November 3, 2006 7:15 AM PST

Alternative fuel tested for wheelchair

Alternative-fuel wheelchair

Suzuki knows that alternative fuels aren't just for cars. So the Japanese company is turning its eco-friendly eye toward a new market: wheelchairs.

Gizmag says a prototype "fuel cell wheelchair" is in the works, using methanol to generate hydrogen and then electricity. It adds that, with a range of up to 25 miles, the wheelchair would help allay fears of getting stranded.

It's good to see that alternative energy research is going toward vehicles other than golf carts.

(Photo: Gizmag)

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Is this really necissary?
by aka_tripleB November 3, 2006 10:01 AM PST
There are already electric wheelchairs, so isn't it better just one of those and plug it into an electric socket?
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