Monday, November 06, 2006

Suzuki unveils green wheelchair

Suzuki is famous for its cars and motorcycles, but it's also one of the world's biggest wheelchair manufacturers - and has just unveiled a new model that's more advanced than its automotive output.



The MIO wheelchair uses fuel cell technology to provide power and a far greater range of 25 miles than current electric chairs. A four-litre tank holds the methanol used to power the fuel cell, while a back-up battery provides electricity if the tank runs dry and can also be used to store surplus electricity from the fuel cell.

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Tags: WHEELCHAIR | Technology | Tank | Model | Methanol | fuel | electricity | suzuki

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