In the U.S., developed the world's first car for wheelchair users

In the first quarter of 2011 in the U.S. starts mass production of the world's first car designed specifically for wheelchair users. The author of the project was the company Vehicle Production Group LLC, has received for this purpose, a government loan of $ 50 million. The car, called MV-1 is a full-Stamping of almost 2 meters and a length of more than 5,2 m with a completely flat floor and with only one full seat for the driver. The remaining space is for one or two wheelchair users who can sleep next to the driver or rear. For accompanying persons provided rumble seat.

Ultra-ramp to withstand up to 600 kg load, has two variants tilt during movement is hidden under the car bottom. The width of the doorway, reaching 140 cm, can enter the car even on the most cumbersome stroller. Approximate price of MV-1 was about 40 000 dollars, but through various grants and deductions, it can be reduced almost by half.