The percentage of the population over 65 will boom in the next ten years. Demand for wheelchairs will boom too in response. At the same time, alternate fuel vehicles are popping up everywhere, so why not for powered wheelchairs? A Japanese company is showing this new eco fuel-cell chair hoping to turn the silver tsunami into a green wave.
“...hydrogen is part of the Japanese Government's plan to “build a hydrogen economy to sustain our precious earth.†Under the motto Moving Our Future Forward the Japanese government engages in a number of related research and demonstration projects. One such project is the Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (JHFC Project), initiated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).â€
Implications - Ultimately, companies of all kinds are seeking ways to incorporate environmental concerns into their products.
What's Driving This Trend
- Alternate Fuel Wheelchairs
- Development of eco-friendly power options for wheelchairs to cater to the rising elderly population
- Hydrogen Power
- Exploration of hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative power source for mobility aids
- Green Wave
- Push towards environmentally conscious design and technology in the mobility aid industry
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- Potential for utilizing hydrogen fuel cells in automobiles as well
- Healthcare
- Incorporation of eco-friendly technology into healthcare products for an aging population
- Aerospace
- Application of hydrogen fuel cells for powering aircrafts and space exploration missions
