Irvine, CA use these to patrol the parking lots. Looks pretty stupid in action, with a person riding it really looks like a horseless chariot with big bling bling headlights.

Bicycles are emissions free, go faster and further and can be bought for $100+, why would anyone spend 8kilobucks for one of these???

[zorg @ Mar 30th 2007 1:34PM]

It'll never replace ED-209!

[sdfjkl @ Mar 30th 2007 2:12PM]

http://www.churchpartner.com/store/product_images.php?imageid=3283

[larry Peters @ Mar 30th 2007 9:12PM]

C'mon everyone this is a very useful tool. A lot of patrolling is tedious
back-and-forth watching. Why not save the energy for the chase. In these days of heightened awareness for terrorist goof-ballery or worse, these T3's would be valuable in many applications.

[John @ Mar 30th 2007 9:49PM]

Haha, that's my friend's dad's company. Riding around on those things is so fun. They do burnouts like crazy :D

[Doug Griffith @ Mar 31st 2007 5:25PM]

two words:

Choping Mall

...that is all

[Jorvolt Design Studios @ Apr 2nd 2007 4:42PM]

Good design,has shield potential,could
run on electrified street tape also
for speed and less weight,has room for onboard
computers as well as emergency provision equipment,this ones going to fly,www.electricopter.blogspot.com !
.

[richard McDonough @ Jul 2nd 2007 7:49PM]

This is sensible and has great utility. Were it street certified it might make a good shopping vehicle for older folks with the available pull-along. Would use bike lanes. The wise guys above have said a lot of cute if useless things.