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TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts) Sun Dec 17, 2023, 05:33 AM Dec 2023

Wheelchairs that turn into electric vehicles - WION

Explore an innovation dedicated to assisting individuals with mobility impairments, particularly addressing the challenges faced by wheelchair users when navigating new locations. This Indian startup presents a solution, empowering differently-abled individuals with the freedom to move independently.

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Wheelchairs that turn into electric vehicles - WION (Original Post) TexasTowelie Dec 2023 OP

Marvelous Auggie Dec 2023 #1

R.I.P. JoseBalow Dec 2023 #2

Wishing yankee87 Dec 2023 #3

I've seen these devices Old Crank Dec 2023 #4

Were they EVs or internal combustion engines? TexasTowelie Dec 2023 #5

Electric. Old Crank Dec 2023 #6

I took a picture Old Crank Dec 2023 #7

This English site Old Crank Dec 2023 #8

Here is one that seems well used Old Crank Jan 2024 #9

Auggie

(33,311 posts)

1. Marvelous

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Dec 17, 2023, 08:16 AM

Dec 2023

JoseBalow

(9,733 posts)

2. R.I.P.

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Sun Dec 17, 2023, 03:21 PM

Dec 2023

yankee87

(2,859 posts)

3. Wishing

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Mon Dec 18, 2023, 01:14 AM

Dec 2023

Something like this to just get to the store would be nice.

Old Crank

(7,255 posts)

4. I've seen these devices

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Dec 27, 2023, 09:07 PM

Dec 2023

In Europe for more than 10 years. And at Stanford at least one student had one 9 years ago.

Don't know what is new about them. It is a very good idea though.

TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts)

5. Were they EVs or internal combustion engines?

Reply to Old Crank (Reply #4)

Wed Dec 27, 2023, 09:18 PM

Dec 2023

That may account for the "newness" factor.

Old Crank

(7,255 posts)

6. Electric.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #5)

Wed Dec 27, 2023, 09:37 PM

Dec 2023

Old Crank

(7,255 posts)

7. I took a picture

Reply to Old Crank (Reply #6)

Wed Dec 27, 2023, 09:38 PM

Dec 2023

Of one when I first saw one in Holland 15ish years ago. Not sure I can dig it out.

Old Crank

(7,255 posts)

8. This English site

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #5)

Wed Dec 27, 2023, 09:44 PM

Dec 2023

Has a whole host of various types. You have to scroll to see several brands.

https://livingmadeeasy.org.uk/category/access-and-mobility/wheelchairs-scooters-and-buggies/power-assists-for-manual-wheelchairs

Old Crank

(7,255 posts)

9. Here is one that seems well used

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Jan 6, 2024, 05:22 PM

Jan 2024

I was shopping yesterday and this was in the lobby of the shopping area. Like most I have seen is has electric and hand cranks.
Twin batteries on each side of the wheel with electric hub. It even has a headlight.

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