Kenguru, the first drive-from-wheelchair EV, enters production

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Though its undoubtedly true to say that mobility vehicles designed for wheelchair access exist, like AM General's MV-1, these generally relegate the wheelchair user to backseat passenger. Vehicles that do allow a wheelchair behind the controls are expensive made-to-order conversions of people carriers and mini-buses. The Kenguru is about as far from a people carrier as it's possible to get, being a small nimble electric vehicle, but one designed specifically for quick, easy access by, and driving from, a wheelchair. Its makers claim it is the first drive-from-wheelchair electric car... Continue Reading Kenguru, the first drive-from-wheelchair EV, enters production

Section: Automotive

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Mobility, Wheelchair

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