Kenguru has designed a, electric wheelchair-accessible car that will give people more freedom than relying on other modes of transportation to take them around.
The hatch opens so that wheelchair users can roll through into the driver's area and is then operated by placing your hands on the handlebars. This vehicle is a single seater and is said to range 60 miles on an eight-hour charge and is looking to cost an around $25 thousand. It is said to receive green energy and mobility incentives from the government.
This car is 7 by 5 feet which is even smaller than the Smart Car, and while it only goes 25 mph, it is meant for shorter everyday trips, like going to the grocery store or heading to work.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Electric Wheelchair-accessible Cars
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies to improve the range and speed of electric wheelchair-accessible cars for increased mobility and convenience.
- Smart, Compact Vehicles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact vehicles with improved features and functionality for everyday trips, catering to specific needs of individuals with limited mobility.
- Green Mobility Solutions
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly mobility solutions that qualify for government incentives and promote sustainable transportation for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
Where This Applies
- Automotive Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with technology companies to integrate innovative wheelchair-accessible features into electric cars, revolutionizing the automotive industry.
- Assistive Technology Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge assistive technologies that enhance wheelchair accessibility in vehicles, driving advancements in the assistive technology industry.
- Sustainability Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with government agencies and renewable energy providers to create a sustainable ecosystem for electric wheelchair-accessible cars, driving growth in the sustainability industry.
