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The first vehicle somewhat resembling a mobility scooter was introduced in 1954, and billed by Sears as an electric wheelchair. It bore a large seat, an extra large battery capacity and a three-wheeled design.
A wheelchair-adapted taxi with ramp extended in Israel. Standard vehicles are not fitted for wheelchair or mobility device access, leaving users of mobility devices with the choice of either transferring out of their mobility device, or purchasing a vehicle adapted for mobility device access via a lift or ramp, commonly referred to as a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV).
In November 2013, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved a rebate program to provide financial incentives up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of new eligible vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or plug-in electric drive with battery capacity larger than 4 kWh, from a licensed dealer or leasing company. [2]
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Accessible vehicle may refer to: Adapted automobile, an automobile adapted for ease of use by people with disabilities; Accessible transport; Cars for wheelchair users, small vehicles designed to be driven by a wheelchair user; Low-floor bus, a bus or trolleybus with no stairs between the ground and its floor
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