There are a number of situations where technology can tilt a tactical situation in favor of Police forces but it’s hard to associate Segways to any kind of tactical situation. In Paris, there are organized Segway tours and it’s not uncommon to see a poor tourist being slapped to the ground by a Segway “gone mad” – that’s my experience, at least. Anyhow, the sight of the picture above is just too ridiculous to skip, but I really hope that these guys won’t have to shoot anyone in this precarious position. Now, is it not as scary as seeing police use a flame thrower in an Olympic terror situation... via Xinhuanet [Thanks Randy for sending this in]

Tesla Motors isn't going to rest on their laurels with the Tesla Roadster as the company has big plans to roll out a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan in the near future. Dubbed the Model S, this will be the second vehicle to the company's stable of full-electric cars, and production will commence in late 2010 onwards. It will retail for approximately $60,000 and will be able to run for 225 miles before another charge is required. Good to see such green initiatives taking place, and hopefully the price will drop in the forseeable future.

Dr. James Brighton has managed to put his heart and effort into transforming a regular gas guzzling Hummer H3 into a remote controlled vehicle. The entire project took around a month to complete, and it is touted to be the best radio controlled vehicle to date. Of course, you will need to dig deep if you want this since the overall cost has hit the $70,000 mark. Not to mention the crazy amount of dough you've got to splash out for gas these days. Woe to you if you accidentally drive this down a cliff though. Does auto insurance cover a remote controlled accident?

This X Treme Scooter has a pretty radical style, and it definitely defies all logic and convention where design is concerned. A brief description is pretty apt, where the "styling is meant to appear traditional from the front, while the profile reveals something entirely new." I wonder how fast can one take corners with this, since it doesn't look as though it has a low center of gravity.

With everybody trying to focus on the environment nowadays, it seems logical that bicycles will be back in fashion. Zigo aims to cater to this demand with its latest Zigo Cycle and Zigo ChildPod. The bicycle is a modular bicycle which allows users to carry a child or two in the ChildPod attached to the front of the bike, which will make it much easier to watch over them whilst on the ride. It also features Zigo’s LeaderLink System, which allows the Leader to uncouple in 30 seconds or less, which results in 2 separate rides, the ChildPod, and the bike. Going green certainly doesn’t seem to be so hard now.

Going green is the new pink it seems, and the Ozone concept car certainly looks like a pretty interesting vehicle to be in! It runs on just two large wheels at each side, and is powered by hydrogen, making this as clean as it can be while transporting you to your destination. I wonder how you're going to park this thing though, as it looks like one huge Sony Rolly instead. Huge glass doors are where you make your entry/exit - doesn't look too safe at all IMHO.

Being a cyclist often leaves you somewhere near the bottom of the road user food chain, and despite having laws that help prevent untoward accidents on cyclists, bad things still happen due to a large number of factors - poor judgement, low visibility, and even the lack of turn signals that lead to confusion. This unique turn signal biking jacket solves at least one of those problems (two, if you happen to have fluorescent strips all over the jacket), featuring a turn signal that lets other people know just where you're going at a junction. It works best against a dark background, but that could work against you in low light conditions.

Tandem bicycles are fun to look at and they really offer something different compared to the solitary cycling life, but designer Jiang Qian decided to go against the grain with the electric tandem bicycle. Interestingly enough, it lacks pedals since it is all electric, and most of the framework uses aluminum to construct with the help of a handful of small electric motors to keep the weight distribution even. Both the handlebars and seat are hooked up to the same wheel, while a different wheel is located under the seatpost to support whoever's seating on it. The person in front will lead the rest of the pack, and this is one transportation method even greener than car pooling.

Those who are planning to pick up a Chrysler next year will be able to benefit from the optional UConnect Web service that brings 3G connectivity in the car itself, propogated by WiFi. This will enable compatible smartphones and notebooks to stay connected, as long as the car remains within the cellular network's coverage area. Good thing this isn't platform specific, so go nuts and start counting just how much money you have to make a new vehicle purchase next year. Details on pricing and the carrier have yet to be finalized though, and it is likely that an annual subscription rate might apply compared to a monthly fee.

The NBC Los Angeles Traffic Cam is an application that allows folks to view from over 270 cameras located along the city's streets and highways, checking if there are nasty traffic snarls before you leave your office. I think this is more of a novelty than a useful item - imagine everyone thinking along the same wavelength, where 5pm is the peak hour NOT to leave the office, so everybody else leaves a couple of hours later only to be met by a postponed traffic jam. I suppose this is better for folks who are not from the City of Angels as they get a feel of how the city traffic is like. So far, Traffic Cam has been downloaded by nearly 40,000 people, and these include New Yorkers and Texans.

How does 150 miles-per-gallon sound to you? Sweet, right? The Antro Solo from Hungary breaks new ground with a 150 miles-per-gallon mileage, as it thrives on being a gas-electric hybrid. This is a three seater vehicle, and passenger seats are equipped with pedals for them to generate juice for the electric motor during the ride. Great to keep kids occupied during long road trips, making sure they are dog-tired after that to provide mom and dad some much needed peace. Solar panels located on the roof ensure you can go up to 25 miles without consuming a single drop of fuel. The Antro Solo is constructed solely from carbon fiber, which means it weighs a featherlight 270kg. I wonder how that will translate onto on-the-road physics as larger vehicles zoom pass it. With a top speed of 87mph, this is one bangin' hybrid car to own. When will the real deal actually roll out?

American Airlines is looking forward to June 25th - the day where they will begin testing in-flight Wi-Fi technology. This technology is tipped to debut on a return flight between New York City's JFK and Los Angeles' LAX. Once deemed to be successful, it will be activated across a fair number of American Airlines aircraft. Currently, around 15 Boeing 767-200 planes are already equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, but they are just waiting for the all clear before activating the respective routers. American Airlines are rumored to use AirCell technology which is marketed under the "Gogo" moniker. It will cost approximately $10 for short flights and $3 more than that for extended trips to use this new service.

Hyundai Heavy Industries' (HHI) new vessel technology known as Thrust Fin, and when attached to a ship's rudder, it will boost thrust while saving fuel at the same time. To prove the credibility of such technology, HHI attached the Thrust Fin to the rudder of a 8,600-TEU container ship delivered to German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd in April. According to Hapag, this fin was extremely effective and they have already placed an order for half a dozen more such fins. Apparently, this fin will reduce fuel consumption by up tp 6% at best, and could result in an annual saving of up to $2.4 million in fuel expense.