Mobility Ventures to Showcase New Luxury MV-1 at Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association Annual Convention and Tradeshow 2014
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobility Ventures LLC, designer and manufacturer of the acclaimed MV-1—, the only American vehicle purpose-built and designed from the ground up in support of people who use wheelchairs—is pleased to announce its attendance at the Annual Convention & Tradeshow of the Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association (TLPA) in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 15 - 19, 2014, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Mobility Ventures will be at Display Space E in Exhibit Hall B of TLPA's tradeshow floor showcasing two models of the MV-1, the only purpose-built vehicle that meets or exceeds the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The 2014 MV-1 SE Taxi Edition, as well as the newly introduced luxury model, the LX, will be available for attendees to explore.
"The TLPA's annual conference is about sharing ideas and addressing customer needs across the entire industry," said John Walsh, Mobility Ventures Vice President for Sales and Marketing. "Taking part in this keystone event is a chance to show how the MV-1's design innovation and manufacturing right off the assembly line improves the wheelchair user's experience and sets a new standard in accessible vehicles in the for-hire fleet industry. The MV-1 is the answer to universally accessible transportation."
MV-1s are designed with a focus on passenger safety, factory-built to rigorous specifications, tested and certified to meet government crashworthiness standards. Today, the MV-1 continues to be the safest wheelchair accessible vehicle on the market as demonstrated by the extensive crash testing the vehicle has undergone. Because Mobility Ventures is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the MV-1, the vehicle meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards direct from the factory with no modifications to include an ADA compliant side entry curb-side design. Additionally, the MV-1 is more durable and cost effective to own and operate than a traditional retrofitted van or bus. It is dedicated to transporting all passengers, with or without mobility challenges with dignity, making it the perfect solution for both consumer and commercial fleet services.
The MV-1 is also the only vehicle in its class available with a standard gasoline 4.6 liter engine or a factory-installed clean-burning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel option. With its 290-mile range, the MV-1 CNG version contributes to the efforts to reduce American dependence on foreign oil and substantially reduces light-duty fleet emissions and costs, while at the same time dramatically increasing the quality of life for millions of Americans with physical disabilities.
Established in 1917, the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association is a non-profit trade association of and for the private passenger transportation industry and represents the interests of airport shuttle, executive sedan, limousine, non-emergency medical transportation, paratransit, and taxicab fleets. TLPA is the largest trade organization in the industry, with 1,100 members operating over 100,000 vehicles and serving 900 million passengers per year.
For more information on Mobility Ventures LLC and the MV-1, visit http://mv-1.us
About Mobility Ventures LLC
Mobility Ventures, an AM General company, is an industry innovator in purpose-built paratransit vehicles for public and private transportation providing design, engineering, marketing, sales, and customer service support. Please see more information about Mobility Ventures at www.mv-1.us
About AM General
AM General designs, engineers, manufactures, supplies and supports specialized vehicles for military and commercial customers worldwide. AM General has more than five decades of experience meeting the changing needs of the defense and automotive industries, supported by its employees at major facilities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and a strong supplier base that stretches across 43 states. Please see more information about AM General at www.amgeneral.com
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