Enormous buses, large enough that cars drive underneath and thru them, is the focus of an amazing new project from Shenzhen Huashi Future Car-Parking Equipment. The 3D Express Coach (or Straddling Bus) design, powered by solar and electrical energy, utilizes unused space between cars and bridges, creating further commuting opportunities in the bustling city of Beijing.
The Straddling Bus is 4-4.5m (13.1-14.8ft) high, 6m wide (19.7ft) and can travel at speeds of 60kph (37.3mph) while carrying more than 1200-1400 passengers at any given time. Much more economical than building more subways, the super-sized bus project is going to pilot in Beijing’s Mentougou District this year. It is also predicted to save more than 2,640 tonnes of CO2 per year by eliminating other modes of transport and reducing road congestion.
There are various warning systems, such as ultrasonic and laser proximity detectors to monitor close vehicles, and lights to warn drivers to give extra space or stay back while the bus turns.
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