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The Duo-Bus: An Evolutionary Addition for An Ecological, Flexible System for Local Transportation
Technical Paper
785020
Sector:
Language:
German
Abstract
The paper critiques various applications of personal transport,
and discusses advantages and disadvantages of different powering
systems. The possibility of drawing on alternating power sources
leads to the possibility of a transport system characterized
by:
- a compact cable network with external electrification for
primary roadways
- incorporation of a relatively small energy storage device in
the vehicle for power over short distances (outside the
network)
- charging of the storage device during travel in the
electrified network
The application of these concepts to a bus has produced the
Duo-Bus. The paper describes the original conception and subsequent
development of this system. Explanations of the individual features
are given and limited trials in local transportation systems are
discussed. The next step for the development of the Duo-Bus
requires a more extensive trial-implementation for a period of
several years.