Tuesday 28 August 2012

The world’s longest bus seats 256 people




Germany is rolling out a gigantic 98-foot-long form of public transportation. The city of Dresden, Germany will very soon be getting an extensive addition to its public transportation system that will only be identified as a train on wheels. Manufactured by Fraunhofer IVI and the Technical University Dresden, the three-section Autotram Extra Grand bus is 98 feet long that can carry 256 passengers, however doesn't need specific training for its driver. Considered to be as easily maneuverable as a commonly sized bus, the Autotram Extra Grand uses a computer system to aid its driver with turning. The system's most important objective is to make sure that the rear section of the bus specifically follows the front and middle sections constantly. Along with the advanced guidance system, the bus includes green technology in the form of a hybrid gas and electric engine that will take a trip five miles operating completely on battery power. The Autoram Added Grand would hit the streets of Dresden in October after completing safety testing outside of the city. Its manufacturers say that they've already got inquiries from other cities all over the world about getting their own versions of the bus, because it costs far less to put into operation and keep up than commuter rail systems, yet still carries an enormous amount of passengers.

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