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Mobility Products & Design Announces AMKAR E-6 – Six Passenger ADA Compliant Wheelchair Accessible Electric Car

Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

Winamac, IN (PRWEB) February 14, 2008

Mobility Products Design (MPD) announced today that AMKAR E-6, a six passenger, wheelchair accessible, battery powered vehicle is available for sale through dealerships worldwide. AMKAR E-6 joins its sibling, the four passenger AMKAR E-4, in MPD’s successful green transportation and drive ability product lines for the physically challenged.

“We received a lot of positive feedback for AMKAR E-4. The E-4 can comfortably transport one wheelchair passenger and three ambulatory passengers. However some commercial customers told us that there was a need for an AMKAR that could transport more passengers,” said Tom Bonnell, General Manager, MPD. “Based on Global Electric Motors (GEM) G-6 133″ wheelbase, we designed the AMKAR E-6 specifically to meet that need. Depending on the sizes of the wheelchairs and passengers, E-6 is capable of transporting 6 passengers, two in wheelchairs and four ambulatory. We developed E-6’s modular flip and roll front and second row seats to be removable. This allows for making space adjustments in the vehicle based on the size of wheelchair, scooter or other special needs of passengers being driven. At this time, we are proud to say that MPD is the only manufacturer of low speed, electric vehicles that can comfortably transport passengers in wheelchairs that are also ADA (American Disability Act) compliant.”

The AMKAR E-6 and E-4 wheelchair accessible ramps are designed so that they can be opened or closed with the push of a button. This allows for safe and easy entry or exit of the vehicle for a wheelchair occupant. Inside AMKAR, the occupant can either drive or remain in their wheelchair while being driven. Either way, the wheelchair is easily locked into place with the simple push of a button and the occupant secured with AMKAR’s safety belt system. A driver can use the standard gas and brake foot pedals or a physically challenged driver can operate AMKAR with an optional MPD Push/Pull 3400 Series Hand Control.

Laws regarding low-speed vehicle use vary from state to state. To meet NHTSA’s safety requirements, the AMKAR E-6 and E-4 are equipped with safety glass windshields, headlamps, taillights, turn signals, high mounted stoplights, mirrors, and three-point safety belts. Both AMKARs use GEM’s 72 volt battery-electric powered chassis. Their six 12-volt maintenance-free gel batteries can be charged or topped-off anytime by plugging into a standard 110-volt outlet. Under proper conditions, E-6 and E-4 will get up to 30 miles on fully charged batteries. They are electronically limited to a top speed of 25 mph in order to meet Federal Low-Speed Vehicle requirements. They can be driven on public roads that are posted 35 mph or less in the United States. E-6 comes with an optional “S” package that provides extra cargo-carrying capabilities.

Mr. Bonnell added, “Think of how many people you see at airports, universities, resorts and other venues all around the world using wheelchairs and scooters to get around. Now think of all the golf-cart type vehicles we see at these venues that can only carry folks without wheelchairs or scooters. Replacing every one of these vehicles with an AMKAR will make low speed, electric transportation accessible for all. At MPD, our mission is to develop new products to change the world of the physically challenged to that of the physically able. Whether they’re products that make your vehicle easier to drive, or transportation products such as AMKAR that make it easier for you to get around, we will continually strive to break the physical barrier between no or limited independence and the independence to go where you want to go, when you want to.”    

About Mobility Products Design (MPD)

MPD is a division of Braun Motor Works and has been proudly serving the driving needs of the physically challenged for over 25 years. Additional information about MPD and AMKAR can be found at MobilityProductsDesign.com. Member National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA).

Contact Information

Tom Bonnell

General Manager

Mobility Products Design

144 South 100 West

Winamac, IN 46996

Tel: 800-488-7688

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Pride Mobility Products Video Overview

Posted on 18. Sep, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

Welcome to the world of Pride Mobility Products. Pride is the worlds leading designer and manufacturer of mobility products.
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British Group Rise and Recliner chairs and products

Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

At the British Riser and Recliner chair company, we don’t just supply you with a chair just to sit on, our Relax-Well-Pedic chairs are life changing we expect this unique chair to do more for years and years to come, whatever you’re requirements, we have a chair to suit your individual needs and make you feel good all over. At the touch of a button you can put your feet up, or rise to a standing position with ease when you want. We only make our Relax-Well-Pedic chair to order, and can vary the dimensions to suit your requirements, the correct height, width and depth of the chair is so important to you, so comfort is assured.
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Handicap Hand Controls (Mobility Products & Design)

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

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My husband is handicapped,I’m looking for a store here in Manila that sells mobility aid products?

Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

Question by joyce mcfi: My husband is handicapped,I’m looking for a store here in Manila that sells mobility aid products?
I am trying to look for a store here in the philippines that sells mobility aid products for my husband (he is wheelchair bound). (e.g ramp, toilet seat cover so it won’t sit low for him and some other bathroom accessories for wheelchair bound people.)

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Answer by Kevin da FagFob
sorry, i don’t know.

pero, you can hire me to be your husband’s mobile toilet. malaki ang bunganga koh! i’m very bading talaga! i eat everything.

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