Technology certainly has paved a rather graceful road of cutting edge vehicles that have wowed spectators the world over. From cars that accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in fewer than four seconds, to green hybrid vehicles that run on ethanol-all the way to solar powered cars and even "green" truck haulers. Indeed, as we advance as mankind, our future is in juxtaposition to the power of the technology that we harness, and nearly every year that passes, vast improvements are made upon it, enabling human beings to enjoy more freedom and versatility than ever before; and than ever could have been imagined even, say, ten or twenty years ago.
Not left behind in the dust, of course, are the accessible handicap vans of today - something that has seen much evolution, and for the better, in par with the underlying superlative of the ebb and flow of technology. Let's examine a few of the accolades that have been achieved with regards to these mobility vehicles in recent times.
Cutting Edge Engineering Has Made These Vehicles More Reliable
The most innovation has been seen in engineering. The demand for high quality accessible handicap vans has skyrocketed over the past few decades as more people with disabilities crave freedom to get around without being hampered. Newer engineering designs have procured smaller sized motors and ramps that can be outfitted to nearly any type or size of a vehicle. These new concepts also have enabled cars to be outfitted with wheelchair accessible options, as in the past, only larger vehicles were able to be augmented to be converted into handicap accessible vehicles. Now, however, thanks to technology, mini ramps and motors (that are made from durable parts), and even shock systems that literally kneel a vehicle closer to the ground, have made true mobility a modern day reality for the handicapped.
Better Materials & Higher Quality Parts
Unlike the accessible handicap vans of the past, the newer designs feature higher quality parts and a more passionate design. For example, the same high endurance steel roll cages that are used to outfit racecars are now being implemented into these handicap accessible vehicles to create a steel frame of safety for the driver; something that was not an option in these vehicles in the past. Additionally, hydraulic systems are now being used to deploy ramps, which make it safer to use these cars; as in the past they relied upon electricity, and when a vehicle had an electrical problem, the ramp stopped working. Furthermore, with the newly added hydraulic systems of today, the user can deploy their ramp rapidly, and not have to wait several minutes in order to exit the vehicle; which is particularly important in the case of accidents or mechanical problems, where a handicapped passenger must exit a vehicle quickly.
More Design Options & More Choices Between Makes & Models
Lastly, thanks to technology, accessible handicap vans are not just limited to vans any longer; albeit they are the more popular of the selection of vehicles that can be outfitted. Rather, newer, slimmer and less heavy designs allow for many different kinds of vehicles to be modified. From SUVs and minivans and even to some larger sized cars, those who are seeking true freedom with accessible handicap vehicles have a wonderful array of options available to them during the present day in order to achieve unabated mobility.
