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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RollMobility.com – The Mobility Store You Can Trust

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 18, 2010

Roll Mobility has announced the launch of its new line of proprietary branded wheelchairs and mobility aids at RollMobility.com. The online store offers a variety of private label products, including manual wheelchairs, transport wheelchairs, rollators, walkers, canes, and other safety and medical equipment for homecare and long-term care. Roll Mobility is also an authorized dealer for Drive Medical products.

Roll Mobility plans to continuously expand and enhance their product line in order to meet the needs and requests of its customers. Already, new products are in the works. According to sales and marketing manager John Ostman, Roll Mobility is currently developing a line of bathroom safety products, to be released in the fall of 2010.

With products backed by industry research, Roll Mobility is a trusted source for affordable and high quality medical equipment. Each product is carefully designed and selected for premium quality. All of Roll’s products conform to “Industry Best” standards, as the company’s co-founder, Tom McCullough, notes: “Our factory, being an FDA listed facility, provides us with a very high quality product for our customers.” Roll Mobility manages all quality control procedures in person in order to ensure the quality of their products.

This product development model is what helps keep RollMobility.com’s prices down, even as the cost of healthcare soars. “With the ongoing concern of healthcare costs, our product is designed to assist those who don’t otherwise have insurance,” McCullough says. Roll Mobility’s affordable prices and high quality products offer simple solutions for individuals with limited financial resources to purchase home medical equipment.

For caregivers who are pressured by the stress of balancing work, kids, life, and caring for aging parents, Roll Mobility offers quick and easy access to mobility aids at the click of a mouse. Roll strives to keep their prices as low as possible—without sacrificing on quality—so that customers can purchase wheelchairs and mobility aids without the hassle of prescriptions or Medicare forms.

As an added service to their customers, Roll offers free shipping on all orders to the lower 48 states. All Roll products are backed by live customer support, a 100% Guarantee, and a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For more information about Roll Mobility products, visit their website at RollMobility.com.

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