# Electrifying Wheelchair Mods The NEWS Concept Wheelchair is Sure to Make Headlines By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/news-concept-wheelchair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/22/i-got-news-for-you/) If the NEWS concept wheelchair (or something like it) ever gets made, it will mean a much cheaper way for disabled people to get around with ease. Conventional motorized wheelchairs are few and far between simply because of the price point. This contraption offers a cheaper alternative while still providing electric mobility. Designed by Ju Hyun Lee, the NEWS concept wheelchair is a device that simply clips on the the axels of your chair, giving it instant power. The gadget locks into the wheels and comes with a joystick for easy maneuverability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Electric Wheelchair:** The development of affordable electric wheelchairs presents an opportunity to provide greater mobility options for disabled individuals at a lower cost. - **Clip-on Wheelchair Power Systems:** The emergence of clip-on power systems for wheelchairs creates a convenient and portable solution for adding electric mobility to existing manual wheelchairs. - **Accessible Electric Mobility Solutions:** The demand for accessible electric mobility solutions drives innovation towards creating more inclusive transportation options for people with disabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology industry can capitalize on the development of affordable electric wheelchairs and clip-on power systems to improve the accessibility and mobility of disabled individuals. - **Mobility Solutions:** The mobility solutions industry can leverage the demand for accessible electric mobility solutions to develop innovative transportation options tailored to the needs of people with disabilities. - **Medical Equipment Manufacturing:** With the emergence of affordable electric wheelchairs, medical equipment manufacturers have an opportunity to produce cost-effective devices that enhance the quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.md) - [Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-hand-cycle.md) - [Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair.md) - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Electric Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-wheelchair.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-quadricycle.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scewo-bro.md) - [Wheelchair-Friendly Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-van.md)