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Toyota has been working on single-person-vehicles for several years and the most recent idea is the i-swing. It is basically a futuristic arm chair powered by an electric motor that will accelerate the 3-wheel vehicle to a speed of 36 mph (the demonstration device was limited to 5 mph). Controlled by two joysticks, the i-swing is said to have a range of about 20 miles and either this unit or a revised model is planned to be put into production. We heard that the price might be in the $7000-$8000 range.

The brief demonstration looked fancy, definitely more fashionable than riding your average Segway. But at 36 mph? Without any protection in the front and without airbags? We are not so sure about this one.