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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Transit Elevated Bus being tested on a busy street

Chinese dream to tackle congestion by presenting the most ideal transport vehicle is likely to be realized in near future. Yes, the straddling bus which 'swallow' the cars on the road has been tested. As quoted of Paultan on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, the straddling bus, so-called Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) was tested for the first time in Qinhuangdao, a port city in Hebei Province, China, which is known to their congestion.
The China's Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) has just undergone its first test run in Qinhuangdao. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cv2dh)
The test involves the engineers and officials to see a test of the feasibility of this TEB bus. This test is also intended to ensure the safety of buses is also often called 'squatting bus.' This bus will be thoroughly tested, including any passing truck, what should be done by the bus.
The China's Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) passenger compartment atmosphere. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cv2dh)
For passengers, the vehicle is capable of carrying up to 300 passengers, and has 18 seats in the cabin along the bus, there are also two stools in the middle, and plenty of room to stand. Outside, there are traffic lights sit at the four corners of the bus. The bus operation is powered by electricity and solar energy. For speed, this bus can drive up to 60 km/h, while carrying up to 1,400 passengers at a time.
Left side view of the China's Transit Elevated Bus (TEB). (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cv2dh)
The TEB concept first appeared in 2010 and is regarded as the solution to congestion in China. This bus was first revealed in miniature form in the 19th International High-tech Expo in Beijing, which held on May this year. (Jump to the article.)
This elevated bus designed by Shenzhen Hashi Future Parking Equipment Co., Ltd. And with trials that have been done this, the country dreams closer to reality. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PAULTAN]
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