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MILLIE GONZALEZ Millie Gonzalez, M.A., is co-founder of the New Jersey Disability Collective as well as a communication strategist, writer and editor. Named Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey 2019, Millie uses her platform, #LiveFiercely through Self-Care, to promote good health, mental wellness and civic engagement. Get to know Millie at linkedin.com/in/millieg78 and on Instagram and Twitter (@millieg78).
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It’s really cool to see the wheelchair industry becoming more proactive and that Permobil is leading the way — Todd Stabelfeld Permobil User
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Alber e-motion®
Alber twion®
SmartDrive MX2+
SMOOV® one
Type
Power Assist Wheels
Power Assist Wheels
Rear-Mounted Add-On
Rear-Mounted Add-On
Manufacturer
Invacare
Invacare
Permobil
Invacare
Ease of Travel
Easy removal for travel in car. Features airplane mode, which prevents the e-motion from turning on during flight.
Detach the wheels with quick release feature
Easy to attach and detach
Easily removeable
Motor/Battery
e-motion hub motor in three sizes (22", 24", 25"). Automatic battery charger included. Optional control unit available.
Lithium ion battery powers the device for up to 12 miles, charges up to 80% in four hours
25 W brushless DC powers up to 12.3 miles
Built-in battery pack with up to 12 miles of range and powerful hub drive motor. Bluetooth provides a seamless wireless connection between the control and drive unit.
Weight
17 lbs per wheel
13 lbs per wheel
12.5 lbs
16 lbs (drive unit)
Speed
5.3 mph
6 mph
5.5 mph
Up to 6.5 mph
• New mobile app • Cruise Mode
Unique Features
• “Lighter, faster, stronger and smarter” than the previous e-motion (M15) • Assisted braking when going downhill • Patented roll-back delay while driving uphill
• High-tensile aluminum alloys, high-tech plastics and the latest digital motor technologies • Offers proportional power (harder push results in more power)
• Multiple ways to control, including SwitchControl buttons (momentary or latched), original PushTracker, or PushTracker E2
• Aluminum locking claw to secure unit • Simple to remove from the chair
• Offers tap gestures and SwitchControl buttons
• App allows users to customize ride, check battery life
• Lightest power assist add-on on the market
•Offers users three ways to stop: grabbing the hand rims, hitting a button on the side or using the speed dial
• Offers activity feedback with the PushTracker app
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STAND TALL Group 3
POWER WHEELCHAIRS
*Pelvic positioning strap not shown on-chair for clarity purposes
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