Vehicle win!

[sarah]

The Kengaru is a hatchback electric car designed specifically for wheelchair users: the hatchback opens up, you roll right in, and it's driven using airplane-style controls.



This is a remarkable design, but the story of how Stacey Zorn made it a reality is even more amazing (link includes animated gifs and a video). The initial version is for manual chair users (expected to run ~$20,000), with a second model for power chair users coming next.

Comments

[archersangel]

I do sort of wonder where you'd put groceries though, there doesn't seem to be a ton of space in the thing.

i was wondering the same thing. no room for passengers either, put i suppose that car is more for someone who loves alone or a second car for a couple or family.

[sarah]

Yeah, Zorn described it as the equivalent of a moped: it's got a max speed of 25 MPH/40 KPH, and only a 60 mile range on an overnight charge. I think it would be mostly for a short commute, or personal errands/appointments.

My father sent me the link; now that he's retired, he has time to find all the cool stuff on the interwebs.