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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Green Paratransit Think Tank To Work with Engineer to Test Soular Car
Soular Car test postponed. TBA.
However, see article on Green Plan for Paratransit at gapersblock.com/mechanic/2010/02/08
Douglas Larson, mechanical engineer, announced November 28, 2009 that he will be ready in January 2010 for first testing by a person (or persons) who is/are disabled of the solar-powered neighborhood car project called "Soular Car."
Larson has now postponed the test for a variety of reasons, weather conditions that impact persons who use motorized chairs being one of them. Plans are to work with Alderman Moore to get a pilot project off the ground ASAP.
He has invited Dr. Ayo Maat and those she refers from IMPRUVE (Independent Movement of Riders for Unity, Vehicles, Equality) or Green Think Tank for the Disability Community to be among the first testers.
First test is to determine:
1. If persons who are disabled can transfer in and out of their wheelchairs to the
Soular Car (manufactured by Cruise Car Inc.)
2. If persons who are disabled can transfer in and out of the Soular Car to the
motorized carts provided at local stores for shopping
3. How the installed covers hold up that trap solar energy to keep the vehicle warm
4. How the vehicle holds up in Chicago winter weather
Later tests will determine:
5. Which is best: foam-in-place permanent back supports or portable back supports?
6. Is it more feasible to begin with rentals than outright purchases
7. How can this technology be used in larger passenger vans for a paratransit
fleet?
8. Can the ordinance requiring doors be amended to exclude them in favor of velcro
enclosure for persons who are disabled and transfering from motorized
wheelchairs?
Douglas Larson wants to have his Soular Car project on display in May 2009 at the Green Fest in Chicago's Navy Pier
However, see article on Green Plan for Paratransit at gapersblock.com/mechanic/2010/02/08
Douglas Larson, mechanical engineer, announced November 28, 2009 that he will be ready in January 2010 for first testing by a person (or persons) who is/are disabled of the solar-powered neighborhood car project called "Soular Car."
Larson has now postponed the test for a variety of reasons, weather conditions that impact persons who use motorized chairs being one of them. Plans are to work with Alderman Moore to get a pilot project off the ground ASAP.
He has invited Dr. Ayo Maat and those she refers from IMPRUVE (Independent Movement of Riders for Unity, Vehicles, Equality) or Green Think Tank for the Disability Community to be among the first testers.
First test is to determine:
1. If persons who are disabled can transfer in and out of their wheelchairs to the
Soular Car (manufactured by Cruise Car Inc.)
2. If persons who are disabled can transfer in and out of the Soular Car to the
motorized carts provided at local stores for shopping
3. How the installed covers hold up that trap solar energy to keep the vehicle warm
4. How the vehicle holds up in Chicago winter weather
Later tests will determine:
5. Which is best: foam-in-place permanent back supports or portable back supports?
6. Is it more feasible to begin with rentals than outright purchases
7. How can this technology be used in larger passenger vans for a paratransit
fleet?
8. Can the ordinance requiring doors be amended to exclude them in favor of velcro
enclosure for persons who are disabled and transfering from motorized
wheelchairs?
Douglas Larson wants to have his Soular Car project on display in May 2009 at the Green Fest in Chicago's Navy Pier
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