A car made for wheelchairs

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Driver's seat

The MV-1 has a permanently affixed driver's seat. Some vehicles that have been modified for wheelchair accessibility vehicles don't, allowing someone in a wheelchair to just roll up to the steering wheel. But federal safety regulations require a built-in driver's seat in all new vehicles.

The seat is power-adjustable, however, and can allow easy access to and from a wheelchair, company executives say. Also, having a fixed seat makes it easier for someone not in a wheelchair to do the driving. That's particularly important since city para-transit fleets are expected be major customers.

Customized hand controls for gas and brakes can be added at the customer's request.

NEXT: Interior space

Last updated July 12 2010: 3:55 AM ET

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