Electric cars are slowly chipping away at our fossil fuel dependency and stemming the tide that is global warming. This is great, but so far most have been fairly conventional. Why should only the able bodied have easy access to the wave of the future? Well, an auto company in Hungary thought the same thing. Developed in Hungary and now built in Pflugerville, Texas (yup, Pflugerville), the Kenguru is an electric car that can reach speeds of 25 mph and travel 60 miles on a charge. It has a door in the back that allows for easy roll-in access for wheelchairs. The vehicle is handled similar to a moped, with acceleration, steering, and braking controlled via hand controls.
Normally, wheelchair conversion of cars or vans can cost $14,000 or more on top of the cost of the vehicle. The Kenguru makes for a much more affordable option at $25,000. This cost can often be brought down more by federal and state aid programs. And, with recent developments in lithium ion technology, the cost of electric cars is expected to go down in the future. While not the perfect solution, the Kenguru is a greener, more affordable option for those confined to wheelchairs but looking for some independence.
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Electric cars are slowly chipping away at our fossil fuel dependency and stemming the tide that is global warming. This is great, but so far most have been fairly conventional. Why should only the able bodied have easy access to the wave of the future? Well, an auto company in Hungary thought the same thing. Developed in Hungary and now built in Pflugerville, Texas (yup, Pflugerville), the Kenguru is an electric car that can reach speeds of 25 mph and travel 60 miles on a charge. It has a door in the back that allows for easy roll-in access for wheelchairs. The vehicle is handled similar to a moped, with acceleration, steering, and braking controlled via hand controls.
