Wheelchair users have driven cars for a long time -- various adaptations and modifications allow for more accessibility. But there's a major disadvantage: Most people need to collapse their wheelchairs and transfer themselves into the vehicle, which can be time-consuming and difficult.
The Kenguru -- from founder and CEO Stacy Zoern, who struggles with muscular atrophy -- is an electric car in which drivers can remain in their wheelchairs. It's considered a "community car," only reaching 25 miles per hour (the legal maximum for such a car), meant for nearby errands. According to the website