Segway Inc., best known for its two-wheeled, self-balancing personal electric vehicles, has released a three-wheeled vehicle called the Segway SE-3 Patroller.
The vehicle is designed to be used for public safety, according to CNET.
The SE-3 was built with one wheel in the front and two wheels in the back.
Segway was founded by Dean Kamen in 1999 to create personal transport vehicles with zero emission and the ability to perform different maneuvers, Gizmag reported.
The company released its first models in 2002.
The electric vehicle is powered by multiple Lithium Ion batteries, which can be charged at any regular electrical outlet or can be replaced with other batteries, UPI reported.
The New Hampshire-based company said the SE-3 includes a 4.3-inch color display that can be read in sunlight. The display also provides information on the status of the vehicle's power supply, vehicle speed and distance traveled.
"Police and security customers will appreciate the SE-3's overall design and specific features," said Chip MacDonald, Segway's general manager of global patrol, government business and robotics. "It will bring enhanced visibility and versatility to community policing and security patrol programs."
Police agencies and security businesses are Segway's target customers for their new vehicle, CNET reported. The company said that their vehicles are used by more than 1,500 police departments and public safety organizations.
The company is promoting the vehicle for people who need to continuously stop and get off on foot.
Emergency lights, a brake light, a headlight, lockable storage space and a siren are also included in the vehicle, UPI reported.
The SE-3 features an independent direct rear wheel drive. It is capable of performing tight turns and traveling in reverse.
The rider-direction technology turns the motor off when the rider is not on the vehicle, CNET reported.
The SE-3 has a base price of $11,999, and is currently only available for public safety use.
