If you saw this week’s story on Kia’s new PV5 wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) — aimed at rideshare and taxi applications, among others — check out @mikethecargeek’s 3-minute video tour at the New York Auto Show. PV5 WAV features include a laser indicator to guide wheelchair riders inside, a wheelchair securement system, and an occupant restraint…
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Kia Unveils Wheelchair-Accessible PV5 at New York Auto Show
The new electric vehicle, a collaboration with BraunAbility, could be used for rideshare and taxi applications.
Kia Corporation is partnering with BraunAbility to develop the PV5 WAV, a wheelchair-accessible version of the automaker’s electric PV5 vehicle created to transport both people and cargo. The PV5 WAV was on display at April’s New York International Auto Show in Manhattan. An announcement from Kia described the PV5 WAV as a concept model compliant…
Mobility Innovations Launches SureLift 88 Lift for Mobility Devices
The lift is designed for lighter-weight wheelchairs and scooters.
Mobility Innovations has introduced a new way to lift and store lighter-weight mobility devices, including scooters, manual wheelchairs and travel-style power wheelchairs. The SureLift 88, named for its 88-lb. (39.91 kg) lifting capacity, is “a next-generation folding two-way-powered trunk hoist,” Mobility Innovations said in a Jan. 20 press release. “This innovative in-vehicle lifting solution brings…
ADED Seeks First-Ever Consumer Board Member
The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists wants to ensure consumer voices are heard at the organization’s highest level.
The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) is looking for its first-ever consumer board member. “This newly created position represents ADED’s dedication to ensuring consumer perspectives guide our decision-making and strategic direction,” the organization said in a June 24 announcement from ADED CEO Elizabeth Soles, OTR/L, CDRS, CAE. “We’re looking for someone who has personally…
RESNA Calls for Comments on WC19 Position Paper
Comments will be accepted until July 21 on the paper discussing wheelchairs used as seating in motor vehicles.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is seeking comments on a new paper: Position on WC19 Wheelchairs Designed and Tested for Use as Seats in Motor Vehicles. In the June 20 announcement, RESNA said it would accept public comments until July 21. The organization has also provided a comments template,…