Superbus world prototype to be presented at the 59th UITP Congress & Exhibition in Dubai
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Brussels, 11 March 2011
First Superbus prototype to be presented at the 59(th) UITP Congress &
Exhibition in Dubai
The first Superbus prototype will be presented in Dubai at the World Exhibition
of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) hosted by Dubai
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), on the opening day 10 April 2011.
The Superbus Project represents a new concept for safe, flexible and sustainable
mobility. It consists of:
- a new vehicle, created following the latest innovation and IT systems;
- a new type of dedicated infrastructure, with 'super tracks' made of
relatively cheap concrete roads, where the Superbus runs at 250km/h;
- new logistics.
At 15m long and 2.5m wide, the Superbus has similar dimensions to a conventional
bus, but due to the seating arrangement without a centre aisle, the height is
just 1.7m. Instead of a few large doors, eight or so doors along both sides of
the vehicle allow direct access to all seats.
The Superbus uses aerospace technology in combination with Formula 1 technology
to create a lightweight structure with a low drag shape that is stable and
controllable at high speed.
The prototype is electrically powered with a 1000-1200kg rechargeable battery
pack.
Superbus goes beyond the concept of a fixed schedule and the logistics allow for
flexibility in high volume transport on demand, via a central routing
optimisation system. Thus the vehicle transports passengers from their origin to
their destination without the need for changeovers.
Started in 2004 by the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, the test
vehicle ran the experimental demonstration in 2008 and the prototype will be
presented on the opening day of the 59(th) UITP World Congress and Exhibition.
All press and media are invited to attend the presentation.
Date: 10 April 2011
Venue: Stand 1A400, Dubai World Trade Centre -DWTC
Time: 5:00 pm
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Notes to Editors
UITP (International Association of Public Transport) is the international
network for public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers,
scientific institutes and the public transport supply and service industry. It
is a platform for worldwide cooperation, business development and the sharing of
know-how between its 3,400 members from 92 countries. UITP is the global
advocate for public transport and sustainable mobility, and the promoter of
innovations in the sector. For more information, please visit www.uitp.org. For
more information about the 59(th) UITP World Congress and Mobility & City
Transport Exhibition, please visit http://www.uitpdubai2011.org.
For more information about the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA),
please visit www.rta.ae.
For more information about the Superbus Project, please visit
http://www.superbusproject.com/
UITP Press contact: Sarah D'Angelo | Press Junior Manager
Direct phone: +32 (0)2 6636639 | Fax: +32 (0)2 6601072 | sarah.dangelo(at)uitp.org
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