SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With the goal
to increase patient access to healthcare through a mobile unit with
reduced vehicle emissions, Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO)
announced today the development of the first all-electric Mobile
Lung Unit (eMLU). Powered by a Ford F-53 based EPIC® 6
all-electric chassis from Motiv Power Systems, the specialty
healthcare vehicle features the state-of-the-art Samsung
NeuroLogica BodyTom Elite ®, the world's first portable,
full-body, 32-slice CT scanner.
The eMLU vehicle is wrapped featuring the American Lung
Association and the Ad Council's Saved By The Scan initiative to
promote the early detection of lung cancer through screening.
According to the American Lung Association, approximately 8 million
people in the U.S. are at high risk for lung cancer and are
eligible for screening. While the United States Preventive Services
Task Force recommends lung cancer screening through low-dose CT
scanners for those considered at high risk, screening is currently
underutilized. To help increase awareness and availability of
screening for those considered high risk, the eMLU can travel
city-to-city to provide easy access to lung diagnostic
services. Individuals can take a lung cancer screening
eligibility quiz at SavedByTheScan.org.
Winnebago is displaying the
vehicle in San Francisco, at both
CALSTART's Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero Workshop on
September 11th and the Global Climate
Action Summit September 12-14,
2018.
"We are proud to help increase access to life-saving lung cancer
screenings in the clean, quiet and emissions free environment of
the first all-electric Mobile Lung Unit," said Ashis Bhattacharya, Vice President, Strategic
Planning and Development, and leader of Winnebago's Specialty Vehicles Division. "As
states provide incentives and broaden anti-idling laws, we expect
the medical community to adopt the customizable all-electric
community outreach vehicle for a variety of functions, such as lung
cancer screening, asthma management and support, blood donation,
dentistry or primary care."
"Health systems are continuously looking for more efficient ways
to deliver high-quality care to patients in the community,
especially those patients beyond their immediate sphere of care,"
said David Webster, Chief Operating
Officer of NeuroLogica. "One way to do this is through the use of
mobile medical units. With its self-sufficient battery power, the
BodyTom Elite-equipped electric Winnebago is ideally suited for these mobile
care environments, while doing so the "green" way. We look forward
to patients receiving emissions-free lung cancer screenings with
the electric mobile lung unit."
Mobile Lung Unit features:
- The world's first portable, battery-powered, full-body,
32-slice CT scanner, BodyTom, featuring an innovative internal
drive system that can be easily transported
- Motiv Power Systems all-electric/zero-emissions EPIC chassis,
removing the need to idle an engine
- Vehicle holds enough charge for eight hours of service plus
round-trip travel to and from its home facility
- Vehicle charges to half its full capacity in two hours and 75
percent of capacity in four hours
- Vehicle has completed significant road testing and delivers an
expected range of 85 to 125 miles on a full charge.
Winnebago partnered with Motiv
Power Systems, Inc., the U.S. market leader in chassis for
medium-duty electric vehicles, for the development and supply of
the EPIC all-electric powered chassis after their joint strategic
partnership announcement earlier this year. Based on the average
cost of fuel in the US, the eMLU is expected to save $150,000-$200,000
in combined diesel fuel and maintenance savings. Winnebago anticipates the ROI of eMLU vehicles
compared to internal combustion engine versions to be as little as
three years.
"The world's first all-electric Mobile Lung Unit is a big
milestone in the trend of bringing care direct to the consumer
without harming patients, health, or the environment," said
Jim Castelaz, Motiv CEO &
Founder. "Motiv's Ford eQVM approved EPIC all-electric chassis,
paired with Winnebago Industries' highly regarded commercial shell,
brings unparalleled reliable performance and functionality as we
work together to electrify the speciality vehicle market."
For more information, visit: winnebagoind.com, motivps.com,
neurologica.com, and SavedByTheScan.org.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
is a leading U.S. manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under
the Winnebago, Grand Design and
Chris-Craft brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and
outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds quality
motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheel products and boats.
Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Oregon, Minnesota and Florida. The Company's common stock is listed
on the New York and Chicago Stock
Exchanges and traded under the symbol WGO. Options for the
Company's common stock are traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. For access to
Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to add your
name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit
http://investor.wgo.net.
Winnebago Media
Contact:
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About NeuroLogica
NeuroLogica, the healthcare
subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., develops, manufactures
and markets innovative imaging technologies, and is committed to
delivering fast, easy and accurate diagnostic solutions to
healthcare providers. NeuroLogica, the global corporate
headquarters and manufacturer of Samsung computed tomography, is
also the US headquarters for sales, marketing and distribution of
all Samsung digital radiography and ultrasound systems.
NeuroLogica's growing portfolio of advanced medical technologies
are used worldwide in leading healthcare institutions, helping
providers enhance patient care, improve patient satisfaction and
increase workflow efficiency. Samsung is committed to being leaders
in the field of healthcare imaging. For more information, please
visit www.SamsungNeuroLogica.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires
the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and
technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs,
smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network
systems and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the
latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at
http://news.samsung.com/.
Samsung NeuroLogica
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Lynne
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978-564-8576
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lgagne@neurologica.com
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Motiv Power Systems
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Lisa Ann
Pinkerton
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408-806-9626
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lisaann@technicacommunications.com
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