Suzuki unveils MIO: the fuel-cell powered wheelchair
From sister-blog Engadget comes word of an adorable new Suzuki that should have people rolling in the aisles. Not because it”s funny looking, but because it will offer mobility to those who need the aid only a wheelchair can provide. And guess what? It”s one of the greenest vehicles on the planet too. Ditching the old-school lead-acid batteries of its forefathers, the new Suzuki MIO uses a so-right-now fuel cell-powered motor. Well, it doesn”t forego batteries altogether, using a “large capacity Li-ion secondary battery.” Range should be around 25 miles per 4 liter methanol fill-up. And check out the other slick features on this broken-hip whip. The MIO uses armrests that double as safety barriers, ergonomic handlebars, a ventilated mesh seating surface, and an LCD panel that displays fuel level and power status. Suzuki insists the MIO is simply a prototype, and offers no pricing details while it “judges consumer interest.” [Source: Engadget]
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