CONCEPT TO COMPLETION IN UNDER TWO MONTHS!

In an unprecedented display of rapid design and development, the Mobility Alliance has successfully completed testing of its 2009 E-Series lowered floor conversion, thus insuring our industry against delays associated with developing adaptive conversions on recently-released vehicle platforms.

The unique composition of the Mobility Alliance allows for engineering expertise to be drawn from the various participants throughout the design and build process, thereby allowing parallel development of various aspects of the conversion simultaneously.

Two key changes effective with the 2009 model year required that we successfully re-certify our lowered floor conversion:

• Ford combined the RSC (roll stability control) and RCM (restraint control module) modules into one device; and
• FMVSS increased the offset rear impact standards from 35 mph to 50 mph for all motor vehicles less than 10,000 lb. GVWR. For 2009, additional challenges were the design, development and manufacture of a new fuel system as well as ensuring that measures were taken to assure successful testing under the very severe 50 MPH rear impact being required under FMVSS 301.

Mobility Alliance 2009 E-Series Team (left to right) Todd LaPant (Transfer Flow Inc), Terry Hiser, Don Clock, Ron Mohr, Doug Richie, Grant Sassaman, Rodney Freeman, Dan O’Brien, Denny Summers, Shawn Gingerich, Ken Karasinski

Mobility Alliance members include Accubuilt, Clock Conversions, Eclipse, Malley Industries, Mobility Works and NORCAL. All have successfully achieved QVM Quality Program status with Ford Motor Company.

CUSTOMIZED TIE-DOWN APPLICATION - PASSENGER SAFETY FOR WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS IMPROVED

Transport companies, adult day care centers, assisted-living facilities benefit from the experience of the MobilityWorks commercial sales team.

Business Challenge – Passenger safety for wheelchair passengers

Provide-a-Ride is one of the largest transport companies in northeast Ohio, with many wheelchair accessible vans in their fleet. Alan Groedel, President, explains their challenge, “We were experiencing passenger safety issues due to inconsistent use of the wheelchair tie-downs by our drivers.”

MobilityWorks Solution – Retractable tie-downs reduce injury incidence rates

Todd Slates, a MobilityWorks salesperson, suggested a solution. Mr. Groedel comments, Todd suggested that “we switch to retractable tie-downs which are easier to use, and therefore reduce the chance of an error. We tested four sets initially, and the feedback was excellent. We retrofitted all our wheelchair vans with the retractables, and now every wheelchair van we buy has the retractable tie-downs. Best of all, our injury incidence rate dropped dramatically.”

The MobilityWorks Commercial Team Promise

We believe in building relationships, not just vehicles. That’s why we start by listening. We find out how you’re going to use your vehicle, who your passengers are and what preferences you have. Only then can we recommend solutions that are right for you. We have the ability to perform customized manufacturing, one-stop financing, provide a full OEM factory warranty, and nationwide service and delivery.

Call us today at 1-800-769-8267.