Thats from when he was pushing the rival as the greatest new chair (that happens to be designed to fit a new insurer category). Whatever chair is their latest on is the one he pushes. He has been pushing the marvelous edge 2 with its seat riser for about a year now. With its tiny batteries and range problems! Theres people complaining all over that site about battery issues and running out of range. Even though he says its adequate, and blames the user for not 'training' the batteries whatever thata means!
Now he is saying that lithium that some of us have been using for about 7 years, will be here in 2 to 4 years... See here:
http://www.wheelchairjunkie.com/forums/ ... #Post72365
I don't know what battery technology they're using, but here's what's needed in the complex rehab realm:
-Quality-of-life range, where you simply don't need to worry about running out of power no matter your lifestyle each day.
-compactness for low seat-to-floor heights, etc.
-Cost-effectiveness.
-Medical-classification and air-carrier safety.
The good news is, there are such battery technologies evolving. Getting through the vetting, testing and regulatory processes takes time. But, as I keep saying, 2018 and 2020 will demonstrate leaps in innovation. Thank you.
He's clueless. It clearly says Lithium Ion Phosphate on the page linked!
Pretty amazing bullshit when you consider that everything that is battery powered, has already been lithium powered for well over half a decade. Everything from my mower, hedge trimmer, drill, strimmer, toothbrush, razor, phone, laptop, tools, hobby flying things like planes, helis, transmitter, etc etc etc. And he said 2 to 4 years, about 7 years ago...
You ALREADY have it, and are using it today. And his argument about funding is also stupid. Its cheaper TODAY long term. Whats more you are getting 3x the range for that cheaper cost! With safe long lasting batteries. Try and buy any of those things above with a lead battery! Or a real electric car, bike?
And I have some lithium cells here from 2003!