BMW develops racing wheelchair for US paralympics athletes - R & D Magazine
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ—BMW of North America, the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), today announced its plans to develop a new racing wheelchair for use by athletes of the U. S. Paralympics Track and Field Team... As with the development of its previous technology projects for Team USA, BMW has enlisted world-class designers from Designworks, its global creative consultancy headquartered in California, to collaborate with the U. S. Paralympics Track and... "Over the course of our partnership with Team USA, we have been committed to advancing athletic performance through technology transfer initiatives which help to address their training and equipment needs," said Trudy Hardy, Vice President,... Nearly one year in development, the wheelchair is slated to be delivered to U. S. Paralympics track and field elite racers in early 2016. In the months ahead, BMW will continue working closely with athletes and coaches to integrate further... Source: www.rdmag.com
