Wheelchairs that turn into electric vehicles - WION

[TexasTowelie]

Explore an innovation dedicated to assisting individuals with mobility impairments, particularly addressing the challenges faced by wheelchair users when navigating new locations. This Indian startup presents a solution, empowering differently-abled individuals with the freedom to move independently.

[Auggie]

1. Marvelous

[JoseBalow]

2. R.I.P.

[yankee87]

3. Wishing

Something like this to just get to the store would be nice.

[Old Crank]

4. I've seen these devices

In Europe for more than 10 years. And at Stanford at least one student had one 9 years ago.

Don't know what is new about them. It is a very good idea though.

[TexasTowelie]

5. Were they EVs or internal combustion engines?

That may account for the "newness" factor.

[Old Crank]

6. Electric.

[Old Crank]

7. I took a picture

Of one when I first saw one in Holland 15ish years ago. Not sure I can dig it out.

[Old Crank]

8. This English site

Has a whole host of various types. You have to scroll to see several brands.

https://livingmadeeasy.org.uk/category/access-and-mobility/wheelchairs-scooters-and-buggies/power-assists-for-manual-wheelchairs

[Old Crank]

9. Here is one that seems well used

I was shopping yesterday and this was in the lobby of the shopping area. Like most I have seen is has electric and hand cranks.
Twin batteries on each side of the wheel with electric hub. It even has a headlight.