It's A Start

Following my last post it came to my attention that some of that overseas technology is finding it's way to the US. Although it won't benefit me any because I live in rural America, at least it's a start and may be good for you. The Vexel Quovis is an economical, compact, low speed car that I had been seeing for sometime on the internet but it was limited to overseas.


In this vehicle-for-one from Spain, the driver enters through a rear ramp and remains sitting in a wheelchair to drive. Resembling a Smart Car, the Vexel is fuel-efficient at about 90 miles per gallon, and compact. According to the Quovis website, the car has the blue and white wheelchair symbol on it. It's cute and colourful and immediately appealing to the eye.
Available in the US and Australia now, the Vexel Quovis is sold as a mobility assistive device rather than as a car on a car lot. According to the manufacturer, the Vexel Quovis is purpose-built to be operated with hand controls and other accessibility features wheelchair user sits in the wheelchair to drive
no other regular seating (a one-person vehicle, with some storage space) There is a fold-down seat for a second person in at least some models.
Limited in the USA to urban, low-speed driving (under about 35 mph), it may not go fast but it sounds perfect for city and town use, for going to the store, getting to work or to appointments, etc.
The Quovis has been featured at various shows and has won some prizes for innovation. It has crossed some regulatory barriers and now is available at dealers in California, Kansas and Kentucky.
Now if they'd just add more power for the big roads. :)