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This Electric Car Is Specifically Designed For People In Wheelchairs (VIDEO, Photos)
Ever heard the phrase that there is no limit to creativity and positiveness.
A small, mini start car has been designed for people that use a wheel car as a means of transportation. Weighing in at around 1,000 lbs., the Kenguru—Hungarian for “kangaroo”—is an electric vehicle designed specifically for wheelchair users. Drivers roll their wheelchair in through a pop-up backdoor and use motorcycle-like handlebars to steer.
The concept for Kenguru originated in Hungary six years ago, with automaker Istvan Kissaroslaki, but the project never got off the ground because of financial troubles.
The EV’s sticker price is about $25,000, but thanks to mobility and clean energy tax incentives, buyers may not have to pay nearly that much. The cars, which are even smaller than a Smart Car, are made in America, feature LED lights and can go up to 25 miles per hour (they’re designed for local use, with an estimated range of 60 miles). Batteries power two 2-kW motors in the back, and the Kenguru takes about eight hours to charge.
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